Preschool Associate Teacher

Wonderful Education provides the resources that every student needs to succeed in school and launch a rewarding career. With our preschool and innovative Career Pathways and College Success programs, we are reinventing the educational experience for students across California’s Central Valley. Between these programs and our new Wonderful Career Center, we are working to break the cycle of generational poverty and increase long-term career opportunities.

Lynda and Stewart Resnick, co-owners of The Wonderful Company, along with their foundation, fund college scholarships. The Resnicks also founded two K–12 Wonderful College Prep Academy charter schools in Delano and Lost Hills, California, and continue to support them to this day. To learn more about Wonderful Education, visit: csr.

wonderful.com/programs/education . The Preschool Associate Teacher embraces the individuality of each student and provides a safe and nurturing environment for all children. The Preschool Associate Teacher is responsible for supporting developmentally appropriate practices in an early childhood setting. Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities Knowledge of and ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations, as it relates to a Preschool Center in the State of California Support planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities across all developmental domains to meet the needs of each child Encourage children to solve conflicts on their own Interact with children and parents to create a welcoming environment Collaborate with colleagues to develop a “child-centered” program that addresses the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of young children Model kindness, consideration, and respect Attend and participate in all relevant staff, center, and community meetings, activities, and events Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of Early Childhood Education curriculum Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for ages 2-5 Knowledge of health, safety, and supervision requirements Ability to assist the lead teacher with lesson planning and implementation Ability to collaborate with diverse populations H.

S. Diploma or equivalent required, A.A./A.S. degree preferred Must hold a valid California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit Must have 12 core units of child development and a minimum of 50 days of experience working in an early childhood environment Active pediatric CPR, first aid, and AED certification Pay Rate: $19.

00 - $20.00/Hour. Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental, and 401k with match eligibility. Wonderful Giving ( wonderfulgiving.com ) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice. Quality of Life in the Central Valley: Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west, California's Central Valley is one of the world's most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Company's agricultural operations.

This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life, low cost of living, and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting, fishing, skiing, and surfing -- all within a two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer.

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