Infant Assistant Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for creating an atmosphere that is positive for learning and that stimulates critical thinking, problem solving and decision‑making with children.

• Assist in the implementation of the Creative Curriculum and CDE Standards for CCTR classrooms. Prepare weekly lesson plans in advance that include both indoor and outdoor activities, individualized and based on the child’s needs, interests and schedules, and include multicultural educational materials and activities. Promote an age‑appropriate curriculum that focuses on the needs of each child in accordance with California Department of Education desired results and ITERS/ECERS standards.
• Document volunteer activities and parent communication regarding children’s functions and activities within the program at TRF.
• Contribute to organizing the classroom according to developmental levels and individual needs of infants and toddlers to foster trust, emotional security and opportunities for sensory, motor, self‑awareness, autonomy and self‑expression development.
• Ensure infant and toddler classrooms are home‑like, safe, sanitary and free of clutter. Organize the classroom in rudimentary learning centers that are well defined and rotate materials routinely to create a stimulating environment. Provide diaper changing and toilet training functions in a safe, sanitary and developmentally appropriate manner.
• Promote the development of secure relationships with infants and toddlers. Relate to children in a calm, caring, nurturing, soothing manner, respond to all cries, babbles and talks, and use appropriate child guidance techniques at all times. Supervise children at all times during the day.
• Observe children and record observations in anecdotal records, make appropriate referrals, assist with developmental screenings as assigned and maintain updated individual and group checklists according to program policies and procedures.
• Provide meals and snacks to children according to their age, development and needs. Conduct family‑style dining and implement according to program policy and procedures and CDE Standards.
• Involve parents in all aspects of the classroom. Greet parents and children pleasantly and appropriately, ensuring a smooth transition into the center, a positive home‑center connection and a family partnership.
• Maintain ongoing professional and appropriate communication with parents through a variety of methods and send activities home that parents can do with their children to support the curriculum and the child’s learning. Encourage parents to become involved in workshops, training and other activities.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, food reports, in‑kind reports and other record keeping and reports, as required. Participate in program training and staff meetings. Maintain supplies and submit a list to the supervisor when additional items are needed.
• Report to work at scheduled times and maintain good attendance. Perform all duties in a timely and professional manner. Participate with a positive attitude and behavior in all program activities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• A minimum of 12 units in Early Childhood Education, including 3 units in Infant/Toddler and an Assistant Teacher Permit issued from CCTC.
• Previous experience working with infants and toddlers ages birth to 36 months.
• Ability to read, write and communicate using proper English grammar.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide range of individuals, including staff and parents.

• Complete a physical examination (LIC 503) and provide proof of immunization for influenza, Tdap, MMR and a current TB test.
• Submit satisfactory proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States. Failure to submit this proof prohibits hiring.
• Complete Child Abuse Mandated Reporter (AB1207).
• Obtain Criminal Record Clearance (DOJ/FBI/CACI).

Employees are regularly to talk or hear, use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and kneel or crouch. Employees may lift up to 35 pounds. Close, distance, color and peripheral vision are required. The noise level is usually moderate.

Compensation: $19 to $23 per hour