Food and Beverage Manufacturing · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds is the world’s largest vertically integrated pistachio and almond grower and processor. Located in California’s fertile San Joaquin Valley, our operation delivers more than 350 million pounds of nuts globally each year. Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds supplies both industrial and retail customers, offering high-quality, consistent supply and adherence to rigorous food safety standards. Our nuts can be found in stores nationwide under the flagship retail brands of Wonderful® Pistachios and Wonderful® Almonds.
Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $4.6 billion company, which also has other No. 1 brands such as Wonderful® Halos®, FIJI® Water, POM Wonderful®, JUSTIN® Wine, and Teleflora®. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The Preschool Associate Teacher is responsible for supporting developmentally appropriate activities and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment for children.
They must collaborate with colleagues to address the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of students.
What you need
Candidates must hold a valid California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit and have at least 12 core units of child development.
A high school diploma is required, while an associate degree is preferred, along with active CPR and first aid certifications.
Education: a high school diploma or an associate degree
Company Description
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.
Job Description
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
Qualifications
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
Additional Information
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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Compensation: USD 19.00 - USD 20.00 - hourly
