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Preschool Teacher - (WME) at Folsom Cordova Unified School District

Application Deadline

6/14/2018 5:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
6/6/2018
Contact
Number of Openings
Not Specified

Add'l Salary Info

Preschool Teacher Salary Schedule $21.56 - $32.34 per hour
Length of Work Year
10 months
Employment Type
Full Time

Posting #:

19-115

Location:

Williamson Elementary, Rancho Cordova

Hours/Months:

7:45 am - 3:15 pm

PCN#:

990988

Anticipated Start Date:

August 6, 2018

About the Employer

MISSION STATEMENT Folsom Cordova Unified School District is committed to providing excellence in educational programs that carry high expectations for each student's achievement and success.

Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   

Folsom Cordova Unified School District                                                                                                                                Class Specification

PRESCHOOL TEACHER

 

DEFINITION

Under the general supervision of the Director of Preschool Education, the State/IASA Preschool Teacher will implement the educational program for students in her/his classroom. The primary function of the teacher (as written in the State Preschool Guidelines) is to conduct an educational program for preschool students to encourage and support intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development, of the preschool child. The secondary function is to instruct parents in more effective parenting skills.

 

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO

The State/IASA Preschool Teacher is responsible to the Director of Preschool Education. In the absence of the Preschool Director of Preschool Education, the teacher will report to the Director of K-12 Instruction.

 

TYPICAL DUTIES

  • Provides learning experiences in compliance with school district rules and regulations in language arts, physical education, art, music, health, and other subject matter suited to the needs of pupils from economically disadvantaged homes, utilizing proposed goals and objectives of State Preschool Guidelines as a resource base.
  • Develops and uses instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of pupils with wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturities.
  • Develops in each pupil an awareness of his worth as an individual and his role in his family and community. Encourages pupils to express themselves creatively in art, music, and dramatic play.
  • Provides individual and small group instruction designed to meet individual needs of pupils in communication skills, health habits, physical skills, and development of satisfactory self-concepts. May work with community professionals and county welfare department in encouraging individual pupils to attend classes.
  • Enriches educational program through study trips to community resources such as museums, parks, etc. and through classroom visits by resource persons from the school and community. Shares and interprets these experiences with pupils and parents
  • Plans and coordinates the work of associate teachers, aides, assistants, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips in order to obtain the maximum benefit from their efforts.
  • Develops activities for parents which promote parent participation and involvement in education activities provided for their children, as noted in State Preschool Guidelines.
  • Communicates regularly with parents by means of parent meetings, home visits, and individual parent conferences. Interprets school program to parents in order to strengthen parental understanding of the individual pupil's needs and the school's role in the individual pupil's life.
  • Complies with proposed goals and program objectives.
  • Provides appropriate climate to establish and reinforce acceptable pupil behavior, attitude, and learning problems.
  • Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
  • Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of pupil's work.
  • Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
  • Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies.
  • Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs as required.
  • Participates in staff committees.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Credential(s)

Possession of a valid California Child Development Teacher Permit.

License:

Valid California Driver's License.

 

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A degree in Child Development is desirable.  A minimum of (2) years experience in a Compensatory Preschool class as well as instructional experience in other educational programs for young children and parents desirable.

Must obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR Certificate.  Willingness to complete such training courses, in-service, or otherwise, as may be required after being hired.

 

WORK SCHEDULE AND SALARY

The State/IASA Preschool Teacher serves on all days required for the State/IASA Preschool Program as defined in the state Preschool Guidelines. They are placed on the District Classified Preschool Salary Schedule based on years of employment in the program.

 

Approved: 3/6/79; Revised: 8/21/97, 5/7/09

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Must have: - AA or higher with 24 ECE/Child Development Units AND - A valid California Child Development Master Teacher Permit, Site Supervisor Permit or Program Director Permit - Must have or be willing to obtain within the first 6 months of employment a CPR and First Aid Certification - Cover Letter - Two letters of recommendation (one from current supervisor) - Resume Upon Employment - Current TB test clearance (within the last four years) - Current Pertussis immunization (or medical excusal) - Proof of Measles vaccination or immunity (or medical excusal) - Proof of Influenza vaccination (or medical excusal) - Must have or be willing to obtain within the first 6 months of employment a CPR and First Aid Certification - Background clearance (through FCUSD)

The Folsom Cordova Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of district employees or job applicants based on any legally protected characteristics, actual or perceived, including, but not limited to: race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender expression or association with any of the aforementioned protected group statuses. Title IX Compliance Officer: Donald Ogden, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, 1965 Birkmont Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742, 916-294-9000 Having trouble or need assistance with your application? Please go to www.edjoin.org and click on “Help Center” for information such as how to attach documents to your application, or how to update your profile. You may also contact the EDJOIN help desk by calling 888-900-8945 or by emailing edjoinhelpdesk@sjcoe.net


      Must have: - AA or higher with 24 ECE/Child Development Units AND - A valid California Child Development Master Teacher Permit, Site Supervisor Permit or Program Director Permit - Must have or be willing to obtain within the first 6 months of employment a CPR and First Aid Certification - Cover Letter - Two letters of recommendation (one from current supervisor) - Resume Upon Employment - Current TB test clearance (within the last four years) - Current Pertussis immunization (or medical excusal) - Proof of Measles vaccination or immunity (or medical excusal) - Proof of Influenza vaccination (or medical excusal) - Must have or be willing to obtain within the first 6 months of employment a CPR and First Aid Certification - Background clearance (through FCUSD)

      The Folsom Cordova Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of district employees or job applicants based on any legally protected characteristics, actual or perceived, including, but not limited to: race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender expression or association with any of the aforementioned protected group statuses. Title IX Compliance Officer: Donald Ogden, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, 1965 Birkmont Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742, 916-294-9000 Having trouble or need assistance with your application? Please go to www.edjoin.org and click on “Help Center” for information such as how to attach documents to your application, or how to update your profile. You may also contact the EDJOIN help desk by calling 888-900-8945 or by emailing edjoinhelpdesk@sjcoe.net