Teacher Designee

Child Care Resource Center•Lancaster, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing! Within the team structure, Teacher Designees provides quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning program which include the following responsibilities: Classroom Management (80%) Administrative Functions (20%)

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field including a minimum of 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education, and must have 3 semester units in Infant/Toddler Development.
3 years of related work experience in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, and/or a preschool setting.
Must hold a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate upon hire.
Must have a current Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or above based on the California Teacher Credential (CTC) Matrix.
Individuals who do not yet hold a current permit and are pending receipt of the permit may be considered for hire if they provide documentation confirming the permit application has been officially submitted and is pending review through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Documentation must show a submitted application status; payment receipts or preliminary steps alone (e.g., Certificate of Clearance or fingerprint submission) do not meet this requirement. Those pending receipt of the permit must receive it within 3 months, 90 days, of hire.
Intermediate technology skills specifically using Zoom, Outlook, and Microsoft Suite, as well as the ability to learn additional platforms related to the program.
Knowledge of age-appropriate professional practices, effective teaching strategies, Community Care Licensing and DCFS regulations.
Effective communication and Customer Service, working professionally with adults and children, demonstrating appropriate support for program participants.
This position requires 10% travel. Travel may include home visits, wellness checks, parent meetings, trainings, and travel between agency locations and family residences throughout the San Fernando Valley and Antelope Valley service areas in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and program needs. Staff members driving on behalf of CCRC may choose to drive a CCRC vehicle or personal vehicle and must meet requirements to become and remain an approved driver, including maintaining current auto insurance, a valid California Driver’s License, and DMV clearance.
Background check required. As a grant-funded Agency supporting Children and Family Services, CCRC conducts background checks commensurate with the role to verify candidate qualifications (criminal history, employment history / experience, education, reference checks) and ensure grant compliance. Specific roles may have additional verification / clearance to the standard background check as part of the recruitment and selection process, including:
Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.90).
Health Clearance: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting or working with “at risk” populations, CA Code of Regulations Title 22, §101216, CA Health and Safety Code 1596.7995, and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.93)
MVR / DMV clearance in accordance with CCRC’s liability insurance provisions: For positions where driving is required.
Child Development Permit: For positions working in an educational capacity (California Education Code Sections 44242.5, 44340, and 44341)
CPR / Pediatric CPR certification: For certain identified positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health & Safety Code 1596.865 – 1596.866)
Federal Debarment Checks: For positions acting in a principal capacity to federal funds (Head Start Program Performance Standards 1304.11, Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Grants and Agreements 2.180.320 and 2.180.995)