Associate Teacher

Job Description Description:CAPE, Inc. has a wonderful opportunity for a Teacher Assistant Full Time (FT), 12 MonthsPosition is Non-Exempt, Regular Full Time, 12 monthsPay Rate: Hourly; Commensurate with experience, skills, knowledge, ability, education, and permit level from $22.07 up to $24.50/hourEligible for group benefits plans including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and retirement plan; paid Holidays, vacation and sick days; educational assistanceReports to Center Director or Site SupervisorAgency Overview:CAPE, Inc. headquarters is in Livermore, and provides early childhood education services (Head Start and Early Head Start preschool programs) in Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Hayward areas. CAPE offers a cohesive environment for passionate people who want to make a significant contribution to early childhood education, social/emotional development and early childhood mental health.Position Overview: Associate Teacher will work with children individually, and in small and large groups as part of the cooperative classroom team, assisting them in building confidence and increasing self-esteem. This is a training position that will be under direct supervision of qualified staff.Essential Functions:Assist Teacher as neededAssist in carrying out the goals, policies, procedures and activities designed to implement CAPE, Inc. educational objectives, Head Start Performance Standards and CDE RegulationsAssist with implementing a developmentally appropriate, emergent, anti-bias curriculum, obtaining input from parents and other staff which includes aspects of all relevant Head Start State Preschool componentsAssist with ensuring and maintaining a clean and safe learning environment for children daily.Assist in compiling and maintaining a portfolio to demonstrate growth and development of skills for each childObservance and application of safety practices always including supervision and maintaining proper ratiosMaintain effective and professional relationships with enrolled familiesDevelop and maintain well-defined lines of communication and professional boundaries.Collaborate and establish effective working relationships with teaching staff and agency management.Assist with ensuring that snacks and meals are served "family style" with an adult seated at the table with children. Ensure that menu production records are accurate.Assists with proper storage of food on daily and weekly basisMeet food handling and safety requirementsAssist with ensuring that children with exceptional needs are fully included in all program activitiesAdhere to child abuse reporting requirementsAssist with maintaining a system of confidentiality of records and information on Head Start children and families.Diapering and toileting childrenAssist with effective classroom managementAssist with ensuring that daily routines and functions of the classroom are working and being implemented.Perform all other duties as assignedRequirements:Qualifications and Requirements:Four core classes and Associate Teacher permit (CA)Four core classes and 3 units Infant/Toddler (EH), and Associate Teacher permitHS diploma or GEDPossession of a valid California driver's license, reliable transportation and valid vehicle insuranceBe willing to enroll in Early Childhood Education courseworkBi-lingual skills; Spanish/English, Farsi/English, preferredAbility to work within the philosophy of the CAPE programEffective communication skills – both oral and writtenAnalytical and organizational skillsTeamwork/Effective interpersonal relationship with co-workersProfessionalismComprehension of job-related responsibilitiesDetail-oriented and customer service orientedInitiative/FlexibilityJoin our team today! Submit your cover letter, upload resume and transcript to hr@capeheadstart.orgCAPE, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides the opportunity to qualified persons to seek, obtain, and hold employment with the Agency without discrimination on account of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, gender, medical condition, age, marital status, veterans' or military status, non-job physical or mental handicap or disability status, genetic information, except if there exists a lawful bona fide occupational qualification or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. www.capeheadstart.org