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Child Development Associate Teacher

Para Los Ninos

Child Development Associate Teacher at Para Los Ninos

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Application Deadline

12/1/2023 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted

10/27/2023

Contact

PLN HR Recruiter

Number of Openings

2

Add'l Salary Info

$21.95 - $23.59

Length of Work Year

10 - 12 Months

Employment Type

Full and Part Time

About the Employer About PLN Founded on Skid Row in 1980, Para Los Niños provides education and wraparound support, serving over 10,000 children, youth, and families annually in some of the most underserved areas in Los Angeles. PLN fosters pathways to success by striving for excellence in education, family support, and comprehensive social-emotional, and community-based services. Through early education, TK-8th grade education, youth workforce services, and family and community services Para Los Niño’s model provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to break the cycle of poverty and help children and youth thrive. Job Summary Job Summary Position Overview Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor, the Associate Teacher is responsible for the supervision and planning of large and small group activities for the children according to their needs, interests and individual development. The Associate Teacher will implement the goals and objectives of the program through activities that are physically, intellectually, creatively stimulating and require the active participation of the Associate Teacher. The Associate Teachers support the Site Supervisor in all aspects of the program administration and goals. Duties Associate Teachers perform a full range of duties, including, but not limited to the following: Climate, Culture and Curriculum -Participates in creating weekly age-appropriate curriculum (activity plans) to nurture and stimulate the psychosocial, cognitive, and cultural needs of the children in their care guided by program curriculum. -Completes attendance records, maintains up to date emergency forms, lesson plans, individual child development profile and other records as needed. -Provides homework assistance and tutoring for students. -Regularly assess student to inform and refine instruction to best meet student needs. -Prepare and implement academic and social enrichment activities. -Work cooperatively with team teaching staff to review student progress and co-plan weekly activities. -Assist in guiding the parents of an orientation of the program. Classroom Management -Completes checklist to ensure that classroom is kept neat and orderly. -Completes documentation and reports of all incidents, accidents or behavioral outbursts. -Complete daily, weekly, and monthly logs and reports as requested by supervisor. -Work with teachers and school staff to build and support positive behavior expectations by reinforcing school-wide rules and expectations in classrooms and elsewhere on campus. -Reinforce school-wide rules and expectations throughout the campus Requirements / Qualifications Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Certification Requirements

  • Minimum of 6 months experience as a student intern, tutor, or instructional assistant working with an educational setting with preschool children is required.
  • AA Degree or higher in early childhood education, child development, or a related field OR be enrolled in a program leading to an Associate’s degree or higher.
  • 24 or more units of postsecondary semester education or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Six (6) semester units in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development. Strong candidates without 6 units may be considered, however, these units must be completed within the first year of employment.
  • Valid California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit
  • Knowledge in Desired Results and Developmentally Appropriate Practices preferred.
  • Knowledge of Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos preferred.
  • Understanding of and ability to use technology such as Learning Genie and other agency required programs preferred.
  • Ability to use technology to collect child outcome data, complete on-line training, and other work-related technology-based requirements such as email and Payroll/Human Resources Information Systems.
  • Ability to independently manage the responsibilities and routine stress typical of providing early childhood services.
  • Handle the responsibilities and routine stress often associated with providing early childhood services.

Special Skills and Abilities -Ability to work independently and as a team member. -Ability to prioritize and manage multiple and diverse priorities. -Must have the ability consistently show good judgment and decision-making skills. -Possess strong creative and organizational abilities. -Professional appearance and attitude. -Computer literate with hands-on experience. -Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. -Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. -TB test clearance, to be renewed every two years. Physical Requirements To perform this job the individual must be able to carry out all essential functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. -Approximately 50% of time is spent sitting, while frequently required to walk, stand and bend. -Must be able to speak and hear well. -Good vision is imperative. -Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. -Employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance. -Observe, see, hear, and respond to children’s needs, emergencies, and conflicts that may occur in the early education center or on the playground. -Lift 30 pounds from the floor to a waist-high table when necessary. -Reach a child 20- 30 feet away within 30 seconds without endangering the staff person’s health. -Crouch to a child’s height, maintain eye contact the child’s level, sit on the floor and stand tall enough to reach children on the highest piece of equipment. -Be aware of the cognitive, social, and physical needs of children.

