Teacher II / III

Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara CountyGoleta, CA
93d$23 - $27

About The Position

Want to make a difference in a child’s life? Our agency provides employees with a positive work environment and the ability to balance work & home along with excellent benefits. Our benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance including sick, vacation, and personal leave with 11 paid holiday's and a fully vested retirement plan with an up to 5% match. Position is full-time with full benefits and starts out between $23.00 - $27.00 per hour. Position is located at the Goleta I, Blended Head Start Program.

Requirements

  • Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or a related field.
  • Eligible for a Child Development Teacher permit or higher from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing with three semester units in supervised field experience.
  • Knowledge of Internet software and Word Processing software.
  • Obtain and maintain a current Child Development Permit for position held.
  • Must obtain and maintain a Pediatric First Aid and CPR card.
  • Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination.
  • Obtain a tuberculosis clearance and clear Community Care Licensing fingerprint process.
  • Provide verification of State required vaccines upon hire for: Influenza, Pertussis, and Measles.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working with children with disabilities desirable.
  • Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains 100% supervision of all children, by sight and sound at all times.
  • Plans high quality, developmentally appropriate learning experiences with the team teacher.
  • Carries out a bilingual, multicultural, anti-bias curriculum designed to meet children’s developmental needs within program guidelines.
  • Develops positive relationships with each child and parent.
  • Maintains an indoor and outdoor classroom environment consistent with Head Start/Child Development, Licensing and Agency standards.
  • Maintains the confidentiality of records and information of enrolled families.
  • Assists children with self-care needs such as tooth brushing, diapering, toileting, hand washing and wiping noses.
  • Maintains a physically safe environment and clean well-organized equipment and learning materials indoors and out.
  • Attends and contributes to regular staff meetings and curriculum planning meetings.
  • Plans monthly/weekly curriculum with team teacher that scaffolds children’s development.
  • Works on a regular basis with the team teacher to plan and evaluate individualization of the curriculum and behavior plans if applicable.
  • Is responsible for large group three times a week and a small group (primary language) daily.
  • Plans and carries out transition activities for children who are entering or leaving the class/center.
  • Maintains narrative records on each child related to their development.
  • Completes required paper and electronic records in a timely manner.
  • Assumes responsibility for maintenance of required assessments and screenings.
  • Attends IEP (Individual Education Plan) meetings for special needs children with consultants, school district personnel and parents as required.
  • Attends parent meetings upon request.
  • Provides daily on-going communication with parents regarding children’s activities, development, and special needs.
  • Makes at least 2 home visits, and two parent conferences with each assigned child's family annually. Makes special efforts to include fathers.
  • Participates with supervisors and managers in the evaluation and ongoing improvement of the program’s effectiveness.
  • Carries out responsibilities of staff supervision, licensing requirements and overall center operations when the Site Supervisor is away from the center.
  • Consistently uses positive child guidance methods.
  • Must be available for pre-arranged evening or weekend home visits, meetings, or special events to meet the needs of working families.
  • Is aware of all center’s children with food allergies, and ensures they receive the doctor recommended substitutions.
  • Is sensitive to children with special needs.
  • Functions as a positive team member. Communicates effectively with families and co-workers.
  • Performs other comparable related duties as required.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Sick leave
  • Vacation leave
  • Personal leave
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Fully vested retirement plan with an up to 5% match

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Associate degree

Number of Employees

251-500 employees

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