Associate Teacher
Company: SPANISH SPEAKING UNITY COUNCIL
Location: Antioch
Posted on: February 18, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Title : Associate Teacher
Reports To : Center Director Department : Children & Family
Services Location : Antioch, CA Schedule : Monday through Friday
Travel : Local, including field trips, occasional home visits and
required training sessions Employee Status : Regular, Full-time,
Non-Exempt Union : SEIU 1021 Supervises : N/A Benefits Three weeks
of paid vacation a year, 10 sick days, 14 holidays, medical and
dental benefits on the first of the month following 30-days of
employment, life insurance policy at no cost to employee (with the
option of increasing policy amount), flexible spending account for
medical and dependent care costs, commuter benefits, 403(b) with
employer match, and other benefits. We foster a joyful workplace
and offer opportunities for professional development and growth.
Agency Summary The Unity Council is a non-profit Social Equity
Development Corporation with and over 60-year history in the
Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland. Our mission is to promote social
equity and improve quality of life by building vibrant communities
where everyone can work, learn, and thrive. Our programs aim to
provide the community with the tools, knowledge, and resources to
transform their lives and ultimately achieve their long-term
educational, career, and financial goals. These holistic programs
and services reach more than 10,000 individuals and families
annually in five languages. Programs include: early childhood
education, youth mentorship and leadership development, employment
services, career readiness training, housing and financial
stability, senior citizen services, affordable housing and
neighborhood development, and arts and cultural events. Our work
expands beyond the Fruitvale district and now reaches across
Oakland and into Concord. The Unity Council employs a diverse
workforce of more than 300 people who reflect the linguistic,
cultural, and ethnic identity of the communities we serve. Program
Summary The Children and Family Services programs include Head
Start, Early Head Start, State Pre-Kindergarten, Home Based
Services, and Developmental Play Groups. Over 900 children birth
through kindergarten entry and 32 expectant parents and their
families receive child development and comprehensive family
services through the Unity Council. The programs are diverse,
multilingual, developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive,
and individualized for each child and family services are provided
in four centers and two home-based programs throughout Oakland and
Monument Corridor neighborhood in Concord, CA. Position Summary
Under the guidance of the Center Director, the Head Start Associate
Teacher provides quality primary care giving for infants or
toddlers in a safe and supervised early care and education setting.
Promotes the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
of Early Head Start children enrolled in the program.
Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities include, but are
not limited to the following: Provide relationship-based care in
daily routines such as mealtime, toileting, hand washing, and
napping for infants or toddlers; Plan and implement developmentally
appropriate curriculum; Collaborate with team on developing and
implementing daily lesson plans; Conduct assessments, develop
individual development plans and record ongoing observations of
children in assigned groups; Prepare and conduct parent-teacher
conferences for children in assigned group according to schedule of
requirements; Conduct home visits for children in assigned groups
according to schedule of requirements; Utilize classroom materials
and routines to promote an environment conductive to appropriate
levels of development, interests, and specific needs of the
children; Maintain effective and professional relationships with
enrolled families; Maintain a safe and healthy classroom
environment in accordance with Head Start Program Performance
Standards, Title 5, and Title 22 Regulations; Attend regular staff
meetings as scheduled by Center Director or Management; Complete a
minimum of 21 hours of Professional Development annually, including
college courses towards a Teacher Permit as determined by the
Professional Development Coordinator; Perform additional duties as
assigned by Center Director and Management. Qualifications Ability
to create and implement daily curriculum plans; Ability to work
harmoniously in a multi-cultural team; Ability to promote feelings
of security and trust in infants and toddlers by being warm,
supportive, and comforting; A caring, compassionate approach to
working with children and families as well as maintaining an open,
friendly and cooperative relationship with each child’s family;
Bilingual Spanish/English or Asian Language/English preferred;
Awareness of safe lifting techniques for lifting children, supplies
and furnishings and commitment to using preventive health measures
in the classroom to prevent the spread of disease. Requirements
Associate Teacher Permit from Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
15 units in ECE, including 9 units in core courses (Child, Family
and Community, Child Growth and Development, and Curriculum) and 6
units in Infant/Toddler Care (infant toddler units may be in
progress in in HS classroom). Physical Requirements Must be able
climb stairs, reach, bend, lift 20-30 pounds, crawl, kneel, stoop,
twist, grasp with hands and fingers materials, use arms and legs,
able to walk, climb ladders if applicable. Pre-Employment
Requirements Physical exam TB test Background/fingerprint clearance
MMR and Tdap vaccinations, CPR Child Abuse Mandated Reporter
Training This description is not intended to be construed as an
exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities or requirements for the
position. This position may change or assume additional duties at
any time. Please submit your cover letter and resume. The Unity
Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Keywords: SPANISH SPEAKING UNITY COUNCIL, Sacramento , Associate Teacher, Education / Teaching , Antioch, California
