Early Head Start Instructor (Continuous)

City of Oakland • Oakland, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Oakland's Human Services Department, Head Start Division, is seeking skilled individuals to join their team as an Early Head Start Instructor. This role involves instructing children in Early Head Start Programs, facilitating learning activities for caregivers, assisting in developmental assessments, organizing educational materials, and conducting home visits. The position is ideal for passionate educators who want to make a positive impact on Oakland's children and families, enjoy planning age-appropriate activities for infants and toddlers, and are strong relationship builders. The role offers opportunities for professional growth within the Head Start program and requires adaptability to work with children of varying developmental levels. The City of Oakland values diversity, inclusion, and equity, and strives to create an environment that embraces cultural richness.

Requirements

• An Associate, Bachelor's or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development (ECE/CD) or related field including three (3) units supervised field experience in early childhood education/child development (ECE/CD) completed at an accredited or approved college or university, three (3) units of which must be in infant/toddler coursework.
• OR Twenty-four (24) units in ECE/CD including core courses plus sixteen (16) General Education (GE) units completed at an accredited or approved college or university, three (3) units of which must be in infant/toddler coursework.
• Hold, or qualify for, a Teacher Permit (or higher level permit) issued by the State of California.
• Six months of full-time work experience or one year of part-time experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.
• Must obtain a State of California Child Development Permit at the Teacher level within six months of employment and maintain throughout tenure of employment.
• Must demonstrate proof of application for Teacher (or higher level) permit from the State of California upon hire.
• Must obtain Pediatric First Aid and CPR certifications within one year of employment and maintain throughout tenure of employment.
• Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment.
• All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. 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.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in a foreign language may be required.
• Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Instructing children in infant/toddler education concepts, utilizing research-based curriculum.
• Organizing and setting up developmentally appropriate education and play materials for the classroom and/or the home.
• Conducting fire, disaster, and safety drills in the classroom; inspecting the facility for safety standards and maintenance needs.
• Assisting in planning, organizing, and scheduling daily activities at the center classroom or in the home.
• Conducting developmental screenings, ongoing child observations, developmental assessments, and creating Individual Development Plans (IDP) on all children enrolled in the program; ensuring goals for children with special needs are met.
• Conducting a minimum of 2 home visits and conducting parent conference home visits; making additional and ongoing home visits as needed.
• Collaborating with caregivers in providing an individualized educational program for their children in the home.

Benefits

• 15 paid holidays
• Vacation – 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
• Retirement – CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members.
• Health – The City of Oakland pays for the cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care and other HMO and PPO plans
• Dental – The City of Oakland pays for Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Vision – The City of Oakland pays for VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Sick leave – Employees accrue 12 days per year
• Deferred Compensation – 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Training
• Telecommuting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree