Associate Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Put your teaching & business skills to work in a way that makes a measurable difference in the lives of children, youth & families in our community.

This position is part of the CAPC's Early Childhood Development team. This position requires a multi-tasking master who can embrace challenges, lead with a passion for developing those around them and an eye for risk-management and quality improvement efforts! If you have a solution focused, can-do attitude : the CAPC may be the place for you! Integrity, collaborative, compassionate relationships, safe, strong families, innovative, visionary, education, awareness and advocacy, and above all, impact : We are the Child Abuse Prevention Council and these characteristics are what define the CAPC Experience for staff, clients, volunteers, donors, and the community.

If these describe your personal and professional goals and interests - we'd love to hear from you!

The Child Abuse Prevention Council

MISSION :

The Child Abuse Prevention Council PROTECTS children and STRENGTHENS families through awareness and outcome-driven programs, delivered with compassion.

BENEFITS :

• Paid Holidays / Sick Pay
• Generous Paid-Time Off accruals increase with tenure
• Medical / Vision / Dental Insurance Options
• Retirement Saving Plan (403B) agency matches up to 3% on 1st year workiversary
• Staff Recognitions Spot Awards, Employee of the Month
• Business Casual Office Environment
• Monthly Staff Gatherings / Team Culture
• 501(c)(3) Designation you’re able to apply for PSLF Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts LifeMart

JOB SUMMARY :

Under supervision of the HS Teacher or the CDE Teacher, the HS / CDE Associate Teacher will implement and assist in overseeing all components of a quality preschool or infant / toddler program by contributing to the success of the teaching team and adhering to policies and procedures, while working to maintain compliance with licensing and funding regulations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. and 12 units of Early Childhood Education (ECE).
• A valid Child Development Associate Teacher Permit is required.
• Three Infant / Toddler units are required if working with children birth to three; six units of Infant / Toddler Development units is preferred.

Experience :

Two years of relevant experience teaching / working with children (ages 0 to 5) and families.

Description of Duties :

General :

1. Represent the agency in a consistently professional manner, always modeling a commitment to the agency’s vision, mission, and values.

2. Promote and maintain a sense of teamwork between Early Education Services, other CAPC staff, volunteers, Board members, and other individuals relevant to the successful operation of each program.

3. Develop and maintain mutually beneficial working relationships with other stakeholders to ensure support of the agency’s vision, mission, and values.

4. Ability to work effectively with diverse staff, parents, children and community members.

5. Maintain compliance and knowledge of all CAPC Policies and Procedures, funding and regulatory rules, and laws that apply to the program contracts and oversight agencies.

6. Consistently model an expectation for strengths-based services and a commitment to a collaborative and positive work environment.

Program Specific : Please see attached job descriptions for Head Start Associate Teacher and CDE Associate Teacher

EOE :

CAPC hires and promotes employees regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin or ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition or physical handicap or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

CAPC is an equal opportunity employer.