Open Positions at Maryvale
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Duarte Positions
JOB CATEGORY: Early Childhood Education
TITLE: Fully Qualified Teacher (FQT)
CLASSIFICATION: Fulltime, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 18:00 PM
STATUS: Hourly
REPORTS TO: ECE Administrator
REPORTING STAFF: Teacher’s Aide
SALARY: $19.80/ hr with $750 sign-on bonus
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direct supervision of the ECE Administrator, Fully Qualified Teachers (FQT) are responsible for providing a warm, caring, calm, orderly, safe and healthy early learning environment in accordance with the policies and procedures of the non-subsidized Early Education program. FQTs may be assigned to work in a classroom with children birth through 12 years or as a support teacher across all age groups. FQTs are required to provide high quality care, supervision and educational experiences to all children. FQTs are responsible for the day-to-day supervision of Teacher’s Aides, as assigned to their classroom.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrate a passion and commitment for the Mission and Vincentian Core Values of Maryvale and the Daughters of Charity.
- Create an atmosphere of enthusiasm and energetic commitment and serve as a role model in carrying out the Mission.
- Promote and support the attitudes, behaviors, knowledge and skills necessary to work respectfully and effectively with each other as well as demonstrate the ability to address the needs of the children and families Maryvale serves.
- Follow the Trauma Informed Care philosophy when supporting and addressing the needs of the children and families Maryvale serves.
- Utilize Trauma Informed Care approach in recognizing the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledge the role that trauma has played in the lives of the clients/residents.
- Assist in the healing process by developing appropriate RICH® (Respect, Information, Connection and Hope) relationships with those served.
- Follow Universal Precautions when exposed to blood and body fluids.
- Follow Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertaining to safety and the use of equipment/machinery.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Support Maryvale’s Performance and Quality Improvement Plan and participate in discussion regarding department or program goals, data collection and/or analysis.
- Plan and organize engaging activities to ensure a safe, engaging, and positive early learning environment to meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child.
- Arrange and create a developmentally appropriate learning environment in accordance with program goals and Maryvale’s philosophy that is compliant with ERS at a level 5 rating or higher.
- Provide engaging, developmentally appropriate and culturally diverse daily activities for the children in accordance with Creative Curriculum. Where applicable, planning and implementation of activities is to be a collaborative effort amongst the teaching team.
- Provide virtual learning opportunities daily through various methods to maintain the developmental progress of currently enrolled children. These methods should include but are not limited to: email, online learning platforms, and video. Maryvale will post videos online via social media platforms managed by the agency and via the agency website. Maryvale owns and maintains all rights for educational content created for the purposes of educating children and families or advertising our Early Education Programs. Content may continue to be posted after an Associate ends their employment with Maryvale.
- Ensure that children assigned to his/her care are visually supervised at all times, in accordance with Maryvale policy and procedure and Title 22 regulations.
- Ensure that health and safety standards and procedures are effectively executed including but not limited to: daily sanitation, diaper changing, record keeping/daily reports, safe sleep, safety checklists, adherence to allergy lists and food program documentation at point of service.
- Meet with parents for conferences at 60 days, and every 6 months thereafter for review of DRDP and periodically as needed. Ensure that family inquiries are responded to professionally and in a timely manner.
- Communicate with families in accordance with the Maryvale communication policy including but not limited to face to face, via email, video conference and telephone to monitor, inform and support families.
- Complete 21 hours of professional development annually. Upload said professional development into the Workforce Registry as trainings/coursework are completed.
- Attend and actively contribute to: in-services training, staff meetings, discussion groups.
- Maintain regular records on children e.g. daily reports home, anecdotals, behavior logs, DRDPs.
- Communicate immediately with supervisor and/or Director regarding concerns or questions.
- Communicate with the appropriate EEC Administrator and/or VP of ECE immediately regarding any issues regarding program or child safety – Maryvale teachers are mandated reporters.
- Provide day-to-day supervision, mentorship and training of Teacher’s Aides as assigned to the classroom, and provide regular feedback to the ECE administrative team regarding the job performance of said Teacher’s Aides.
- Work in cooperation with fellow Associates to strive for team cohesiveness.
- Exhibit compassionate service, utilizing patience and empathy.
- Maintain confidentiality including but not limited to sharing with parents/guardians any personal information regarding children other than their own.
- Use common sense and good judgement to act in accordance with Maryvale policy and procedure. Problem solve and make sound judgments in all areas affecting the care and supervision of the children entrusted to the care of the program.
- When necessary, call for assistance and respond to emergency situations accordingly. In an emergency staff are to remain on campus until all children have left the premises OR they have been specifically authorized by the Center Director or VP of ECE to leave the premises.
- FQTs working within the School Age program may be required to transport children to and from school and off site field trips. FQTs will receive training on related transportation procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current Immunizations.
- Active Fingerprint Clearance.
- Completion of 12 Child Development/ECE semester units including the Core Courses (Child Development, AND Child, Family, Community AND Curriculum) and Infant/Toddlers.
- Alternate units are acceptable for teachers working in School Age care only; transcripts will be reviewed to verify that the alternate coursework meets Title 22 regulations.
- 6 months experience working with children; paid or unpaid experience is sufficient.
- Fully Qualified Teachers are responsible for maintaining a professional development plan, which includes setting professional growth goals, maintaining 21 hours of professional development annually.
- In order to promote to an Associate Teacher position, a Fully Qualified Teacher must have a current permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing at the Associate Teacher level or higher AND apply for an Associate Teacher position when available.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear. The Associate is often required to stand and sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The Associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Associate may occasionally be required to drive a motor vehicle.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Benefits
In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Maryvale offers a highly competitive benefits package. Associates are eligible for the following benefits:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - Premiums for Associates are covered 100% by the agency. Maryvale offers HMO medical, DHMO dental and a vision plan for full-time Associates. Maryvale pays for 50% of dependent coverage if Associates wish to add dependents to the insurance plans. PPO medical and dental plans are available upon request for additional cost.
Holiday Pay - Maryvale recognizes 10 full-day paid holidays, and 1 Holiday of Choice each calendar year (Regular part-time employees receive pro-rated time).
Vacation - Maryvale recognizes the value of rest and relaxation and encourages Associates to take time off with their families. Regular full-time Associates accrue paid vacation leave according to the following schedule:
- 1 to 3 years of service - 10 working days per year
- 4 to 7 years of service - 15 working days per year
- 8 years or more of service - 20 working days per year
Sick Time - Associates accrue sick time at 1 hour for each 28.9 hours of work.
Life Insurance - Maryvale pays for a basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Policy that pays beneficiaries a flat $25,000 death benefit.
401(k) Pension Plan - Associates are eligible to enroll in the 401(k) Retirement Plan on the first day of the month after their hire date.
- Match of Employee Contributions: After completing one year of service, Maryvale will match 100% of an Associate’s salary deferral up to a maximum of the first 3% (1%-3%). In addition, Maryvale will match 66% of an Associate’s salary deferral up to a maximum of the next 3% (3%-6%).
- Non-Elective Contribution: After an Associate completes one full year of service, Maryvale on the Associate’s behalf, will begin making a fixed non-elective contribution equal to 3% of the Associate’s income. This contribution is separate from the matching contribution and vests over a 5 year period.
Long Term Disability Insurance - Maryvale offers Long Term Disability Insurance to all benefits-eligible Associates at no cost to the Associate. Maryvale pays the full premium for these benefits which provide salary protection in the event an Associate becomes disabled for an extended period of time.
Credit Union - Maryvale Associates are given the opportunity to become members of the Foothill Credit Union.