Associate Teacher (Island Club) at MAAC

Location: Island Club Center- Oceanside CAHourly range: $22.52 - $26.77 DOE/Q46-week roleMAAC STORY Since 1965 MAAC has been maximizing self-sufficiency with families and individuals through high-quality programs and advocacy in our communities. MAAC employs dedicated staff who provide life-changing services to thousands of individuals annually through programs in fivecore focus areas: Education Economic Development Health & Wellbeing Housing and Advocacy & Leadership Development. Through a wide variety of programs MAAC has grown to become one of the largest nonprofit social service organizations in the community. Learn more about the great things happening with MAAC at DESCRIPTIONHead Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) are comprehensive federally funded school-readiness programs for low-income and special needs children that promote parents as the primary educator of the child. MAAC currently serves a diverse group of low-income children and their families in North County; the majority of the participating families are of Latino/Hispanic ethnicity. These programs ensure that children ages 0-3 (EHS) and 3-5 (HS) and their families are provided with comprehensive services to promote optimum physical cognitive social and emotional growth. MAACs California State Preschool program provides educational and developmental services to qualifying children ages 3 to 5; parents are encouraged to participate with their children and to be involved in their childrens development.DEFINITIONUnder direct supervision and the appointed guidance of the Lead Teacher will assist in planning supervising and implementing the education program within the classroom in accordance with the policies procedures and philosophy of MAAC Head Start.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to this class.Provides input and assistance into daily classroom activities and lesson plansAssists in designing and implementing classroom activities to meet the needs of the individual childAssists in implementing the approved curriculum and multi-cultural education Assists with classroom arrangement and related physical requirements to provide a safe healthy interesting and enjoyable learning environmentDevelops and maintains an open friendly and informative relationship with parents and volunteersAssists in the interpretation and explanation of Head Start policies programs and principlesRecords individual childrens behavior and observations on appropriate record keeping formsProvides experiences for growing and learning for the individual child in relationship to his/her cultural and socioeconomic backgroundPerforms accurate numerical counts such as attendance and meal countsAssists in maintaining classroom cleanliness; assists in set-up and maintenance of the classroom lunch area; assists in laundry and other maintenance; supervises children on bus as neededAssists in home visits at times convenient to the parent(s); assists in developing an Individual Family Plan for each child and family beginning at time of enrollment (phase-in) and updating it at least three times in the school yearAttends mandated training programs conferences meetingsEnsures personalized special services are provided to special needs children (i.e. feeding assistance with toileting including diapering catheterization training urine bags physically carrying the child specialized training and equipment will be provided as needed)Assists in the development of individual education plans and teaching Provides an environment that facilitates growth and positive self-image for children Performs other related duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLSKnowledge of:Development and developmental patterns of children ages 3-5 yearsOral and written English and grammar; basic arithmetic; developmental needs and requirements of preschool age children; methods and techniques of early childhood development; health safety and nutritional requirements of preschool age children; methods for effective cooperation with teachers children and parents; general goals and purposes of early childhood education and family developmentHead Start philosophy principles and comprehensive services preferredAbility to:Learn and apply curriculum methods and procedures at MAAC Head Start; project a mature constructive stable and healthy team attitude in a learning environmentBilingual (English/Spanish) preferredEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONHigh school diploma or equivalentTwelve (12) units (including core units) from an accredited college/university in Early Childhood Education OR Child DevelopmentCalifornia Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or California Child Development Associate (CDA) credentialBilingual (Spanish/English) preferred1st Preferred Experience Requirement:One (1) year Head Start experience with children in a classroom setting 2nd Preferred Experience Requirement:One (1) year preschool experience with children in a classroom settingANDValid CPR First Aid and Food Handlers Cards must be obtained within first two months (2) of employment and maintained throughout employment (paid designated training available through MAAC). In the event employees do not attend the scheduled training they must obtain the cards through outside resources and costs will not be reimbursed. The cards must be obtained and maintained within prescribed timelines.Note: Submission of transcripts certificates diplomas verification of work experience may be required for certain positions.VALUE-BASED BEHAVIORSListens attentively to others. Asks clarifying questions to gain a better understanding of the other persons views and underlying assumptionsWorks effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem solving; willingly cooperates with co-workersIdentifies and takes advantage of opportunities for personal and professional developmentAttends work consistently and punctually. Arrives to meetings prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on what was agreed upon; meets deadlinesHonors the private and confidential matters of co-workers. Protects the proprietary information of MAAC systemsFollows rules regulations and policies; positively contributes to implementing changesDeals with issues directly in a respectful and timely manner. Focuses on resolving the issue while not criticizing the person. Follows rules regulations and policies; positively contributes to implementing changesHEALTH STATUSMust have a physical examination TB clearance and a drug screen by a doctor/clinic designated by MAAC as well as immunization records for influenza* pertussis and measles as required by state and federal regulations prior to the first day of employment.PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDSThe physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this class an employee is regularly required to stand walk and sit talk or hear both in person and by telephone uses hands to finger handle or feel objects or controls reach with hands and arms. An employee also is regularly required to stoop kneel bend crouch or crawl climb or balance and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision depth perception color vision and the ability to adjust focus.Mental DemandsWhile performing the duties of this class the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret information; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret people and situations; use basic math; learn and apply new information or skills; work under intensive deadlines and interact with MAAC management administrators staff teachers parents family members children and others encountered in the course of work.BACKGROUND CLEARANCEAll positions are subject to a background/education check DMV check NSOR exclusion and debarment checks prior to hire and periodically throughout employment as required by various funding sources.Note: California Start law requires background criminal checks on anyone who works in a licensed childcare facility who is not a client. Must have or obtain a current criminal background check clearance signed criminal record statement and signed Acknowledgement to Report Child Abuse form prior to the first day of employment.TRANSPORTATIONMust have and maintain a valid California Drivers License daily use of a personal insured vehicle and have and maintain a motor vehicle driving record acceptable to MAACs insurance carrier. Incumbents will be enrolled in the California DMV Pull Program. Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Logistics & Procurement,Health Education,Gynecology,Marine Biology,Government Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 22 - 26