Job Description
Helping People. Changing Lives.
After submitting your application, please email your unofficial transcripts to mledesma@capslo.org . We need to verify your Child Development/Early Childhood Education units in order to move forward with your application.
We are looking for dedicated individual to join our Early Childhood Education team as Associate Teacher. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the growth and development of children while supporting our mission to provide high-quality education and care.
What you bring to the table:
• Has 12 semester units ECE/CD, with a grade C or better, or CDA Credential or CTC.
• Has 6 months related experience with children ages 0-5 years of age.
• Has an Associate Teacher Permit or higher.
• HS/EHS/MSHS/State-Braided Associate Teachers must also meet at least one of the following criteria:
▪ Have a child development associate (CDA) credential or the California equivalent of a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit at time of hire (12 ECE semester units including core courses; and for EHS and infant/toddler classrooms must also have 6 infant/toddler semester units)
▪ OR
▪ Be enrolled in a CDA credential program that will be completed within 2 years;
▪ OR
▪ Have an associate or bachelor's degree (in any area) or be enrolled in a program leading to such a degree.
• Depending on the department assigned, a valid California driver’s license, a current DMV driving record, and proof of insurance may be required to fulfill job-related travel. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.
As an Associate Teacher you will:
• Assists children safely during boarding, riding, and exiting the bus, including fastening seat belts, maintaining safety, setting limits, keeping children seated, and supporting emergency procedures
• Keeps the Bus Driver informed about concerns involving individual children or families
• Engages children with age appropriate activities such as games, songs, and conversation during transportation
• Conducts end of trip bus inspections by straightening seat belts, removing trash, and checking for children or belongings
• Ensures the established seating chart is followed
• Releases children only to authorized adults at the end of the day
• Verifies all children have been dropped off using sign in sheets
• Provides care and education for children ages 0–5 in a positive, engaging learning environment
• Collaborates with the Center Supervisor and Teachers to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities
• Assumes Teacher responsibilities when needed, guiding instructional assistants, parents, and volunteers
• Maintains a safe, clean, and nurturing classroom environment
• Supports the planning and delivery of educational activities that promote child development
• Participates in physical activities with children, including games, music, and outdoor play
• Completes pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training within the first 30 days of hire
• Completes 16 hours of training on preventive health practices and nutrition within the first 30 days of hire
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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For a comprehensive list of employee perks and benefits, please visit capslo.org/careers.
For questions regarding the application process or open positions, contact the Recruiting Department at 805-544-4355 or email us at recruitment@capslo.org.
EOE/V/ADA/Drug Free Workplace/Asset Infused Organization. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. will consider all qualified applicants without attention to race, sex, age religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic class, or any other protected characteristic.
