STRONG BEGINNINGS ASSOCIATE TEACHER (3 yr old Preschool)

Strong Beginnings (3-yr-old preschool) Associate Teacher

Full-time, non-union, at-will position

Positions Summary:

The Strong Beginnings Associate Teacher is responsible for assisting the Lead Classroom Teacher in all aspects of planning, assessing, and instructing 3-year-olds, based on the needs of each child and the grant requirements. This associate teacher should be comfortable with diaper changing and potty training. The associate teacher is also responsible for helping the lead teacher in maintaining program quality and documentation as outlined in the Strong Beginnings Implementation Manual, CLASS, Classroom Coach, and LARA daycare licensing guidelines.

Required Qualifications:

● An associate’s degree (AA) in early childhood education or child development or the equivalent; or

● A valid classroom CDA Credential

Preferred Qualifications:

● Experience with early childhood/preschool children, particularly with at-risk children

● Certification in CPR and First Aid

● Work effectively, make decisions, and problem-solve collaboratively within a team

● Work well with diverse families and engage parents as full partners in their child’s learning

● Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and teachers

Responsibilities:

● Implement developmentally-appropriate instruction for children using a research-based curriculum

● Change diapers and facilitate potty training as needed for each child enrolled in the program.

● Follow the daily schedule as outlined in the curriculum and Strong Beginnings guidelines

● Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of children and provide age-appropriate instructional support

● Meet with the Early Childhood Specialist as needed to ensure quality programming and maintain a high-level Classroom Coach and CLASS rating.

● Attend staff meetings, workshops, and other scheduled program activities as requested

● Collaborate with the associate teacher in planning, team meetings, troubleshooting, and decision-making

● Create and update anecdotal records and portfolios for each child

● Complete required progress reports and other paperwork

● Participate in district recruitment efforts, including open houses and round-ups, and assist in student selection

● Able to work flexible hours as needed for family involvement activities, including home visits, recruitment events, and open house

● Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

Employee must be capable of performing physical demands of the job, including but not limited to lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and standing for long periods of time. Work environment has a raised noise level.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by those assigned to this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Administration reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment Date:

Pending approval by the Board of Education and satisfactory completion of pre-employment physical, drug screen, and criminal history checks. This program and related positions are conditional upon approval of the Child Care program licensing. Start in mid- December of the 2025-26 School Year.

Employment Type:

Full-time, 170 days per year, non-union at-will position

Starting Hourly rate & Fringes: $15-$16 an hour

Posting Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 19, 2025

TO APPLY:

Fill out the application on the employment page of our website:

https://www.mc-isd.org/departments/human-resources/employment/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person