child development associate

The Arc Montgomery County

<div>For a limited time, all new hires are eligible for the benchmark incentive payments totaling up to $1000.00!! Please visit the Employee Benefits page on our website for more details.
Children &amp; Youth Services' Karasik and Family, Infant &amp; Child Care Center has vacancy for a full-time Child Care Associate Teacher who is interested in working in a unique fully inclusive Child Care Center supporting preschool children with special health care needs and disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting in the development and implementation of the classroom program. Come join our fun and energetic team and build your skills as an educator. We are located in Silver Spring, Maryland, less than 1 mile from Holy Cross Hospital.
About KFICCC:
KFICC is Maryland&rsquo;s only fully inclusive childcare center, where children with and without disabilities and special medical needs play, grow, learn, and explore together in every classroom. Our family centered program offers embedded preschool, special education, access to early intervention therapies, and on-site nursing support to provide a seamless delivery of services for every family.
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
High school diploma plus 90 clock hours (45 hours of Curriculum &amp; 45 hours of Child Development); or high school diploma plus Child Development Associate (CDA) and one year of relevant experience.</li><li>
Effective verbal and written communication skills and computer skills.</li><li>
Ability to read, write and communicate in English</li><li>
Ability to lift and carry independently up to 25 pounds.</li><li>
Ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing or walking, and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling and pushing.</li></ul>
Pay Rate: $19.04 - $20.00 per hour depending on education and experience.
EOE M/F/Vet/Disabled</div>

Child Care Associate Teacher (Silver Spring)

Taft College

<div><div>CHILDRENS CENTER ASSOCIATE TEACHER</div>
<div>Priority Application Deadline: October 30, 2025.</div>
<div></div><div>REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES 
The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in the classification; however, employees may perform other related duties not listed and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee.</div>
<div>Support children, teachers, caregivers and practicum students as directed in a professional and public lab school setting. 
Supervise play activities; enforce safety rules and participate with children in group games in a warm and positive manner. 
Prepare supplies and the environment for activities and perform closing duties at the end of the day and/or week. 
Develop and maintain an appropriate, clean and orderly indoor and outdoor environments for the children.</div>
<div>Observe, record, and report children&rsquo;s behavior and perform Program Self Evaluation assessments duties per the terms of funding agencies. 
Assist children with self-care activities. 
Assist children who experience difficulty in the group or who temporarily lose their physical or emotional control. Implements conflict management and problem-solving strategies. 
Assist with meals and snack service following universal health precautions and according to nutritional food handling guidelines.</div>
<div>Follows plans and procedures for emergencies, disasters, lock downs, medications and First Aid and CPR.</div>
<div>Follows Title 5, Title 22, Health and Safety Codes, WIC Codes and Community Care Licensing requirements.</div>
<div>Participates in Professional Development activities to hold and maintain acceptable CTC credential.</div>
<div>Perform other related duties as assigned.</div>
<div> 
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</div>
<ul><li>High School Diploma or equivalent.</li>
<li>50 days of 3 hours per day within two years of verifiable professional childcare experience or ECEF/CD Practicum course completed with grade of C or higher.</li>
<li>Must qualify for, hold and maintain the credential from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing titled Child Development Permit at the Associate Teacher level or higher. www.ctc.ca.gov</li>
<li>Must provide the credential from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing- Child Development Permit Titled Associate Teacher Permit (or higher) within 95 days of employment per Ed Code 8360.2.</li>
<li>Must be 18 years old or older
</li><li>Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of our children, families, staff and community college students.</li>
</ul>
<div></div><div>DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS</div>
<ul><li>Bilingual: English/Spanish</li>
<li>Experience working with young children and their families in a professional setting.</li>
</ul><div>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</div>
<ul><li>Possession of Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate or ability to obtain one through a Community Care Licensing approved program within the first 6 months of employment. The Pediatric First Aid and CPR must have the Community Care Licensing approval sticker, or the course may be accepted if on transcripts of a Ca. Community College. Certificate must be maintained as valid.</li>
<li>Must provide within 6 months, 3 semester units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD) in an &ldquo;Infancy&rdquo; development course with a grade of &quot;c&quot; or higher.</li>
</ul>
<div></div><div>Environment 
Work is generally performed indoors in a classroom setting or outdoors on a controlled children&rsquo;s 
playground, but may involve walks to other areas within the campus community. Some environments to include those of various workshops and meetings offsite.</div> 
<div></div>
<div></div><div>Pay Range</div>
<div>Range 5 on the Classified Employees Salary Schedule/Non-Exempt ($19.48-$23.73 per hour) 
Hours and Terms of Employment. This position is 20 hours per week for 12 months per year (hours to be determined).</div>
<div>This is a part time position and is not eligible for participation in District benefits.</div>
<div> 
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS IN ADDITION TO APPLICATION 
1. Resume. 
2. Cover Letter. 
3. Transcripts for related degrees or certificates, unofficial accepted.</div>
<div>4. 3 Professional References</div>
<div> 
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 
The West Kern Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment 
opportunity. The district is dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination and, as such, is an equal 
opportunity employer. Veterans, women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to 
apply. This employer participates in E-Verify.</div>
<div></div><div>Disclaimer</div>
<div></div><div><div>This position is dependent upon categorical funding by the Ca. Department of Ed., and/or Ca. Department of Social Services.</div></div></div><div></div>

