Teacher: Early Childhood Education - Laurel CDC (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District • Oakland, CA

1d

About The Position

Under the supervision of, and in cooperation with the Site Administrator, the teacher, in a collective teaching environment, shall plan, develop and execute a program for children, aged two through five years, in harmony with the development level of the children based on the continuing assessment of the child’s individual needs.

Requirements

• Children’s Center Instructional Permit issued by CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
• Evidence of sufficient judgment to handle crisis situations, and to use supervision constructively.
• Valid early childhood certification
• Relate sensitively to nursery and school age children from diverse racial, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Recognize and to record significant individual and group behavior.
• Adapt plans to meet different needs, learning
• Create an instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth
• Establish effective rapport with students and their families
• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary education
• Monitor children in classrooms
• Display the use of good judgement in making decisions
• Maintain professional relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and supervising staff members
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Maintain acceptable standards of physical health, energy, and emotional adjustment of the job environment
• Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Seeing to read a variety of materials
• High School Diploma & 24+ units in Early Childhood Education courses or PK-3 credential
• Evidence of sufficient judgment to handle crisis situations, and to use supervision constructively.
• Valid California Class C driver's license

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train and assist in evaluation of assigned teaching paraprofessional personnel.
• Prepare developmental and educational materials needed to implement the planned daily activities.
• Cooperatively maintain an orderly and attractive environment conducive to the healthy growth, and development of the child.
• Work positively with parents.
• Hold parent conferences concerning the growth and development of the child.
• Participate, as requested, in staff and parent meetings, in-service education and conferences.
• Confer with the elementary school teacher of the child when appropriate.
• Maintain required records and reports

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED