Under supervision of the Center Director, in collaboration with the assigned lead teacher and classroom teachers, coordinate classroom program for children and parents in one classroom for children 2 months to 5 years old, assuming responsibility for classroom.
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 with 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
20
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Qualifications
Required/Preferred
Ability to coordinate the program for one group of children and their parents.
Required
Ability to relate to children ages two months-five years as required for supervision of indoor and outdoor activities, toileting, meals, snacks and nap time.
Required
Knowledge of child development theory and best practices in early childhood group care and education.
Required
Ability to speak English to be understood by young children and adults.
Required
Ability to read English text of children's stories and as needed for general information and food preparation.
Required
Ability to write English for preparing written reports, including parent conferences and child observations.
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 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
Skill in resolving problems in the face of conflict with children and adults.
Required
Physical ability to lift and carry children and objects up to 40 pounds when necessary (frequent lifting).
Required
Continued employment contingent upon holding the Child Development Master Teacher-level (or above) permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Required
Bachelor's degree.
Preferred
Possess adult and pediatric CPR and first aid certifications.
Required
Minimum three years' experience in a preschool or infant classroom.
Required
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: