Part- Time Preschool Teacher

Trust Automation

Trust Children's Center is a high quality, children's center born out of the belief in work-life balance and the importance of our children. Trust Children's Center's curriculum incorporates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) and the philosophies of the Outdoor Classroom into natural children's play. The Trust Children's Center is a self-run, day care center sponsored by Trust Automation. Employees of the Trust Children's Center are employed by Trust Automation, a fast-growing company in San Luis Obispo which designs, builds, and supports control and power management systems.

Trust Automation is an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining a skilled, productive, and diverse workforce, personnel with competencies and experience related to the regional and State population.  Every employee has an “at-will” relationship with Trust Automation.  This means that employment with Trust Automation is at the mutual consent of the employer and the employee and is subject to termination by either party at will, with or without cause or advance notice.

 Job Summary

The Teacher Assistant position will be responsible for assisting with the academic, social-emotional growth and development of all children attending the Children’s Center. Age groups may include infants, toddlers and/or preschool age children.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

• Under general supervision of the Director, assume responsibility for implementing a quality program for young children, ages 6 weeks-5 years old.
• Able to work as a team with other teachers in a multi-age setting.
• Willing and able to fill in any responsibilities needed with various age groups when situations arise.
• Able to assist in maintaining a clean and organized environment.
• Follows philosophies of The Outdoor Classroom Project and Reggio based learning
• If asked, able to attend an evening staff meeting and/or training once per month.
• Able to take direction from Classroom Teachers.
• Able to communicate effectively as a member of a team.
• Follows schedules and directions of classroom teachers to assist in diapering, food preparation, cleaning, laundry, dishes and all other aspects of childcare.
• Understands the role of an assistant as second in charge. Communication with families and discipline of children should be roles primarily handled by the full-time classroom teachers.

Position Requirements

• 6+ units in Child Development/Early Childhood Education, with the plan of getting 12+ units. Would prefer if you had a minimum of 3 units of Infant/Toddler Studies
• CPR/First Aide certified including fifteen hours of Health and Safety Training.
• Good communication, problem solving, and priority setting skills as well as maintaining an overall positive and professional attitude /disposition
• Applied knowledge of computer software including Word, Outlook, digital photography and Excel for email, documentation and child portfolios.
• Ability to work as a team with other teachers in a multi-age setting with a willingness to be adaptable
• Ability to make decisions on behalf of children and protect their well-being
• Must be able to manage confidential information
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and in case of emergency a 40-pound child
• This position requires successfully passing a Livescan background check, prior to the first day of employment. 

Physical Requirements

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone or virtually.
• Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, or assemble/manufacture intricate items.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Sitting or standing for extended period of time.
• Physical agility to lift 50 pounds to shoulder height. Any items that weigh more than 50 pounds will require two or more people or a lifting device to move.
• Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.

Pay/Salary Information

Pay scale for this position - $17.50 to $21 hourly