Early Childhood Specialist - Early Childhood Education
About The Position
The Early Childhood Education Specialist will provide art instruction across Placer County Office of Education’s California State Preschool Programs (CSPP) through Proposition 28 funding. The position involves creating and implementing developmentally appropriate art curriculum to support preschool children’s creativity, exploration, and learning at all CSPP sites. The specialist is based at PCOE headquarters in Rocklin, while most instructional activities and curriculum implementation take place in CSPP classrooms. The specialist serves all classrooms in the CSPP programs and collaborates with the CSPP Program Manager and Site Supervisors to coordinate curriculum, support instruction, and integrate meaningful art experiences into the preschool learning environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in child development or a related field.
- Master Teacher permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
- Currently hold, or obtain within 90 days of employment, Pediatric CPR/First Aid/Health and Safety Training certification.
- If hired, provide proof of a valid California driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Site Supervisor Permit or higher issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Responsibilities
- Create developmentally appropriate art curriculum for preschool children across CSPP sites.
- Implement art curriculum and provide art instruction in CSPP classrooms.
- Serve all classrooms in the CSPP programs.
- Collaborate with the CSPP Program Manager and Site Supervisors to coordinate curriculum, support instruction, and integrate art experiences into the preschool learning environment.
