Part-Time Associate Teacher, UAS #1335 (CIRCA)

Under the general supervision of the Director and Program Coordinators and the Master Teacher, the Associate Teacher of the Anna Bing Arnold Children's Center is responsible for understanding and developing curriculum based on social-constructivist principles and providing support for classroom environments when needed including the creation and maintenance of a pro-social and professional climate of collaboration.

The Associate Teacher must demonstrate the ability to work with a variety of ages from six months to five years when needed and extend the range of creative and expressive curriculum at the Center through modelling and hands-on support.

This individual must bring a spirit of collaboration, openness, and flexibility to their role each day to support a dynamic, organic, and nurturing climate for all children and adults.

This position also is responsible for being a positive part of a teaching team, must be willing to carry out all responsibilities in accordance with the Center's educational philosophy and mission, and must act in place of a teacher or teacher assistant in his or her absence. Some assignments may be long-term in a single classroom when needed.

Children's Center Director, Program Coordinators, and Master/Lead Teachers

• Help to support the philosophy of the Anna Bing Arnold Children's Center and all its policies, practices, and guidelines.
• Meet with the Master/Lead Teacher on a regular basis to discuss the children, the classroom, and job performance; meet regularly with Director and/or Program Coordinators as assigned.
• Help to serve as a role model and mentor for other Center teaching staff including practicum and intern students.
• Assist in the training and evaluation of student interns on an ongoing basis.
• Provide positive support (verbally and in any other way possible) for all classrooms and teaching teams.
• Protect the confidentiality of all records and information concerning children, their families, and Center staff members.
• Help to maintain the Center in an inviting and orderly manner and inform the Master Teacher regarding items that require attention.
• Help to assess programming and classroom routines in an ongoing way.
• Review Needs and Services with teaching team prior to the start of children in the program and when any additions or changes are made.
• Adhere to state and local mandated rules and regulations regarding working with infants including proper supervision of sleeping infants and labelling all food items and bottles for each child.
• Attend and be an active participant in staff meetings, in-services, and workshops provided by the Center.
• Adhere to state and local mandated rules and regulations regarding working with preschool age children including proper supervision of both awake and sleeping children.
• Assist with the preparation and completion of the NAEYC classroom and individual child portfolios, ensuring that all necessary NAEYC accreditation documentation is both current and complete in a timely fashion.
• Assist in preparation of and participation in Classroom Parent Meetings such as Back-to-School Nights and Open-House Forums.
• Assist Master/Lead Teacher and other staff in conflict resolution (between teacher and parent or between various staff members) by facilitating respectful communication and interactions.
• Share classroom conflicts with Master/Lead Teacher, Director, and/or Program Coordinators in a timely fashion.
• Model appropriate curriculum development and implementation and effective teacher-child interactions.
• Assist with assessing and documenting individual child and group growth and development.
• Actively participate in on-going teaching team meetings to evaluate classroom practices, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in the training of student assistants to support their growth and development as teacher assistants.
• Assist with administering Desired Results Developmental Profiles (DRDPs)
• Assist with the administering and completing the Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) and/or CLASS.

Essential Classroom Team Teaching Responsibilities

• Help to plan and implement an educational program which meets the developmental needs of the whole child and considers the developmental level of each child within the group.
• Integrate the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Framework into classroom planning and curriculum on an ongoing basis.
• Ability to successfully manage a classroom of children and support staff in the absence of the Master/Lead Teacher.
• Ensure that an interesting and varied program of explorations using natural and found materials and a constructivist approach is made available to the children in the classroom.
• Help to create and use documentation to support children's revisiting of explorations and recording learning experiences.
• Work with teaching team to develop curriculum that responds to both the children's individual and the group needs.
• Help to design a clean, well-organized, aesthetically pleasing classroom environment which respects each child's cultural and ethnic background and supports diversity in a non-biased manner.
• Help to maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment (for children, their families, and staff), and incorporate disinfecting, and sanitizing procedures into daily routines.
• Ensure that all children, their family members, and Center staff are treated with dignity and respect.
• Understand and support a well-balanced nutritional program and follow all regulations set forth by CACFP.
• Be aware of family history, dynamics, and style of interaction to create a culturally competent classroom environment.
• Develop a comfortable, trusting relationship with each family.
• Promptly inform the Master/Lead Teacher of any parent questions/concerns and when asked, respond in person, by telephone, or email regarding such topics as classroom curriculum, appropriate child development practices, and behavior management strategies.
• Inform Director and/or Program Coordinator immediately of any parent questions or concerns regarding their children, the classroom, and Center policies or practices.
• Participate in on-going staff development trainings which must include a minimum of 21 hours of outside educational workshops per year.

Education: Must have the equivalent (12 core CHDV units or more) from a college/university majoring in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field, and be eligible for State of California Associate Teacher Permit or higher.

Experience: Must have one year experience working with parents and teachers in a licensed agency with a preschool and toddler environment.

Preferred minimum of one year's experience working with a Reggio Emilia and Constructivist approach in a classroom setting.

Special Requirements: Must be able to pass a pre-employment T.B. test and physical examination and have appropriate immunization records including:

• MMR
• TDAP
• Influenza vaccine
• Covid-19

First Aid and CPR certification are preferred at time of employment.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift and carry a child who weighs up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to hear a child calling for help.

Must be able to see a child on the playground and in the classroom.

Knowledge/Abilities:

Hands-on experience with the Reggio Emilia approach to education

Ability to motivate others and inspire confidence and cooperation.

Ability to easily establish rapport with and respect for children and their parents.

Ability to create a feeling of confidence and self-esteem in children and their families.

Ability to act quickly and appropriately in hazardous situations and to provide first aid in emergency situations.

This position is established on a 12-month basis.

Review of applications will begin March 13, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled; however, the recruitment may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. You may apply to: uashr@cslanet.calstatela.edu or mail to: Cal State LA University Auxiliary Services Inc., 5151 State University Drive, GE 314, Los Angeles, CA 90032-8534.

UAS hires only those individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Americans with Disabilities (ADA) requested accommodations should be made in advance to the UAS Human Resources Department.

Cal State LA University Auxiliary Services, Inc. is an equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.