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Surround Care Division:
Teacher (Title 5)
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  • Twelve semester units in Child Development or education with a passing grade of "C" or better.
  • Two years teaching experience.
  • 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.
  • Child Development Teacher Permit.
  • Two years teaching experience.
  • 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.
Preferred Qualifications
  • A California Driver's License, daily use of an automobile, and automobile liability insurance.
  • Three semester units in Child Development Administration with a passing grade of "C" or better.
  • Command of Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin or Vietnamese.
Responsibilities and Duties
  • Plan and conduct group activities based on the Surround Care 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 participation.*
  • Actively participate in in-service training.*
  • Use sensitivity and good judgement when interacting with children, parents and coworkers.*
  • Provide a safe, well-supervised environment.*
  • Read and implement all Agency and program policies.*
  • Work with the children to maintain a clean environment both inside and outside.*
  • Accomplish other duties as assigned to create and maintain a quality program.*
  • Work effectively with other team members.*
  • Plan or participate in planning and implementing parent meetings and activities, including Family Nights.*
  • Interact in a positive manner with School District personnel and other visitors.*
  • Supervise the Assistant Teacher 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 and parents and other volunteers.
  • Promote full enrollment and participate in recruitment of children as directed.*
  • Accurately complete all required paperwork for the program and to submit to according to established schedule.
  • Assist the Site Director/Teacher as needed.*
  • Other duties as assigned.
    * Denotes essential job functions
Reporting Responsibility
  • Works under direction of the Surround Care Site Director/Teacher and the Surround Care Education Coordinator.
Job Specs
  • Twelve month work year for most staff in this position.
  • 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.
StatusPart-time, Non-Exempt: $15.02/hr. + Benefits
How to ApplyCall Division for application (626) 284-9935 or print an application &
send fax to: (626) 284-3736
Print an application. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to print this application.
* Options is an equal opportunity employer

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