ECE Assistant Teacher

JOB SUMMARY
The Happy Campers Preschool Teacher primary purpose is to utilize their skills, knowledge and
judgment to develop and create appropriate curriculum plans for children.
JOB DELIVERABLES
Set limits and appropriate consequences for the child and the group in care
(teacher child ratio 1 to 12).
Facilitate individual and group controls.
Encourage conformity with established schedules and routines.
Supervise the following activities:
Personal hygiene.
Personal belongings.
Nutrition, snacks and lunch.
Participate and encourage children to participate in center activities.
Be familiar with, participate in, and make use of philosophy, and the facilities of programs
offered.
Maintain professional standards and provide a positive role model for the child and group by:
Maintaining supportive relationships with other staff.
Maintaining high standards of personal hygiene and grooming.
Maintaining appropriate standards of neatness and dress
Maintaining a clear focus towards developing independence and positive self-esteem.
Separate "home life" problems from work.
Facility maintenance is everyone's responsibility (children and staff).
Children depending on their developmental level are expected to help clean up after activities
such as lunch, snacks, inside/outside activities, crafts, etc.
Teachers are expected to ensure that the centers classrooms, bathrooms, inside/outside activity
areas, kitchen, and lounge are clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times.
Other duties as assigned.
Report to the Director or Program Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. Child Day Care General Licensing requirements, Section
101216 Personnel Requirements.
Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 2. Day Care Centers. Subchapter 1. Basic Requirements. Section
101316.2 Teacher Qualification and Duties (prior to employment a teacher shall have
completed 6 semester units or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education with a
passing grade; at least 2 units or equivalent quarter units each semester until the education
requirement has been met).
Sound personal qualifications-maturity, stability, physical and mental health.
California drivers license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to physically manage children (up to 40 lbs.)-carrying; positioning children
Ability to act basic physical movement (sit, stand, walk, run, job, hop and etc)
Ability to go up and down stairs and transition up from the floor with ease
ABILITIES
Understanding the needs of children, families and coworkers in a child day care center.
Genuine love of working with children and able to develop effective and meaningful
relationships with children.
Contemporary understanding of children and theories of child development.
Able to work individually and as a team member.
This position must adhere to company policies and procedures as defined in the employee
handbook and must maintain a high standard of personal conduct.Life Steps Foundation, Inc.

Offered compensation: $20/hr - $23/hr

Experience and License Requirements

• Associates Degree