Job Title: Assistant Teacher (Infant Toddler Preschool or Float)
Organization: Includ(Ed)
Location: Pacific Beach San Diego CA
Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time Onsite
Reports To: Founding Preschool Director and/or Lead Teacher
Pay Range: $21$23/hour (based on experience and education)
Position Overview
The Assistant Teacher supports the daily care supervision and learning experiences of children across Includ(Ed)s Infant Toddler and Preschool classrooms. This role may be assigned to a specific age group or serve as a float providing flexible coverage across rooms as needed.
Assistant Teachers play a vital role in creating a safe nurturing inclusive environment where all children including those with disabilities can learn grow and thrive. This position requires warmth flexibility teamwork and a strong commitment to inclusive early childhood education.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Child Care & Classroom Support
- Assist with the direct care and supervision of children in infant toddler and/or preschool classrooms
- Support childrens physical social-emotional communication and developmental needs
- Assist lead teachers with implementing daily activities and routines
- Ensure all children are under direct supervision at all times
Daily Routines & Caregiving
- Support activities of daily living including diapering toileting feeding hygiene and rest
- Prepare and serve bottles snacks and meals as assigned
- Follow individualized care plans including feeding and sleep schedules for infants
Learning Environment & Safety
- Maintain a clean safe and developmentally appropriate classroom environment
- Ensure equipment materials and facilities are clean well-maintained and safe
- Assist with classroom setup transitions and outdoor supervision
Collaboration & Communication
- Work collaboratively with lead teachers assistant teachers and therapists
- Communicate respectfully and professionally with families to support continuity between home and school
- Demonstrate good judgment diplomacy and effective communication while representing Includ(Ed)
Program & Administrative Support
- Assist with classroom documentation logs and basic record keeping
- Participate in staff meetings trainings and professional development opportunities
- Provide flexible coverage across classrooms as needed to support ratios and staffing needs
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support program operations
Lines of Supervision & Assignment
Reports To:
- Founding Preschool Director
- Lead Teacher in assigned classroom
Assignment May Include:
- Infant Classroom (018 months)
- Toddler Classroom (1236 months)
- Preschool Classroom (2 yearsTK)
- Float support across multiple classrooms
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 12 core ECE units required including 3 units related to infant care
- Minimum 6 months experience working with children in a licensed childcare or early learning setting
- Experience with infants toddlers or in inclusive settings preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Patience empathy and a genuine passion for working with young children
- Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively as part of a team
- Willingness to learn and implement inclusive strategies and classroom supports
Additional Requirements
- DOJ/FBI/CA CACI Livescan fingerprint clearance
- Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- 16-hour Preventative Health & Safety training preferred
- Bilingual (Spanish) and/or working use of ASL a plus
- Reliable transportation and consistent attendance
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to kneel bend stoop sit on the floor and stand for extended periods
- Ability to actively engage in physical play and supervision