Infant/Toddler Teacher

24 Days Old

About the Organization
MAOF uses a multi-generational approach to uplift the whole family. We provide social services for infants through seniors across four pillars: early child education services, senior services, community development services, and community partnership services.

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

MEXICAN AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION

MAOF CCP PROGRAM

POSITION TITLE: Infant Toddler Teacher

Salary: $21.60- $22.50 per hour

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, hourly

REPORTS TO: Program Director, Program Manager, Site Supervisor and or designee

DEFINITION

A staff person who provides care and supervision for infants and toddlers in the assigned group(s) and will plan, supervise, and implement the education program within the classroom in accordance with policies, procedures, and overall philosophy of the Early Head Start Program.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND SPECIFIC DUTIES (not limited to)


KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Education and Commission on Teacher Credentialing Permit:

Infant Toddler Teacher: Must have a State of California Children's Child Development Associate Teacher or Teacher Permit from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Must follow an education plan and continue going to school to obtain an AA degree in a related field. Proof of enrollment is required with no less than 3 semester units or 4 quarter units per year. 6 infant/toddler units are highly preferred (must have a minimum of 3 infant/toddler units and will be required to complete another 3 within 1 year of employment). Minimum of 1 year paid experience working with children 0-3.

Skills:
  1. Ability to communicate, both oral and written
  2. Bilingual (English-Spanish).
  3. Ability to speak, read and write English well enough to understand and be understood by others.
  4. Listens attentively to others; asks clarifying questions to gain a better understanding of the other person's views and underlying assumptions.
  5. Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem solving; willingly cooperates with co-workers.
  6. Attends work consistently and punctually arrives to meetings prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on commitments; meets deadlines.
  7. Maintains confidentiality by honoring the private and confidential matters of co-workers, families, and children.
  8. Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes.
  9. Deals with issues directly, in a respectful and timely manner. Focuses on resolving the issue while not criticizing the person.
  10. Sensitive to the needs of others.
  11. Sincere commitment to providing services to children and the community.
  12. Ability to assess and respond quickly to varied situations.


HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

As a condition of employment, must pass a pre-employment Health Screening, including passing a physical examination, verification of a T.B. clearance and Drug screening. T.B. clearance must be renewed every four years. Must provide vaccination records for influenza, pertussis, and measles at the time of employment, annual requirement thereafter.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  1. Must possess LiveScan fingerprint clearance at all times during employment. Revoked fingerprint clearance number will lead to immediate removal from the site and termination of employment.
  2. Mandatory pediatric first aid and CPR certificate, responsible to maintain, as a condition of employment.
  3. Must provide updated educational transcripts as required.
  4. Must have and maintain a valid California Driver's License, daily use of a personal and insured vehicle.


PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, sit, and walk. The employee may lift and/or move children up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The mental demands while performing the duties of this class; the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret complex data; information and documents; analyze and solve complex problems; observe and interpret people and situations; use math/mathematical reasoning; perform highly detailed work under changing intensive deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions, and interact with MAAC management, department managers, and staff, Parent Policy Council, parents, community and business leaders, local elected officials, representatives of funding agencies, the media, the public and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom may be dissatisfied or upset.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Position
Infant/Toddler Teacher

Number of Openings
5

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Location
106-Maywood Ct

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Location:
Maywood
Job Type:
PartTime

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