EPISCOPAL COMMUNITY SERVICES JOB POSTING EEO M/F/D/V
REQ #: OPEN: CLOSE: LOCATION: TEMP/REG:
15-20ECS 5/5/2015 Open until filled South Bay Area of San Diego Regular
POSITION:
Associate Teacher
REPORTS TO:
Teacher
EEOC CLASS:
Service Worker (9)
FLSA:
Non - Exempt
SCHEDULE:
Monday – Friday
SALARY RANGE:
$12.65/hour - AA Degree
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under the supervision of the Teacher, the Associate Teacher will assist with the preparation and presentation of the daily plan of activities for the children and generally help in all teaching and center related activities. This includes, but is not limited to: curriculum implementation, coordinating volunteers in the classroom, promotion of a positive self-image for each child and the assurance of the safety of all children.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
$13.92/hour - BA Degree
1. Assist in the development of lesson plans with goals, objectives, activities and outcomes. 2. Provide opportunities for children to develop positive self-images and experience success. 3. Ensure that all children are appropriately supervised at all times. 4. Assist the teacher in setting up daily activities and presenting them to the children. 5. Establish routines and provide positive guidance and implement positive discipline when required. 6. Discuss identified concerns and needs with professionals as appropriate. 7. Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand. 8. Implement the daily classroom program as prepared in conjunction with other center staff and parents that enhances the positive self-image of each child and assures the safety of all children. 9. Assist with completing child assessments/screenings, child observations, individual educational plans and identification of children with special needs or challenging behavior. 10. Assist the teacher on home visits and parent teacher conferences as needed. 11. Assist the teacher on emergency and earthquake preparedness drills. 12. Assist in center food preparation and food services including clean up. 13. Assist in the general clean-up and packing of furniture as needed. 14. Help maintain a clean, safe and healthy classroom environment. 15. Assist in maintaining an attractive and stimulating learning environment that encourages children’s independence and self-selection of activities. 16. Assist in any hygiene needs of the children (i.e. diapering etc.) 17. Attend not less than 15 clock hours of professional development per year. Such professional development shall be high-quality, sustained, intensive and classroom focused in order to have a positive and lasting impact on classroom
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instruction. 18. Promote positive, professional relationships with children, staff and parents. 19. Coordinate activities of parents or other volunteers in the classroom and on field trips. 20. Encourage parent participation at all levels of the program. 21. Perform other duties as needed. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :
EDUCATION:
AA degree in Early Childhood Development
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of One (1) year paid experience working in a preschool classroom environment.
OTHER/SPECIAL:
Must be at least 18 years of age. Excellent oral and written skills. Ability to pass a physical examination and tuberculin skin test. Fingerprint clearance and criminal record check required. Verification of current driver’s license and insurance required for personal car usage. Proficient in Microsoft Office computer applications. Physical Requirements:
PHYSICAL:
0-24%
25-49%
Seeing: Must be able to read computer screen and various reports. Hearing: Must have capacity to hear and discern sounds. Standing / walking / sitting
50-74%
75-100% X X
X
Climbing / stooping / kneeling / bending / reaching Fingering/grasping/feeling: Must be able to write, type, and use phone system
X X
Lifting Requirement: Up to 25 pounds
ABOUT US ECS (Episcopal Community Services), with approximately 350 employees, maintains many programs addressing homelessness, unemployment, addiction, mental illness, domestic violence, and children's care and education in San Diego and Riverside Counties
POSITIONS REQUIRING DEGREE/ CREDENTIAL Where required, an official transcript from an accredited college or university and/or Credential must accompany the application. Applicants who fail to comply with this requirement will not be eligible for interview.
BENEFITS Vacation; sick leave; 16 holidays; medical, dental, vision; life insurance, EAP; 401 (k) (Discretionary Employer Contribution and Discretionary Employer Match after one year of service).
MISSION Statement: “Serving God by serving those in need.” ECS encourages a careful review of our mission. As we are a faith based non-profit organization, it is important to recognize and embrace our mission statement.
INTRODUCTORY PERIOD All positions have an initial introductory period of 90 days.
FILING APPLICATIONS When a closing date is indicated, applications and/or resumes must be received by or before 5:00 p.m. on that date, unless otherwise stated on this job announcement.
PROCESS: E-mail a completed employment application to the Human Resources Department by the closing date indicated on the job posting. A resume may also be submitted, but is optional. Please visit the career page of our website for a link to our application: www.ecscalifornia.org E-mail:
[email protected] (Please include Job # in the header) Visit us at our website: www.ecscalifornia.org
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