Education and Certification Requirements

  • Minimum of 6 months experience as a student intern, tutor, or instructional assistant working with an educational setting with preschool children is required.
  • AA Degree or higher in early childhood education, child development, or a related field OR be enrolled in a program leading to an Associate’s degree or higher.
  • 24 or more units of postsecondary semester education or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Six (6) semester units in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development. Strong candidates without 6 units may be considered, however, these units must be completed within the first year of employment.
  • Valid California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit
  • Knowledge in Desired Results and Developmentally Appropriate Practices preferred.
  • Knowledge of Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos preferred.
  • Understanding of and ability to use technology such as Learning Genie and other agency required programs preferred.
  • Ability to use technology to collect child outcome data, complete on-line training, and other work-related technology-based requirements such as email and Payroll/Human Resources Information Systems.
  • Ability to independently manage the responsibilities and routine stress typical of providing early childhood services.
  • Handle the responsibilities and routine stress often associated with providing early childhood services.

Special Skills and Abilities 

  • Ability to work independently and as a team member. 
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple and diverse priorities. 
  • Must have the ability consistently show good judgment and decision-making skills. 
  • Possess strong creative and organizational abilities. 
  • Professional appearance and attitude. 
  • Computer literate with hands-on experience. 
  • Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. 
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. 
  • TB test clearance, to be renewed every two years. 

Physical Requirements

To perform this job the individual must be able to carry out all essential functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Approximately 50% of time is spent sitting, while frequently required to walk, stand and bend.
  • Must be able to speak and hear well.
  • Good vision is imperative.
  • Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
  • Employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance.
  • Observe, see, hear, and respond to children’s needs, emergencies, and conflicts that may occur in the early education center or on the playground.
  • Lift 30 pounds from the floor to a waist-high table when necessary.
  • Reach a child 20- 30 feet away within 30 seconds without endangering the staff person’s health.
  • Crouch to a child’s height, maintain eye contact the child’s level, sit on the floor and stand tall enough to reach children on the highest piece of equipment.
  • Be aware of the cognitive, social, and physical needs of children.

Comments and Other Information Physical Requirements: Child Development employees must be able to perform the following physical activities. - Observe, see, hear, and respond to children’s needs, emergencies and conflicts that may occur in the child development center or on the playground. - Lift 30 pounds from the floor to a waist-high table when necessary. - Reach a child 20 to 30 feet away within 30 seconds without endangering the staff person’s health. - Crouch to a child’s height, maintain eye contact at the child’s level, sit on the floor and stand tall enough to reach children on the highest piece of equipment. - Be aware of the cognitive, social and physical needs of children. - Verbal communication and writing in English to the degree that child, parents and other staff members are able to understand and respond. - Handle the responsibilities and routine stress often associated with providing early childhood services. Comments and Other Information Physical Requirements: Child Development employees must be able to perform the following physical activities. - Observe, see, hear, and respond to children’s needs, emergencies and conflicts that may occur in the child development center or on the playground. - Lift 30 pounds from the floor to a waist-high table when necessary. - Reach a child 20 to 30 feet away within 30 seconds without endangering the staff person’s health. - Crouch to a child’s height, maintain eye contact at the child’s level, sit on the floor and stand tall enough to reach children on the highest piece of equipment. - Be aware of the cognitive, social and physical needs of children. - Verbal communication and writing in English to the degree that child, parents and other staff members are able to understand and respond. - Handle the responsibilities and routine stress often associated with providing early childhood services.

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