Associate Teacher

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern NH

<div>Summary 
 
The Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire is a dynamic organization that currently supports 200 staff working in 30 Early Childhood and School Time programs with a large geographic footprint. Are you motivated to make a difference in the lives of children? Do you have the skills and dedication to join our team at the Boys &amp; Girls Club? If so, we invite you to apply ASAP. 
 
If you're looking to find fulfilling, meaningful work and the chance to make a positive impact on the lives of children as a capable and caring mentor, look no further. Become part of a top-notch team as an Associate Preschool Teacher at our Laconia Early Learning Center in Laconia, NH. 
 
 
The Associate Teacher position is responsible for upholding and implementing the BGCCNNH mission, supporting children and teachers, and ensuring the health and safety of the children. Some key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: actively engaging with children, assisting with cleaning and organizing the classroom, and documenting child observations. Must present interest in and willingness to learn child development and health and safety practices. 
 
 
 
Duties 
Prepare Youth for Success<ul><li> 
Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:</li><li> 
Responds sensitively to the interests, requests, and needs of individual children, and interacts positively with children, encourages exploration, and uses positive child guidance strategies. 
</li><li>Provides guidance and role modeling to Club members by planning and outlining curriculum to meet the individual needs of youth by incorporating elements of an emergent curriculum.</li><li> 
Establishes and maintains program goals to ensure the health and safety of all members. 
</li><li>Ensures the evaluation of Club programs on a continual basis, including tracking outcome metrics; verifies that programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity. 
</li><li>Uses child observation notes as a tool for curriculum planning, and keeps accurate and up-to-date records. 
</li><li>Continuously accounts for the members in their assigned group by name and face.</li><li> 
Oversees implementation of NAEYC standards and GSQ (when applicable), Culture DNA code, as well as BGCCNH and CCLU rules and policies regarding safety, compliance, and best practices.</li><li> 
Dispenses medications according to company policy, administers first aid as needed; and communicates this to families. 
</li><li>Oversees and assists in cleaning, organizing, and maintaining classroom well-being and upkeep.</li></ul> 
 
Program Development, Implementation, and Supervision<ul><li> 
Oversees proper record-keeping and weekly reporting, including activities and events conducted in the membership/finance system. Will provide data for input to a Center Director or other applicable staff.</li><li> 
Facilitates open and effective, professional verbal and written communication with families, staff, and children.</li><li> 
Supervises classroom staff, students, and volunteers; provides regular feedback about job performance. 
</li><li>Supports volunteers, practicum students, and staff through modeling techniques and strategies that connect theory to practice.</li><li> 
May lead planning meetings with the teaching team. 
</li><li>Increases visibility of Club programs via daily schedule postings, announcements of upcoming events through different social media channels, family emails, etc. 
</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> 

