THE POSITION:
Under the direction of the Site Supervisor, the Preschool Teacher (Floater) shall be responsible for the daily operation of the Head Start classroom. This includes, but is not limited to: curriculum development and implementation, coordination of volunteers in the classroom, promotion of a positive self-image for each child, the assurance of the safety of all children, child assessments, home visits, and the supervision of the Teacher Assistant.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and implement daily classroom program, in conjunction with other education staff and parents to enhance the positive self-image of each child.
Design a positive classroom environment. Be able to score positively on all the required measurements annually.
Prepare weekly curriculum plans for daily lesson plans.
Make at least two visits to each child’s home per year, and participate in parent conferences as needed.
Complete individualized assessments on each child followed by parent conferences.
Conduct monthly child observations and prepare individual education plans ongoing.
Complete specialized screening of children as required and refer children suspected of having special needs or challenging behavior.
Promote positive, professional relationships with staff and all parents.
Supervise and coordinate activities for parents and other volunteers in the classroom.
Ensure compliance with all Head Start Program Performance Standards and all other applicable standards of regulatory agencies (i.e. Community Care Licensing).
Supervise the activities of the Teacher Assistant, and in conjunction with the Site Supervisor prepare a written performance evaluation for the Teacher Assistant.
Conduct emergency and earthquake preparedness drills.
Mobilize within different classrooms or to a different site in order to meet ratios, or as needed.
Assist in center food preparation and food services including clean up.
Assist in the general clean-up and packing of furniture as needed.
Help maintain a clean, safe and healthy classroom environment.
Assist in maintaining an engaging and stimulating learning environment that encourages children’s independence and self-selection of activities.
Assist in any hygiene needs of the children.
Attend not less than 15 clock hours of professional development per year. Such professional development shall be high-quality, sustained, intensive and classroom focused in order to have a positive and lasting impact on classroom instruction.
Participate in various in-services and trainings for professional growth.
Maintain the required files; monthly/quarterly reports, assessments. Ongoing documentation shall be in accordance with established timelines.
Participate in relevant collaborative meetings with community, and trainings with county agencies as required.
Exemplify general ECE teaching tools and orient new Head Start personnel.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
State: Associate degree in ECE or related field desirable; or completed 12 units in ECE or CHDV, 9 units in the core area, with 16 semester units in general education. CCTC Associate Teacher permit or higher is required.
MSHS: Associate degree in ECE or related field required. Bachelor's or advanced degree in Early Childhood Development or related field is strongly preferred. CCTC Associate Teacher permit or higher is required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) preferred
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Verification of California Child Development Teacher Permit or higher level permit.
Pediatric First Aid Certification and CPR desired.
Preventative Health & Safety EMSA training desired.
Valid California Driver’s license or California ID.
Department of Justice/FBI/ Child Abuse Index Clearance prior hire.
Megan’s Law Clearance.
TB Test & Physical required upon hire.
Current MMR & Tdap Immunizations.
Current Influenza Immunization or waiver of decline.
Mandatory Reporter Training certification mandatory.
Employee must arrange their own transportation. If using own vehicle in the course of employment, must have proof of current auto insurance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand for long periods of time. The employee frequently is required to lift up to 25 lbs, and reach with hands and arms.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
INSURANCE: All full-time employees have the option to select one of four medical plans between Kaiser and Sutter, dental PPO and accidental life insurance. Optional benefits include 401(K) matching, vision and additional life insurance coverage at the expense of the employee.
LEAVE: El Concilio California offers PTO (Personal Time-Off) benefits as well as 13 paid holidays per year to all permanent employees. Part-time employees' leave benefits are prorated.
OTHER BENEFITS: Flexible Spending Account (PayFlex) and 401K Retirement account (John Hancock).
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, WORKPLACE DIVERSITY, AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
El Concilio California is an equal employment opportunity employer encouraging workforce diversity. All aspects of employment and promotion shall be without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, gender, sexual orientation, physical, or mental disability, or medical condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made for disabled applicants to participate in the application and examination process. Please advise Human Resources of special needs in advance of the application deadline and, if accepted for further testing, at least one week prior to the examination.
