Preschool and School Age Associate Teacher

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 childrens 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 childrens interests

• Create and maintain enriched, intentional, and supportive learning environments

• Build authentic, culturally responsive relationships with children, families, and team members

• Ensure childrens 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

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