Requirements<ul><li> 
Must be an associate teacher qualified (High school diploma and a minimum of 9 credits) in child development and/ or early childhood education, awarded by a regionally accredited college or university.</li><li> 
Must be 18 years of age or older and have a minimum of 1,500 hours working in a school-age licensed program.</li><li> 
Knowledge of current methods, principles, and techniques of teaching.</li><li> 
Knowledge of curriculum development and application.</li><li> 
Ability to plan and implement quality programs; proven track record of creative and artistic teaching strategies.</li><li> 
Ability to form developmentally appropriate relationships with children and promote positive behavior.</li><li> 
Ability to motivate members and manage behavior problems with patience.</li><li> 
Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.</li><li> 
Ability to communicate with staff, families, and community members in a variety of methods.</li><li> 
Must be willing to maintain the Club dress code appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities.</li><li> 
Must be willing to adapt to different learning styles.</li><li> 
Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications per Bureau of Childcare licensing requirements.</li><li> 
May be required to drive the Club van/short bus periodically.</li><li> 
Must possess a safe driving record and submit a copy of such record to either the Operations Director or human resources department.</li><li> 
Required to assist in cleaning and organizing the Club.</li><li> 
Must maintain confidentiality.</li><li> 
Must be willing to travel between locations when requested. (Only occasional travel is required)</li></ul><div> 
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS: 
<ul><li>All of the candidates who are offered a job with the Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire will have to submit for an FBI fingerprint background check and submit to a background check through the State of NH Criminal Records Dept. and FirstAdvantage. Note: The State of NH Childcare Licensing Bureau may prohibit you from being employed by the Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire should there be a disqualifying finding on your criminal record. In addition, even if the State of NH reviews your records and allows you to work at the Club, we still reserve the right to determine your employment status.</li></ul>
﻿</div><ul><li> 
This organization has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and will not tolerate mistreatment or abuse in its programs. Any mistreatment or abuse by an employee will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment and cooperation with law enforcement.</li></ul> 

Nice To Haves 
 
Please visit www.nhyouth.org for additional information. 
 
Benefits 
 
This is a full-time, hourly position.
 
 
We offer an extensive benefits package. Benefits include: 
Health Insurance 
Dental Insurance 
Vision Insurance 
Disability Insurance 
Life Insurance 
Retirement (403B) Contribution 
Paid Time Off 
Professional Development Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement 
Mileage Reimbursement 
Child Care Discount 
 
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. 
 
This job description is subject to change at the discretion of the Executive Director, Board, or organizational needs. 
 
About Us 
The Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire provides early learning, out-of-school time programs, summer day camps, and basketball leagues to 1200 youth weekly throughout the central and northern New Hampshire. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who most need us, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. We offer a safe place to belong, caring adult mentors and programs covering everything from academics and leadership development to physical fitness and healthy habits.</div>

