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Surround Care Division:
Assistant Teacher
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Education and Qualifications
  • One year experience working with children.
  • Current certification in Pediatric CPR (yearly) and Pediatric First Aid (yearly) which is acceptable to Community Care Licensing (Health and Safety Code 1596.866)
  • Ability to correctly and effectively communicate in written and oral English.
Preferred qualifications
  • Three semester units in Child Development acceptable to licensing.
  • A California Driver's License, daily use of an automobile, and automobile liability insurance.
Responsibilities and Duties
  • Plan and conduct group activities based on the Surround Care curriculum.*
  • Supervise and interact with children in a positive manner.*
  • Develop and maintain learning centers which reflect the interests and needs of the children enrolled in the program.*
  • Provide a wide variety of experiences for children with an emphasis on active participation.*
  • Use sensitivity and good judgement when interacting with children and parents.*
  • Accomplish other duties as assigned to create and maintain a quality school age program.*
  • Work effectively with other team members.*
  • Actively participate in in-service training.*
  • Provide a well-supervised, safe environment.*
  • Work with the children to maintain a clean environment both inside and outside.*
  • Cooperate with the Surround Care Teacher in planning, supervision and implementation of the program.*
  • Provide a clean and sanitary facility (inside and out) on a daily basis according to Options center based cleaning checklist.*
  • Read and implement all agency and program policies and procedures."
  • Plan or participate in planning and implementing parent meetings and activities, including Family Nights.*
  • Recruit, train and supervise parents and other volunteers.
  • Promote full enrollment and participate in recruitment of children as directed.*
  • Accurately complete all assigned paperwork and documentation, on a timely basis, according to agency policies and procedures.*
  • Assist the Surround Care Teacher as needed.*
  • Other duties as assigned.
    * Denotes essential job functions
Reporting Responsibility
  • Works under direction of the Surround Care Teacher and Surround Care Education Coordinator.
Job Specs
  • Twelve month work year for most in this position.
  • Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required.
  • Employment, responsibilities, compensation, or any other factor may be affected by changes in governmental regulations, the Agency's contracts, or at Agency's discretion.
StatusPart-Time, Non-Exempt: $10.32/hr. + Benefits
How to ApplyCall Division for application (626) 284-9935 or print an application &
send fax to: (626) 284-3736
Print an application. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to print this application.
* Options is an equal opportunity employer

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