Associate Teacher

Objective of Position
To provide high-quality child development programs. Program delivery and implementation are in keeping with the YWCA GLA Mission.

Statement of Primary Duties

• Provide careful and effective supervision of children's activities as assigned by the Site Director and Program Director
• Maintain appropriate standards and rules for children's behavior. Disciplinary methods used are non-punitive, supporting children's self-esteem while teaching self-discipline
• Work with assigned group of infants and toddlers applying best practices for infant/toddler care
• Facilitate and nurture the development of each child's self-esteem, trust and growing autonomy
• Facilitate program curriculum planning and implementation of age-appropriate activities that enrich academic skills, linguistic abilities, cultural and recreational experiences
• Interact positively with all parents and refer questions and concerns to the Site Director or Program Director as appropriate
• Attend all staff meetings and training sessions
• Assist Teacher with meal counts, absent slips, and sign-in/sing-out sheets
• Complete Desire Results Developmental Profiles and Ages and Stages Questionnaires under the supervision of the Techer for a group of children as assigned by the Teacher
• Potty train as needed
• Perform related housekeeping duties as assigned such as sanitizing tables, sweeping and cleaning up spills

Salary: $21.85/hour

This position is located at:

Compton Child Development Center
1600 E. Compton Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221

• Possession of an Associate Teacher permit to the standards of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
• Minimum of 12 units in Early Childhood Education including core courses
• Six months experience working with children in a group setting
• Must provide a TB clearance within the last 12 months and must be retested a minimum of every two years as required by Community Care Licensing
• Minimum of 15 hours of training in preventive health practices including pediatric CPR
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs
• Ability to sit on floor, bend at waist, kneel and/or stoop 75% of the time
• Must show evidence of a successful Health Screening as required by Community Care Licensing on a yearly basis