Associate Preschool Teacher - Laconia Early Learning Center

PACE

<div>To apply via text, text the word &quot;EHSCenterEarlyExplorers&quot; to 213-513-7223
Position Compensation: $26.76 /hr plus excellent benefits.
Pace offers a Total Rewards Package to its employees:
<ul><li>401k</li>
<li>Vacation</li>
<li>Sick pay</li>
<li>14 Paid Holidays</li>
<li>Pet Insurance</li>
<li>FSA - Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li>
<li>Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision packages extended to your family as well.</li>
<li>Supplemental Insurance Plans</li>
<li>Opportunity to promote within, just to name a few.</li>
</ul>
JOB PURPOSE:
Under general supervision of Regional Site Director and EHS Manager of Education, delivers high quality Early Childhood Development services to the infants and toddlers enrolled in center programs, including educational, social, physical, nutritional, and psychological development of children under their care. Communicates with parents on their child&rsquo;s individual progress and maintains records of attendance and educational achievement. Plans lessons, serves meals, and ensures a healthy and safe learning environment for children.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the care and supervision of all enrolled PACE Education Division center-based children, planning and implementing classroom lessons, conducting meetings and conferences with parents, coordinating activities and events for children and parents, interacting with the public and providing customer service by phone, email and in person, and preparing correspondence, reports, records, and other paperwork required by the early childhood education program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:
<ul><li>Supervise children up to 7 hours per day.</li>
<li>Ensures child/adult ratio is met and maintained.</li>
<li>Conduct safety checks and maintain a safe, clean, care-giving environment, practices good personal hygiene and handwashing, and assures the well-being and safety of all the children in the environment and sanitize all areas of the classroom, including food preparation and eating area</li>
<li>Respond quickly to children&rsquo;s different personal needs (verbal and non-verbal cues), temperament styles, abilities, and cultures.</li>
<li>Implements and documents individualized feeding plans for infants and toddlers, and respect individual preferences and eating style.</li>
<li>Tend to infants and toddlers&rsquo; personal hygiene needs, during routines such as diaper changing, cleaning, feeding, and changing soiled or wet clothes.</li>
<li>Prepares and/or serves meals and snacks; holding infants, sitting with toddlers to encourage social interaction, good nutrition, and performs housekeeping tasks.</li>
<li>Maintains a clean, safe and sanitized environment (inclusive of sanitizing materials and dishwashing as needed).
</li><li>Supervise children during nap time.</li>
<li>Develop and utilize integrated curriculum plans, which reflect mandated elements and components, parental and cultural influences, and promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Early Head Start children.</li>
<li>Work with parents to develop individual lesson plans, goals, and objectives for each child&rsquo;s development in the domains required by the Head Start Performance Standards.
</li><li>Organizes each day&rsquo;s activities to provide children with a variety of experiences.</li>
<li>Schedule, support, and follow through with the developmental screening and ongoing assessment of infants&rsquo; and toddlers&rsquo; motor, language, social, cognitive, perceptual, and emotional skills (including but not limited to DRDP-2015 IT, ASQ-3, ASQ: SE-2, etc.).</li>
<li>Participate and assist in implementation of the Individual Family Service Plan. Coordinate services between families and other community agencies.</li>
<li>Ensures that education timelines are met within their required calendar day (i.e. 30-45-60-90 timelines etc.).
</li><li>Prepare infant/toddler learning environment for children to learn through active exploration and interaction with adult caregivers and adapt activities for infants and toddlers with special needs.
</li><li>Maintain an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child&rsquo;s family; encourage parental involvement in the program; promote parent-child bonding and nurturing parent-child relationships.</li>
<li>Promote feelings of security and trust in infants and toddlers by conveying warmth, supportiveness, and comfort; establish strong and caring relationships with children.</li>
<li>Conduct home visits and parent conferences for the purpose of assessment and support, and to share information on classroom progress and educational strategies at school and home.</li>
<li>Develop individual transition plans with families, agency staff and any pertinent community agencies.</li>
<li>Attend and participate in staff meetings and related activities; attend workshops, conferences, in-service training, and classes to increase professional knowledge; serve on committees as assigned.</li>
<li>Maintains records of enrollment, attendance, and other required paperwork, both manually and digitally.</li>
<li>Prepares attendance records, first aid/injury reports, food service records, meal participation records, family contact records, memos, correspondence, and other job-related documents.</li>
<li>Accurately completes all assigned paperwork and documentation, on a timely basis, according to agency policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Work effectively with other team members</li>
</ul><ul><li>Cooperates with Site Lead Teacher, Regional Site Director and Service Area Managers in planning, supervision, and implementation of overall program</li>
</ul><ul><li>Supports with child watch during parent meetings/trainings, as needed.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Substitute as needed in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.</li>
<li>Attends all assigned meetings and trainings as required by the program.</li>
