Job detail
Associate Teacher
COMMUNITY BRIDGES
OTHER
Posted 4/2/2026
Location
Santa Cruz, California
Salary
$24 - $26 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The associate teacher assists in providing a quality, developmentally appropriate program while ensuring the health and safety of children in the classroom. Responsibilities include planning curriculum, conducting developmental observations, and maintaining positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess knowledge of early childhood education methods and be able to obtain a child development associate teacher permit within six months. The role requires physical ability to lift 40 pounds and the completion of background checks, health screenings, and immunization requirements.
professional certificateMentoringBilingualCPRConflict resolutionRecord keepingFirst aidTeam collaborationCurriculum planningParent communicationClassroom managementEarly childhood educationChild safetyDevelopmental assessmentObservation documentation