Under supervision of the center director, provide direction for curriculum development in ongoing improvement of teaching practices in one or more assigned classrooms.
Maintain program quality, adhering to Title 22 State licensing regulations, Title 5 Exemplary Program Standards and NAEYC Accreditation standards.
Complete children's assessments using Desired Results Developmental Progress (DRDP) and other online assessment tools.
Maintain a healthy indoor and outdoor environment.
Work cooperatively with parents and supervisory staff to coordinate child care program.
Act quickly and appropriately in hazardous situations, providing first aid in emergencies.
Percentage of Time:
1.
00
Shift Start:
variable
Shift End:
variable
Qualifications for Position
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Qualifications
Required/Preferred
Ability to coordinate the program for one group of children and their parents.
Required
Ability to speak English to be understood by young children, staff and parents, and to read texts of children's books and as required for food preparation.
Required
Ability to write English for preparing written reports on conferences, child observations and staff evaluations.
Required
Ability to plan and implement set-up and supervision of activities and preparation of food.
Required
Ability to use kitchen utensils and appliances safely and appropriately for preparation of snacks.
Can be trained
Ability to relate to children ages two months to five years as required for supervision of indoor and outdoor activities, toileting, meals, snacks and nap time.
Required
Ability to act quickly and appropriately in hazardous situations to prevent accidents and to provide first aid in emergency situations.
Required
Ability to direct classroom staff in overall program.
Required
Ability to train support staff through role modeling and verbal explanation.
Required
Ability to work cooperatively with other staff in total child care program.
Required
Knowledge of child development theory and best practices in early childhood group care and education.
Required
Skill in resolving problems in the face of conflict with children and adults.
Required
Physical ability to lift and carry children up to 40 lbs.
when necessary (frequent lifting).
Required
Continued employment contingent upon holding the Child Development Site Supervisor-level (or higher) permit from the California State Department of Education.
Required
Bachelor's degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education strongly preferred.
Preferred
Possess adult and pediatric CPR and first aid certifications.
Required
Minimum two years of experience working in a classroom.
Preferred
Infant/toddler teachers must have completed at least three units of study in Infant Development.
Required
Ability to use computer, including Outlook, Word, Excel and internet to create reports, parent conferences, send emails, and use DRDP and other assessment tools.
Required
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
CX-Clerical & Allied Services
Application Deadline:
12-31-2023
External Posting Date:
Whatsapp