<li>Supports and ensures the achievement of recruitment and enrollment goals.
</li><li>Assists in accomplishing the program's non-federal share through the access of community resources (services, donations, discounts, and/or goods).
</li><li>Other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.</li>
</ul>
QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE):
<ul><li>Education and Work Experience
<ul><li>Associate degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field from an institution of higher learning accredited by a regional accreditation association recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
</li><li>Must possess a current and valid Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher</li>
<li>Must have three (3) semester units in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development, with a total of six (6) units within the first year of employment.</li>
<li>Must be at least 18 years old</li>
</ul></li><li>Knowledge and Skills
<ul><li>Ability to provide responsive and nurturing teacher-child interactions, and to plan and implement learning experiences that:
<ul><li>Ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment data.</li>
<li>Promote children&rsquo;s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate.</li>
<li>Advance children&rsquo;s intellectual and physical development, including improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy, phonemic, and print awareness, understanding and use of language and increasingly complex and varied vocabulary, appreciation of books, understanding of early math and science, problem-solving skills, and approaches to learning.</li>
<li>Establish and maintain a healthy learning environment.</li>
<li>Support children&rsquo;s social and emotional development.</li>
<li>Encourage family involvement of the children in an Early Head Start program and support the development of relationships between children and their families.</li>
<li>Promote infant/toddler development.</li>
<li>Demonstrate knowledge of safety issues in infant/toddler care (such as SIDS).</li>
<li>Facilitate effective communication with infants, toddlers, parents, and other staff members.</li>
</ul></li><li>Must be a team player with outstanding interpersonal skills
</li><li>Must have good organizational, written/oral communication and observation skills
</li><li>Basic computer skills required.</li>
<li>Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus, but not required
</li></ul></li></ul>SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
<ul><li>Current Adult &amp; Pediatric CPR/1St Aid Certificate</li>
<li>Valid California Driver&rsquo;s License and insurance coverage</li>
<li>Must pass the following background checks prior to start of employment:
<ul><li>Sex Offender Registry</li>
<li>Child Abuse and Neglect State Registry</li>
<li>State or Tribal Criminal History Check, including fingerprints</li>
<li>FBI Criminal History Check, including fingerprints
</li></ul></li><li>Must have verification of T.B. clearance at time of employment, to be renewed every four (4) years (every 4 years for chest x-rays).</li>
<li>Must pass health screening (LIC 503) at time of employment, health screening is accepted within one year prior to hire, to be renewed every four (4) years.
</li><li>Provide proof of the following immunizations as required: Measles, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Influenza, and COVID-19.</li>
<li>Must complete 15 clock hours of professional development annually that builds the knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities of staff to improve child, family, and staff outcomes. Of this, a minimum of 50% of the 15 hours (or 7.5 hours) must be focused on the specific content area or job assignment. Must also complete an annual Professional Development Plan (PDP) to be reviewed 3 times during the year.</li>
<li>Must obtain 21 hours/year of professional development (105 hours every five years) to maintain their teaching certification.</li>
<li>PACE will assist applicants that are eligible and have an active Certificate of Clearance with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to apply for a Temporary County Certificate, Child Development (TCC) through Los Angeles County while waiting for CTC (Commission on Teacher Credentialing) to process.</li>
</ul>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The working conditions and physical demands of this position will be those that must be met to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The physical environment the incumbent will work in is typically a pre-school environment with moderate noise levels that would be expected in that type of work environment. Outdoor and indoor supervision of playgrounds / workplace for on-going periods occurs regularly. Lift and carry up to 45 lbs. or more. The individual must be able to work with children at their eye level and always maintain visual supervision of children, as well as hear, communicate, and comprehend effectively with children, staff, and parents. The individual also must be able to walk, sit, kneel, crawl, carry, push, pull and participate in activities indoors and outdoors as needed in an environment with children and adults.
<ul><li>T.B. Test within the past year prior to employment, and every four (4) years thereafter (every 4 years for a chest X-ray).</li>
</ul><ul><li>Must pass a physical examination at the time of hire, and every 4 years thereafter</li>
<li>Provide proof of the following immunizations as required: Measles, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), and Influenza.</li>
<li>COVID vaccination required; must have two-dose series of Pfizer or Moderna or a single-dose of Johnson &amp; Johnson. Those that need a medical or religious exemption must reach out separately.</li>
<li>Representative physical demands of the job include normal vision and hearing, standing for extended periods, sitting for extended periods, kneeling, and stooping, manipulating objects with hands, reaching overhead, and occasionally lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 45 pounds.</li></ul></div>

