• Child Development Teacher Permit.
• Three semester units of Administration in Child Development with a passing grade of "C" or better.
• Current certification in Pediatric CPR (yearly), Pediatric First Aid (yearly) and Preventative 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.
• A California Driver's License, daily use of an automobile, and automobile liability insurance.

Substitute as needed and directed by the Education Coordinator.*
• Adjust to the schedule and needs of the site where assigned.*
• Be flexible in daily assignments and ready to change site assignments if necessary.*
• Plan and implement a preschool program based on the High/Scope Curriculum.*
• 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.*
• Provide a well-supervised, safe environment.*
• Read and implement all Agency 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.
• Actively participate in in-service training.*
• Use sensitivity and good judgement when interacting with children, parents and staff.*
• Accomplish other duties as assigned to create and maintain a quality preschool program.*
• Work effectively with other team members.*
• Supervise Associate Teacher and Aide in the classroom.*
• 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 the Education Coordinator as needed.*
• Other duties as assigned.
  * Denotes essential job functions

• Ten month approximate work year.
• Requires travel to various local sites on a daily basis.
• 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.

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