Description

Job Summary

Teaching staff support the planning and delivery of high-quality programs for children ranging from infants through school age, depending on program needs. This role involves facilitating age-appropriate activities, supporting children’s social and emotional development, and ensuring children are supervised at all times in a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment.

 
Essential Functions
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with learning foundations and children’s interests
Create and maintain enriched, intentional, and supportive learning environments
Build authentic, culturally responsive relationships with children, families, and team members
Ensure children’s health and safety through proper supervision, positive interactions, and compliance with safety standards
Collaborate effectively with colleagues to deliver high-quality programs and maintain a positive workplace culture
 
Work Environment Expectations
Foster positive, respectful interactions with children and youth
Maintain safe emotional and physical environments
Demonstrate reliability through regular attendance and punctuality
Participate actively in indoor and outdoor programming
Follow safety guidelines, report health or safety concerns, and remain calm during emergencies or first-aid situations
 
Physical & Environmental Conditions
Work in both indoor and outdoor environments, including varying weather conditions safe for children
Conduct visual safety inspections and implement preventative measures
Tolerate occasional loud noise during activities
Perform frequent bending, lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, and sitting on the floor
Lift and carry items up to 15 lbs. individually or with assistance
Navigate playground equipment, uneven terrain, and varying heights
Supervise off-site activities and field trips as required

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience
Role Overview
Associate Teachers share responsibility for the care and education of an assigned group of children. More than one Associate Teacher may be assigned to a classroom.

Education

12–24 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field with passing grades of C- or better, OR
Associate Teacher Permit or higher issued by the appropriate credentialing authority
Experience & Skills

6–12 months of experience in a group care or classroom setting with a consistent age group preferred
Strong skills in classroom management, communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution
Effective organization, time management, and curriculum documentation abilities
Ability to work collaboratively in a professional team environment
Adult and infant/child CPR & First Aid certification preferred
Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred based on program needs