Teacher II EHS- Early Explorers

<div>To apply via text, text the word &quot;EHSCenterYoungInnovators&quot; to 213-513-7223
Position Compensation: $26.76 /hr plus excellent benefits.
Pace offers a Total Rewards Package to its employees:
<ul><li>401k</li>
<li>Vacation</li>
<li>Sick pay</li>
<li>14 Paid Holidays</li>
<li>Pet Insurance</li>
<li>FSA - Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li>
<li>Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision packages extended to your family as well.</li>
<li>Supplemental Insurance Plans</li>
<li>Opportunity to promote within, just to name a few.</li>
</ul>
JOB PURPOSE:
Under general supervision of Regional Site Director and EHS Manager of Education, delivers high quality Early Childhood Development services to the infants and toddlers enrolled in center programs, including educational, social, physical, nutritional, and psychological development of children under their care. Communicates with parents on their child&rsquo;s individual progress and maintains records of attendance and educational achievement. Plans lessons, serves meals, and ensures a healthy and safe learning environment for children.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the care and supervision of all enrolled PACE Education Division center-based children, planning and implementing classroom lessons, conducting meetings and conferences with parents, coordinating activities and events for children and parents, interacting with the public and providing customer service by phone, email and in person, and preparing correspondence, reports, records, and other paperwork required by the early childhood education program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:
<ul><li>Supervise children up to 7 hours per day.</li>
<li>Ensures child/adult ratio is met and maintained.</li>
<li>Conduct safety checks and maintain a safe, clean, care-giving environment, practices good personal hygiene and handwashing, and assures the well-being and safety of all the children in the environment and sanitize all areas of the classroom, including food preparation and eating area</li>
<li>Respond quickly to children&rsquo;s different personal needs (verbal and non-verbal cues), temperament styles, abilities, and cultures.</li>
<li>Implements and documents individualized feeding plans for infants and toddlers, and respect individual preferences and eating style.</li>
<li>Tend to infants and toddlers&rsquo; personal hygiene needs, during routines such as diaper changing, cleaning, feeding, and changing soiled or wet clothes.</li>
<li>Prepares and/or serves meals and snacks; holding infants, sitting with toddlers to encourage social interaction, good nutrition, and performs housekeeping tasks.</li>
<li>Maintains a clean, safe and sanitized environment (inclusive of sanitizing materials and dishwashing as needed).
</li><li>Supervise children during nap time.</li>
<li>Develop and utilize integrated curriculum plans, which reflect mandated elements and components, parental and cultural influences, and promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Early Head Start children.</li>
<li>Work with parents to develop individual lesson plans, goals, and objectives for each child&rsquo;s development in the domains required by the Head Start Performance Standards.
</li><li>Organizes each day&rsquo;s activities to provide children with a variety of experiences.</li>
<li>Schedule, support, and follow through with the developmental screening and ongoing assessment of infants&rsquo; and toddlers&rsquo; motor, language, social, cognitive, perceptual, and emotional skills (including but not limited to DRDP-2015 IT, ASQ-3, ASQ: SE-2, etc.).</li>
<li>Participate and assist in implementation of the Individual Family Service Plan. Coordinate services between families and other community agencies.</li>
<li>Ensures that education timelines are met within their required calendar day (i.e. 30-45-60-90 timelines etc.).
</li><li>Prepare infant/toddler learning environment for children to learn through active exploration and interaction with adult caregivers and adapt activities for infants and toddlers with special needs.
</li><li>Maintain an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child&rsquo;s family; encourage parental involvement in the program; promote parent-child bonding and nurturing parent-child relationships.</li>
<li>Promote feelings of security and trust in infants and toddlers by conveying warmth, supportiveness, and comfort; establish strong and caring relationships with children.</li>
<li>Conduct home visits and parent conferences for the purpose of assessment and support, and to share information on classroom progress and educational strategies at school and home.</li>
<li>Develop individual transition plans with families, agency staff and any pertinent community agencies.</li>
<li>Attend and participate in staff meetings and related activities; attend workshops, conferences, in-service training, and classes to increase professional knowledge; serve on committees as assigned.</li>
<li>Maintains records of enrollment, attendance, and other required paperwork, both manually and digitally.</li>
<li>Prepares attendance records, first aid/injury reports, food service records, meal participation records, family contact records, memos, correspondence, and other job-related documents.</li>
<li>Accurately completes all assigned paperwork and documentation, on a timely basis, according to agency policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Work effectively with other team members</li>
</ul><ul><li>Cooperates with Site Lead Teacher, Regional Site Director and Service Area Managers in planning, supervision, and implementation of overall program</li>
</ul><ul><li>Supports with child watch during parent meetings/trainings, as needed.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Substitute as needed in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.</li>
<li>Attends all assigned meetings and trainings as required by the program.</li>
<li>Supports and ensures the achievement of recruitment and enrollment goals.
