Preschool Associate Teacher, Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred, Vacancy CL-17-25 (REPOST) Deadline: 4/19/2024

Description:

STANISLAUS COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
PRESCHOOL ASSOCIATE TEACHER
STANISLAUS COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

CLASS TITLE: Preschool Associate Teacher

BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of a program administrator, assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of a
comprehensive child development program for preschool aged children; provide support to students and
parents.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Assist in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive child development program for preschool aged
children; assist in planning and implementing suitable learning experiences for students; lead small groups of
special needs students in classroom activities.
Participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of individual student programs; assist in observing
and recording student development and progress.
Assist students with developing positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults; serve as a positive
role model for students.
Provide support to students and parents; learn individual interest of children and receive input from parents.
Supervise and participate in playground activities.
Operate instructional equipment and machines as assigned.
Perform a variety of clerical tasks in support of the program; prepare attendance reports, lunch counts and other
records as assigned; maintain student files.
Assist in setting up, monitoring and cleaning program facilities.
Assist with communicating student and parent needs to appropriate support service personnel in school and the
community; assist students, teachers and/or parents with communication problems resulting from a limited
knowledge of English as assigned.
Attend a variety of meetings as assigned including in-service training sessions.
Conduct home visits with families as required.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Policies and objectives of assigned program.
Child growth and development principles.
Record-keeping techniques.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and courtesy.

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Operation of various instructional equipment.
ABILITY TO:
Assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive child development program for
preschool aged children.
Provide support to students and parents.
Lead classroom activities as assigned.
Work effectively with various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Prepare and maintain records and reports.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Operate various instructional equipment.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from high school required. Enrollment in an Associate or Bachelor degree program preferred. One
year experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.
LICENSE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification
California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher level Permit required.
Some positions in this class may be required to possess bilingual skills in a designated second language.
Valid California driver's license.
Be insurable and maintain insurability.
May be required to provide own transportation.
ENVIRONMENT:
Classroom environment.
Constant interruptions.
Home visits as required.
Drive a vehicle to conduct work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Seeing to monitor students and read a variety of materials.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.

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Standing for extended periods of time.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate specialized apparatus (e.g. latches, levers and switches on certain
devices like gates, cribs and playground equipment) and standard office and classroom equipment.
Rushing, pulling and lifting light-medium weighted objects.
Frequently standing, walking and sitting.


APPROVAL DATES:

Revised: October 26, 2001
Revised: October 6, 2009
Revised: May 18, 2012
Revised: July 12, 2012
Revised: November 24, 2020


CSEA APPROVAL: April 25, 2012
FTE:
1.0
UNIT:
CFS CSEA
SALARY: Range 7
WORK DAYS: 261

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