Requirements:

• 2 – 5 years of experience in ECE program,
• 12 – 24 ECE units, need to be enrolled in units toward GE units, OR
• CTC Associate Teacher permit.
• 6 ECE units in infant and toddler development/curriculum.

Qualifications:

The person selected for this position is required to possess an "Associate" Child Development Teaching Permit or higher with at least 6 months classroom experience. Individuals who do not possess but qualify, must obtain a Child Development Associate Permit, or higher, within 6 months of NBCC employment. Associate Teachers are required to work collegially as a team member with other center staff and respond positively to all management supervision and feedback.

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:

Professionalism

• Adheres to all NBCC policies and procedures as mandated by Executive, Program, and/or Educational Resource Director.
• In cooperation with the teaching team, maintain general housekeeping tasks (to provide and orderly, professional environment and atmosphere).
• Obtain and maintain certification of Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR as required by California State Licensing
• Engage in regular self-assessment/goal setting and participate in timely evaluation of job performance with the Head Teacher and/or Site Supervisor.
• In cooperation with the Head Teacher, staff and/or Site Supervisor, obtain appropriate substitutes when ill, for vacation, and any other time off site for any reason.
• Attend all scheduled NBCC Staff Development Days.
• Demonstrate ability to work as a collegial team member with respect, trust, and professionalism with co-workers.
• Demonstrate professional demeanor at all times.
• Support teaching team in implementing specific child behavior plans, intervention, and resource referrals.

Child Interaction

• Adheres to all CCL Personal Rights requirements. Children in childcare programs must not be subjected to corporal or unusual punishment, including yelling, spanking, humiliation, mental abuse, or punitive interference with daily living functions such as speaking, sleeping or toileting.
• Give warmth and positive attention to each and every child in the classroom.
• Recognize and consider each child in relationship to cultural and/ ethnic background, as well as respond to each unique individual child with dignity and respect. Foster positive self-esteem through respectful interactions with children and staff.
• Practice positive re-enforcement and re-direction methods. Children in childcare programs must not be subjected to corporal or unusual punishment, including spanking, humiliation, mental abuse, or punitive interference with daily living functions such as speaking, sleeping or toileting.