</li><li>Assists in accomplishing the program's non-federal share through the access of community resources (services, donations, discounts, and/or goods).
</li><li>Other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.</li>
</ul>
QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE):
<ul><li>Education and Work Experience
<ul><li>Associate degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field from an institution of higher learning accredited by a regional accreditation association recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
</li><li>Must possess a current and valid Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher</li>
<li>Must have three (3) semester units in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development, with a total of six (6) units within the first year of employment.</li>
<li>Must be at least 18 years old</li>
</ul></li><li>Knowledge and Skills
<ul><li>Ability to provide responsive and nurturing teacher-child interactions, and to plan and implement learning experiences that:
<ul><li>Ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment data.</li>
<li>Promote children&rsquo;s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate.</li>
<li>Advance children&rsquo;s intellectual and physical development, including improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy, phonemic, and print awareness, understanding and use of language and increasingly complex and varied vocabulary, appreciation of books, understanding of early math and science, problem-solving skills, and approaches to learning.</li>
<li>Establish and maintain a healthy learning environment.</li>
<li>Support children&rsquo;s social and emotional development.</li>
<li>Encourage family involvement of the children in an Early Head Start program and support the development of relationships between children and their families.</li>
<li>Promote infant/toddler development.</li>
<li>Demonstrate knowledge of safety issues in infant/toddler care (such as SIDS).</li>
<li>Facilitate effective communication with infants, toddlers, parents, and other staff members.</li>
</ul></li><li>Must be a team player with outstanding interpersonal skills
</li><li>Must have good organizational, written/oral communication and observation skills
</li><li>Basic computer skills required.</li>
<li>Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus, but not required
</li></ul></li></ul>SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
<ul><li>Current Adult &amp; Pediatric CPR/1St Aid Certificate</li>
<li>Valid California Driver&rsquo;s License and insurance coverage</li>
<li>Must pass the following background checks prior to start of employment:
<ul><li>Sex Offender Registry</li>
<li>Child Abuse and Neglect State Registry</li>
<li>State or Tribal Criminal History Check, including fingerprints</li>
<li>FBI Criminal History Check, including fingerprints
</li></ul></li><li>Must have verification of T.B. clearance at time of employment, to be renewed every four (4) years (every 4 years for chest x-rays).</li>
<li>Must complete a physical examination at time of employment, to be renewed every four (4) years.</li>
<li>Provide proof of the following immunizations as required: Measles, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Influenza, and COVID-19.</li>
<li>Must complete 15 clock hours of professional development annually that builds the knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities of staff to improve child, family, and staff outcomes. Of this, a minimum of 50% of the 15 hours (or 7.5 hours) must be focused on the specific content area or job assignment. Must also complete an annual Professional Development Plan (PDP) to be reviewed 3 times during the year.</li>
<li>Must obtain 21 hours/year of professional development (105 hours every five years) to maintain their teaching certification.</li>
<li>PACE will assist applicants that are eligible and have an active Certificate of Clearance with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to apply for a Temporary County Certificate, Child Development (TCC) through Los Angeles County while waiting for CTC (Commission on Teacher Credentialing) to process.</li>
</ul>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The working conditions and physical demands of this position will be those that must be met to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The physical environment the incumbent will work in is typically a pre-school environment with moderate noise levels that would be expected in that type of work environment. Outdoor and indoor supervision of playgrounds / workplace for on-going periods occurs regularly. Lift and carry up to 45 lbs. or more. The individual must be able to work with children at their eye level and always maintain visual supervision of children, as well as hear, communicate, and comprehend effectively with children, staff, and parents. The individual also must be able to walk, sit, kneel, crawl, carry, push, pull and participate in activities indoors and outdoors as needed in an environment with children and adults.
<ul><li>T.B. Test within the past year prior to employment, and every four (4) years thereafter (every 4 years for a chest X-ray).</li>
</ul><ul><li>Must pass health screening (LIC 503) at time of employment, health screening is accepted within one year prior to hire, to be renewed every four (4) years.
</li><li>Provide proof of the following immunizations as required: Measles, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), and Influenza.</li>
<li>COVID vaccination required; must have two-dose series of Pfizer or Moderna or a single-dose of Johnson &amp; Johnson. Those that need a medical or religious exemption must reach out separately.</li>
<li>Representative physical demands of the job include normal vision and hearing, standing for extended periods, sitting for extended periods, kneeling, and stooping, manipulating objects with hands, reaching overhead, and occasionally lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 45 pounds.</li></ul></div>

