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Child Dev. Centers Division:
Teacher
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Education
  • Child Development Teacher Permit.
  • Three semester units in administration, with a passing grade of "C" or better.
  • Three years teaching experience.
  • Current certification in Pediatric CPR (yearly), Pediatric First Aid (yearly) and Preventive Health which is acceptable to community Care Licensing (Health and Safety code 1596.866).
  • Ability to correctly and effectively communicate in written and oral English.
  • Child Start sites only – AA degree in Child Development or related field.
Preferred qualifications
  • Command of Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin or Vietnamese.
  • A California Driver's License, daily use of an automobile, and automobile liability insurance.
Responsibilities
  • To plan and implement preschool program based on the High/Scope Curriculum.*
  • Prepare and implement individual educational plan for each child.*
  • Supervise and interact with children in a positive manner.*
  • Develop and maintain learning centers which reflect the interests and needs of the children enrolled in the program.*
  • Provide a wide variety of experiences for children with an emphasis on active learning experiences.*
  • Provide a well supervised and safe environment.*
  • Read and implement all agency/division and program policies and procedures.*
  • Encourage language development and respect for language diversity in the classroom and community.*
  • Plan or participate in planning and implementing parent meetings and activities, including Family Nights.
  • Actively participate in in-service training.*
  • Supervise Associate Teacher and Assistant Teacher in the classroom.*
  • Use sensitivity and good judgement when interacting with children, parents, volunteers and staff.*
  • Cooperate with the Site Director in planning, supervision and implementation of the overall program.*
  • Accomplish other duties as assigned to create and maintain a quality preschool program.*
  • Work effectively with other team members.*
  • Provide a clean and sanitary facility (inside and out) on a daily basis according to Options center based cleaning checklist.*
  • Recruit, train and supervise parents and other volunteers.
  • Promote full enrollment and participate in recruitment of children as directed.
  • Accurately complete all assigned paperwork and documentation on a timely basis according to agency policies and procedures.*
  • Assist Site Director as needed.*
  • Assist the Education Coordinator as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.
    * Denotes essential job functions.
Reporting Responsibility
  • Works under direction of the Education Coordinator.
Job Specifications
  • Twelve month work year.
  • Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required.
  • Employment, responsibilities, compensation, or any other factor may be affected by changes in governmental regulations, the Agency's contracts, or at Agency discretion.
Status and Starting SalaryFull-time, Non-exempt; $15.73/hr. + Benefits
ApplyCall for application (626) 858-0527 or
Fax Resume to: (626) 859-0120
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* Options is an equal opportunity employer Back to Career Opportunities