Associate Teacher (Eureka)

Location : Eureka Center- Carlsbad CA

Hourly range : $22.52 - $26.77 DOE / Q 46-week role

MAAC 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 DESCRIPTION

Head 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.

DEFINITION

Under 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

The 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 plans
• Assists in designing and implementing classroom activities to meet the needs of the individual child
• Assists 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 environment
• Develops and maintains an open friendly and informative relationship with parents and volunteers
• Assists in the interpretation and explanation of Head Start policies programs and principles
• Records individual childrens behavior and observations on appropriate record keeping forms
• Provides experiences for growing and learning for the individual child in relationship to his / her cultural and socioeconomic background
• Performs accurate numerical counts such as attendance and meal counts
• Assists 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 needed
• Assists 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 year
• Attends mandated training programs conferences meetings
• Ensures 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 assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / CERTIFICATION

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Preferred Experience Requirement :

2nd Preferred Experience Requirement :

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Valid 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 BEHAVIORS

Listens attentively to others. Asks clarifying questions to gain a better understanding of the other persons views and underlying assumptions

Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem solving; willingly cooperates with co-workers

Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for personal and professional development

Attends work consistently and punctually. Arrives to meetings prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on what was agreed upon; meets deadlines

Honors the private and confidential matters of co-workers. Protects the proprietary information of MAAC systems

Follows rules regulations and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes

Deals 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 changes

HEALTH STATUS

Must have a physical examination TB clearance and a drug screen by a doctor / clinic designated by MAAC as well as immunization records for influenza

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The 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 Demands

While 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 Demands

While 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 CLEARANCE

All 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.

TRANSPORTATION

Must 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

Client Server,Account Development,Business Travel,Corporate Risk Management,Dsp,Litigation Paralegal

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 22 - 26