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About The Role

The Associate Teacher assists the Teacher, Master Teacher, or Center Director and assumes responsibility for general supervision, development and education of children.

What You'll Be Doing 

• Assists in planning, preparing and implementing daily program.
• Assists in planning and preparing the learning environment, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
• Performs primary care giving responsibilities.
• Desired Results Process.
• Assists in maintaining the environment in a clean, safe manner.
• Assumes responsibility for regular parent communication, including parent conferences and chatters.
• Supervises Teacher Aides, Substitute Teachers and Volunteers as requested.
• Assumes responsibilities in absence of Teacher, Master Teacher, or Center Director.
• Assumes general responsibility for health, safety, and well-being of all children in the agency.
• Prepares written reports as directed.
• Attends meetings as requested.
• Participates in activities that further own professional growth.
• Maintains confidentiality of children, families and employees.
• Works as a member of the agency team by promoting the mission and philosophy of the organization.
• Greets children, parents, staff, and guests as needed.
• Assists other centers when requested. 
• All other duties as assigned by Master Teacher or Center Director.

 Preferred qualifications

• Unexpired Associate Teacher Permit from the Department of Education required
• 1 year prior experience in working with young children preferred.
• 3 or 6 Infant/Toddler units to be an Infant/Toddler Associate Teacher required
• Immunization records that comply with Senate Bill 792 (immunity for measles, pertussis, and influenza)
• CPR/First Aid Training Certification required
• 16 hours of health and safety training which includes 1 hour of nutrition training
• Required to be a mandated abuse reporter