CDC Associate Teacher ; Merced Campus

Overview

CDC Associate Teacher 19hr (Merced Campus)

Salary: $1,808.00 - $2,289.00 Monthly

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Closing: Continuous

Location: Merced College, CA

Department: Merced College Child Development Center (MCCDC) – subject to categorically funded assignment contingent upon year-to-year funding; position works 8.5 months of the year and is paid over 10 months. Interview dates to be determined.

Merced College is committed to innovation, employee growth, and providing a dynamic learning environment. This excerpt preserves the essential role and general expectations of the Associate Teacher position while removing extraneous promotional language.

Under the direction of the classroom lead teacher and assistant director, the associate teacher assists with and oversees the daily operations and teaches an assigned group of children using developmentally appropriate practices in the preschool or infant/toddler program. The environment should foster active exploration, independent choices, and problem solving; integrate care and curriculum for all children regardless of abilities; and maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment.

Essential Functions:

• Act as part of a teaching team that assists with teaching and supervising a group of children; plan and provide activities and experiences for all areas of children’s development
• Oversee classroom operations and staffing in the absence of the lead teacher
• Greet parents and communicate with them regarding their child’s progress
• Assist with administering assessments and screenings; conduct ongoing observation and assessment of assigned children
• Maintain required records and develop portfolios documenting developmental growth
• Contribute to planning and preparation of lesson plans based on observations, IEP/FSEP goals, and assessment results
• Implement intervention practices under guidance of the lead teacher and coordination with health professionals; work with specialists as needed
• Support the full integration of children with special needs; assist with daily experiences, routines, and goals of IEP/FSEP
• Adapt curriculum and prepare materials to meet individual needs
• Collaborate with lab instructors and provide modeling and support for college lab students
• Schedule and conduct parent/teacher conferences; develop growth goals with the parent
• Participate in staff meetings, training, conferences, and other required meetings
• Provide training and guidance for classroom volunteers
• Prepare snacks following program guidelines; participate in family-style meals; supervise cleanup and sanitization
• Carry out emergency and safety procedures; administer first aid
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect per policy
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed
• Assist with special projects and events during or after normal schedule
• Comply with CDC policies, applicable regulations, and Title V
• Perform other related duties as required

• Principles and practices of Early Childhood Education (ECE)

• Speak, read and write English clearly; prepare and maintain accurate records
• Stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Work cooperatively with others
• Promote culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to create an inclusive environment

Typical Qualifications

Required:

• 24 units of ECE/CD plus 16 units of GE AND
• 2 adult supervision units and 3 units in Infant and Toddler Development within first year of employment AND
• Must possess or be eligible for a Teacher Permit
• Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

License or Certificate:

• Certificate of TB Clearance OR negative TB Skin Test AND
• Proof of Immunizations - Influenza, Pertussis, Measles (or approved exemption)

Conditional Employment:
If a person meets all other requirements but needs time to obtain immunization records, conditional employment may be possible for up to 30 days with written attestation.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in ECE/CD (or closely related field) OR
• AA/AS in any field plus 24 units of ECE/CD AND
• 2 adult supervision units and 3 units in Infant and Toddler Development

The conditions herein reflect those required to perform the…