Infant / Toddler Associate Teacher - Project
Infant/Toddler Associate Teacher - Project
Typical Tasks
- Supports the Teacher-Project in organizing and maintaining a developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive learning environment; ensuring a healthy, safe, clean environment both inside and out of the facility
- Provides nurturing routines such as diapering, dressing and feeding infants and toddlers
- Assists toddlers with toilet training and development of self-help skills
- Supervises sleeping infants and toddlers
- Supports the Teacher-Project in collaborating with parents, building a relationship of mutual respect and cooperation; and communicating verbally and in writing as approved by the Teacher-Project
- Assists the Teacher-Project in monitoring and maintaining all appropriate records, documents and files, submitting reports in a timely and accurate manner as required while following confidentiality guidelines
- Supports the Teacher-Project in screening and portfolio assessment within required time frames and uses assessment to plan developmentally appropriate group and individualized activities
- Supports the Teacher-Project in implementing appropriate behavior management techniques
- Models conflict resolution and problem solving for adults and children
- Models appropriate professional behavior to other instructional staff'
- Facilitates open and effective, professional oral and written communication with families, staff and children
- Maintains commitment to training and continuing professional development
- Follows procedures for making verbal and written reports of suspected child abuse to Children's Protective Services and to others as required
- Reports unusual incidents to supervisors as required
- Complies with standards of conduct as required by Federal, State and County regulations
- Performs other tasks as may be required for the efficient operation of the comprehensive, integrated program
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Possession of 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education/Child Development, including core courses and three (3) units in Infant/Toddler Care and Education, or an Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or related field from an accredited college or university which includes three (3) units in Infant/Toddler Care and Education.
Permit Required: Possession of a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing or a Contra Costa County Associate Teacher Temporary County Certificate (CCC AT TCC).
Other Requirements: As required by law all appointees must successfully pass a physical examination, fingerprint and tuberculosis clearances.