JOB
***This recruitment may close at any time, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.***
Bargaining Unit: Local 1 - Family and Children's Services Unit
The Contra Costa County Community Services Bureau has immediate openings for qualified classroom staff to work with and meet the emotional, social, cognitive, creative, physical and linguistic development of young children in the Head Start and Child Development Programs. These are excellent opportunities for persons interested in the care, development and instruction of young children.
Under supervision of a Teacher, Associate Teachers assist in planning and conducting full-day, full-year classroom activities for preschool children 2.5 – 6 years of age. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Assists in assessing the needs of children enrolled in the program
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Assists in organizing the children's learning environment
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Assists in planning and implementing the developmental program
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Assists in working with parents in building a relationship of mutual respect and cooperation
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Models appropriate behavior for the children and other adults
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Makes verbal and written reports of suspected child abuse to Child Protective Services and report unusual incidents to others as required
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Performs duties and responsibilities of the Teacher-Project during hours when the Teacher-Project is not assigned to the classroom
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Reports issues of concern to the Teacher-Project or Site Supervisor-Project
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Performs other tasks as may be required for the efficient operation of the instruction program
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Application Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact the Community Services Bureau directly at 925-608-5020.
CONVICTION HISTORYAfter you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERAll Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
