Preschool Associtate Teacher [United States]

 

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Pathways LA gives back to the community. We pride ourselves in strengthening low-income and vulnerable working families, promoting high quality early care and education services for children of all abilities, developing knowledgeable early care childcare providers, and promoting economically resilient communities. For more information, please visit: www.pathwaysla.org.
If you are a talented professional with a passion for children and families, please consider applying for the following positions currently open:

Title: Associate Preschool Teacher
Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Compensation: $20/hour + Comprehensive Benefits (see below for benefits details)
LOCATION: Union Station, Los Angeles, CA

PRIMARY DUTIES: Assist in planning, implementing and facilitating a developmentally appropriate, full-inclusion program for young children.

Other Duties Assigned:

• Assist to insure the best practice in anti-bias curriculum, respect the home culture in all communication, functions, and curriculum presentations.
• Assist in the daily operation of the classroom including setting up activities, transitions and clean up.
• Maintain classroom order based on Pathways discipline philosophy by providing positive discipline approaches, including social problem solving techniques. Offer an engaging and varied play environment.
• Maintain an orderly, safe, and attractive learning environment for children, both in and outdoors.
• Sit with children and engage or coach them in activities.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with other staff. Responsible for shared - decision making about site operations and total program plan.
• Assume leadership role in absence of teacher.
• In conjunction with the site supervisor follow established procedures for reporting child abuse and emergencies.
• Base interactions with children during both play and daily routines on the child's established goals as described by the family and assessments while maintaining sensitivity to the child's immediate interests.
• Attend scheduled staff and parent meetings as assigned.
• Cooperate with co-workers so that naptime and mealtime are relaxed and meet the curriculum.
• Attend appropriate workshops and local conferences for professional development.
• Assist teachers with compliance of codes, funding terms and conditions, regulations of all state and local governing agencies: Department of Developmental Services, State Child Care Licensing, California Department of Education, Regional Centers, fire and health departments, and Child and Adult Care Food Program.
• Support Teachers with classroom maintenance, bulletin boards, rotating toys, labeling classroom, sanitizing toys, setting indoor and outdoor areas, diapering ect.

REQUIREMENTS:

12 units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, including core courses or a Child Development Association (CDA) Credential earned in CA.
Must have or be eligible to obtain an Associate Teacher Permit according to the CA Permit Matrix.
One year of experience working with young children in a childcare setting.
Knowledge of child development theory and experience with developmentally appropriate practices.
Experience working with children having disabilities and/or special needs.
Must be able to regularly talk or hear. Will occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Requirements:
Fingerprint clearance/Department of Justice ID#, current health report including negative TB test, proof of required immunizations per Community Care Licensing for MMR, DTAP, Influenza (or waiver). These items are required before classroom assignment.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Medical - 100% Employee Coverage
Dental - 100% Employee Coverage
Vision - 100% Employee Coverage
403b Retirement Contributions:
3% of salary contribution by Pathways for all employees (whether you contribute or not)
50% match by Pathways on employee contributions up to 3% of salary
Life Insurance - paid by Pathways for all employees.
Accident Insurance - paid by Pathways for all employees.
Long Term Disability Insurance - paid by Pathways for all employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts (pre-tax accounts) available to all employees
Medical Account
Dependent Care Account
Commuter Expenses
PAID TIME OFF
10 days of vacation per year for the first 2 years of employment (increases)
Sick Leave
10 Holidays per year
18 Hours Early Release
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Counseling Services
Child and Elder Care Referrals
Financial and Legal Advice
Balancing Work and Life Issues
...and more
Adoption Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core values at Pathways LA. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all staff.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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