Head Start/Early Head Start Associate 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 highly skilled individuals to join their team as a Head Start/Early Head Start Associate Instructor. This role involves assisting in instructing children, educating parents on early childhood development, conducting developmental assessments, and organizing educational materials. The position offers an opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment and contribute to the community's well-being. The city emphasizes workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity, aiming to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone.

Requirements

• Twelve (12) post-secondary semester units or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed at an accredited or approved college or university.
• Units that cover the general areas of child growth and development, child family and community, child and family, or program/curriculum.
• Hold, or qualify for, an Associate Teacher Child Development Permit (or higher level permit) issued by the State of California.
• Four months of full-time work experience or equivalent part-time experience in a licensed childcare center or comparable group childcare program.
• Must obtain a State of California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit within 6 months of employment.
• Must demonstrate proof of application for Associate 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.
• Ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.
• Ability to submit fingerprints, undergo a criminal record clearance, and have a physical examination including a TB screening.
• Proficiency in a foreign language may be required.
• Scan and attach college transcripts to the on-line application.

Nice To Haves

• Six (6) units of Infant/Toddler coursework (for Early Head Start Program Substitutes).
• Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin.
• Veteran with an honorable discharge.
• Current City of Oakland resident.
• Eligible as a current City employee for a restricted posting.

Responsibilities

• Instructing children in education concepts utilizing the approved curriculum.
• Assisting in organizing and setting up developmentally appropriate education and play materials for the classroom and/or the home.
• Assisting in conducting fire, disaster and safety drills in the classroom; inspecting facility for safety standards and maintenance needs.
• Assisting in planning, organizing and scheduling daily activities at the center classroom or in the home.
• Assisting in conducting developmental screenings, on-going child observations, developmental assessments, and devising Individual Development Plans (IDP) on all children enrolled in program; assisting in children meeting IEP goals through weekly lesson planning.
• Supporting the initial and final home visits; making additional/on-going home visits as needed.
• Preparing snacks and serving meals.

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