Associate Teacher

• 1.
• Demonstrate experience in Early Childhood education or equivalent 2.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children in an active environment 3.
• Understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants, toddlers and preschoolers 4.
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds 5.
• Ability to operate under stressful working conditions in a rapidly changing work environment with multiple priorities is required 6.
• Ability to speak and write the English language at a high and professional level 7.
• High degree of confidentiality 8.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel and Outlook preferred 9.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 10.
• Excellent and professional telephone etiquette and presence 11.
• High degree of organizational skills 12.
• Approach problem solving creatively 13.
• Strong ability to utilize a high level of time management and handling multiple tasks

Certificates, licenses, registrations

• 1.
• Must possess a high diploma, GED or equivalent 2.
• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License, and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle 3.
• Must be 21 years or older 4.
• Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training 5.
• Must have a Associate Teacher permit or equivalent 6.
• Minimum of 12 ECE/CD units completed prior to hire 7.
• CPR and Mandated Reporter Certificate 8.
• Must pass Live Scan and other background screenings

Physical requirements

• 1.
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis 2.
• Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects 3.
• Ability to reach overhead 4.
• Ability to operate telephone 5.
• Ability to lift up to 25-40 lbs.
• 6.
• Ability to operate a computer 7.
• Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information 8.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, Printer.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.