Teacher II EHS- Young Innovators

Bright Horizons Family Solutions

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Child Care Associate Teacher</h1>
Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children&rsquo;s lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Teacher.
Bright Horizons at Baldwin Park, FL is now hiring!
Full-time positions now available with:<ul><li>
Floating between all ages from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM</li><li>
Preferred: DCF45hrs/exams (contingent upon state residency OR time in field)</li><li>
 Highly Preferred: CDA</li><li>
We offer competitive pay ranging from $14.45 -17.95 per hour based on education and experience!</li><li>
View our center! Baldwin Park</li></ul>
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children</li><li>
Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones</li><li>
Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines</li></ul>
Qualifications:
Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:
<ul><li>18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required</li><li>
1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred</li><li>
CDA, Associate, or bachelor&rsquo;s degree in early education or related field is preferred</li><li>
Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required</li></ul>
Join us to create a safe, nurturing environment that supports children&rsquo;s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create engaging curriculum that shapes future learners and leaders. Discover where your passion and a career at Bright Horizons can lead you &ndash; all in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply today and explore the possibilities!
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons&rsquo;, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons&rsquo; policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.
The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.
Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:
The hourly rate for this position is between $14.45 -17.95 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.
Benefits:
Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:<ul><li>
Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>
401(k) retirement plan</li><li>
Life insurance</li><li>
Long-term and short-term disability insurance</li><li>
Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA &amp; Degree Program</li></ul>
Explore your passion for early learning; pursue your purpose as a teacher, and enjoy the possibilities of all the places a Bright Horizons career can take you &ndash; in a workplace dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion; where you can be you. Come build a brighter future at one of FORTUNE&rsquo;s &ldquo;100 Best Companies to Work For.&rdquo; Apply today!
Compensation: $14.45 - 17.95 / hr<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Life at Bright Horizons:</h1>
At Bright Horizons, you&rsquo;re more than your job title &mdash; you&rsquo;re the difference. Whether you&rsquo;re nurturing a child&rsquo;s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We&rsquo;re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future &mdash; for yourself and for others.
Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.</div>

Full Time Associate Child Care Teacher

<div>Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children&rsquo;s lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Associate Teacher.
Full-time and part-time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children</li><li>
Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones</li><li>
Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines</li></ul>
Qualifications:
Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:
<ul><li>18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required</li><li>
2 years of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred</li><li>
CDA, Associate, or bachelor&rsquo;s degree in early education or related field is preferred</li></ul>
Join us to create a safe, nurturing environment that supports children&rsquo;s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create engaging curriculum that shapes future learners and leaders. Discover where your passion and a career at Bright Horizons can lead you &ndash; all in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply today and explore the possibilities!
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons&rsquo;, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons&rsquo; policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.
The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.
Compensation:
The pay range for this position is between $16.05 - $19.95 / hr. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.
Benefits:
Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:<ul><li>
Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>
401(k) retirement plan</li><li>
Life insurance</li><li>
Long-term and short-term disability insurance</li><li>
Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA &amp; Degree Program</li></ul>
Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.
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Compensation: $16.05 - $19.95 / hr<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Life at Bright Horizons:</h1>
At Bright Horizons, you&rsquo;re more than your job title &mdash; you&rsquo;re the difference. Whether you&rsquo;re nurturing a child&rsquo;s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We&rsquo;re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future &mdash; for yourself and for others.
Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.</div>

Child Care Associate Teacher

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