Job Summary Teaching staff support the planning and delivery of high-quality programs for children ranging from infants through school age, depending on program needs. This role involves facilitating age-appropriate activities, supporting childrens social and emotional development, and ensuring children are supervised at all times in a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment. Essential Functions • Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with learning foundations and childrens interests • Create and maintain enriched, intentional, and supportive learning environments • Build authentic, culturally responsive relationships with children, families, and team members • Ensure childrens health and safety through proper supervision, positive interactions, and compliance with safety standards • Collaborate effectively with colleagues to deliver high-quality programs and maintain a positive workplace culture Work Environment Expectations • Foster positive, respectful interactions with children and youth • Maintain safe emotional and physical environments • Demonstrate reliability through regular attendance and punctuality • Participate actively in indoor and outdoor programming • Follow safety guidelines, report health or safety concerns, and remain calm during emergencies or first-aid situations Physical & Environmental Conditions • Work in both indoor and outdoor environments, including varying weather conditions safe for children • Conduct visual safety inspections and implement preventative measures • Tolerate occasional loud noise during activities • Perform frequent bending, lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, and sitting on the floor • Lift and carry items up to 15 lbs. individually or with assistance • Navigate playground equipment, uneven terrain, and varying heights • Supervise off-site activities and field trips as required Qualifications & Experience Role Overview Associate Teachers share responsibility for the care and education of an assigned group of children. More than one Associate Teacher may be assigned to a classroom. Education • 12–24 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field with passing grades of C- or better, OR • Associate Teacher Permit or higher issued by the appropriate credentialing authority Experience & Skills • 6–12 months of experience in a group care or classroom setting with a consistent age group preferred • Strong skills in classroom management, communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution • Effective organization, time management, and curriculum documentation abilities • Ability to work collaboratively in a professional team environment • Adult and infant/child CPR & First Aid certification preferred • Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred based on program needs