Overview
Job Description:
The Associate Teacher supports the Site Supervisor and/or Teacher in implementing the program in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, State Preschool Guidelines, and California Title 22 and Title 5 regulations.
Wage: $22.38 – $27.17 per hour
- 2% Bilingual Enhancement
- 8% Tahoe Basin Enhancement
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Adhere to KidZCommunity mission, vision, values, and policies, including health, safety, and personnel guidelines.
- Follow NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, Head Start Performance Standards, Title 5, and Title 22 licensing requirements.
- Implement equity practices respecting cultural and family beliefs.
- Support curriculum planning using High Scope approach; link goals to assessments and involve parents.
- Conduct child assessments (DRDP), screenings (ASQ/ASQ-SE), and maintain accurate records in ChildPlus.net.
- Ensure individualized plans address child development, interests, language, and learning styles.
- Assist with lesson planning, classroom setup, curriculum enhancements, and school readiness goals.
- Engage families through conferences, home visits, parent meetings, and recruitment activities.
- Participate in staff meetings, child-family focus meetings, and agency timelines.
- Comply with CACFP requirements for food service and documentation.
- Maintain children’s files, health records, and support transition plans.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The Associate Teacher is directly supervised by the Site Supervisor.
Experience:
One (1) year of preschool teaching experience, preferably with Head Start.
Education and Permit:
- 12 ECE/CD units including core courses.
- An Associate Teacher Permit must be, at minimum, applied for within 60 days of hire and must be maintained or upgraded throughout the course of employment
- HighScope Certification a plus.
Continuing Education:
Ongoing participation in additional training as required by the program or regulatory agencies.
Great Benefits Package
Paid training conferences, seminars, and workshops
An opportunity to gain knowledge and experience with a leader in childcare Paid generous professional development, education time-off and educational reimbursement plans
Medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, sick pay, and $700 per month Health Care Benefit Allocation
403(b) retirement plan and Employer Match 3%, EAP, and paid group term life insurance
Bilingual a plus!
Live Scan Reimbursement & Post-Offer Physicals
Apply directly online at https://kidzcommunity.org/get-involved/ or email resume to jobs@pacac-inc.org. Call Kimberly at 530-886-4106