Teacher, Children's Center at Allan Hancock College
About the Employer
OUR MISSION Allan Hancock College fosters an educational culture that values equity and diversity and engages students in an inclusive learning environment. We offer pathways that encourage our student population to achieve personal, career, and academic goals through coursework leading to skills building, certificates, associate degrees, and transfer. VISION STATEMENT Allan Hancock College makes the following commitments to our students, our community and each other: We will change the odds for students by continuing to provide quality instruction while improving time to completion. We will work to build inclusive communities that promote trust and social justice. Allan Hancock College is committed to equity and diversity by ensuring our actions are based on an awareness of the social and historical context of inclusionary practices. We will work to address student financial challenges, including food and housing insecurities. We will prepare our students emotionally, physically, and intellectually to pursue fulfilling careers that foster economic mobility. We will provide an educational culture that values, nurtures, connects, and engages students. We will provide opportunities that enhance student learning and promote the creative, intellectual, cultural, and economic vitality of our diverse community. We will partner with the community to offer relevant and timely programs and services. We will ensure a positive community presence by responding to community needs, including outreach to nontraditional students. We will strive to ensure fiscal integrity and responsible management of resources. SHARED VALUES Student Success Equity Academic Freedom Diversity Innovation Mutual Respect Inclusivity Collaboration Lifelong Learning Excellence Shared Governance We at Allan Hancock College express our values in all that we do. Our commitment is to find innovative ways to enhance student achievement and to always put students first. We operate in a culture of mutual respect and lifelong learning, developing relationships among students and employees to enrich our collective appreciation for diverse ideas, thoughts, and experiences. Our culture is supported by a philosophy that shared governance and academic freedom are primary vehicles in promoting excellence in all teaching, learning, and services through open and honest communication. EQUAL ACCESS TO ALL Nondiscrimination Statement: The Allan Hancock Joint Community College Dist
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Teacher, Children's Center
Allan Hancock College serves more than 20,000 students in northern Santa Barbara County. Located on the central coast and just minutes from spectacular beaches and rolling vineyards, AHC operates three campuses - the main campus in Santa Maria, a state approved center in Lompoc and a center in Santa Ynez. As one of the largest employers in Santa Barbara County, the college is an integral part of the community and enjoys strong support from local leaders and industry.
AHC, a Hispanic-Serving Institution, is proud to serve underrepresented students. The college has twice received recognition from the Aspen institute as one of the top colleges in the country. If you are looking for a position where you can have a direct impact on our students, AHC may be the place for you!
To learn more about Allan Hancock College and the Central Coast, visit our Human Resources page at https://www.hancockcollege.edu/a> and click on the Welcome to AHC video.
We are searching for an experienced Teacher, Children's Center at our Santa Maria Campus facility.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
TEACHER, CHILDREN'S CENTER
DEFINITION:
Under supervision of the Lead Teacher, the incumbent will assist with day to day operations of the center including provisions of: early care and education services for young children in all developmental domains; follow Children's Center policies, interprets Children's Center policies, procedures, and regulations; and values and promotes the mission and vision of the college.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
This position, under minimal supervision, will provide service in the care, development and instruction of young children. Incumbent will apply Early Care and Education best practices to provide a positive climate, maximizing learning opportunities, effective facilitation, with rich/advanced child/teacher interactions while meeting all State licensing requirements that include but not limited to: adult-child ratios, documentation, and all other day to day functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Adheres to all licensing regulations and funding terms and conditions.
Implements program quality measures at a classroom level and adheres to all State and licensing regulations.
Ensures appropriate practices to guarantee an environment that is responsive and nurturing to young children's daily needs.
Assists with classroom lesson planning, classroom environments, and classroom activities.
Generate daily lessons and schedules to support children's development and needs.
Will assist center director by maintaining all required documentation that includes: children's files, assessments for children, lesson planning, licensing documentation, NAEYC Accreditation, and student worker staffing patterns to maintain adult/child ratios.
Monitors the ongoing screening and ongoing assessment of children.
Builds a culturally sensitive approach to establish a developmental profile for each child.
Shares responsibility for overall quality of education experience for young children in the classroom setting.
Supports partnership between teachers, parents, student workers, and center director.
Actively collaborates with parents in an ongoing and positive manner to support each child's development.
Ensures day to day operations to meet all children's development needs in both the indoor and outdoor classroom environments.
Maintains current inventory of classroom supplies, following program procedures for replacement of supplies.
Provide a model environment for adult learners and parents/guardians.
Implements all regulations related to indoor and outdoor safety.
Follows and uses universal health precaution guidelines.
Keeps program director informed of day to day functions.
Participates in daily housekeeping duties.
Performs other related functions as assigned.
SCREENING PROCESS:
Meeting minimum qualifications does not insure the candidate an interview. Therefore, it is important that the application be thorough and detailed. Applicants will be assessed on the breadth and depth of education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. A limited number of applicants will be invited for an interview at the college at their own expense. Interviewed candidates may be asked to complete written and job-related exercises. The district reserves the right to extend time limits, reinitiate or withdraw the recruitment-selection process at any point. Final candidates may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
WORK SCHEDULE
Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
*This position is located at our Santa Maria Campus and our Lompoc Valley Center Children's Center. This is an eleven month position.
*This position is contingent upon continued funding
Benefits include medical, dental, life, vision (employee only), salary protection insurance, and eligibility for PERS retirement.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To be considered as a candidate for this position, please submit the following materials through our website by Thursday, October 8, 2020
*A current and complete resume of education and professional experience
*Cover letter
*Transcripts (Copies are acceptable for the application process). Official transcripts are required if hired. Please make sure and scroll down to upload your transcripts into one pdf. file.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The starting salary is $3,276 per month (Range 18 $3,276 to $3,983 per month on the classified bargaining unit salary schedule)
Required Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Minimum 24 ECE and general education units equivalent to an Associate's degree; with knowledge of Early Childhood Studies academic program philosophies;
Minimum one year experience working in a CA State Licensed preschool or toddler center program based as an employee, laboratory student, or combination of the two;
Knowledge of philosophies for infant and toddler care.
Knowledge of:
Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation;
Written business communications;
Principles and procedures of financial and clerical record keeping and reporting methods.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to the assignment;
Principles of public speaking, good customer service, and public and human relations techniques;
General office procedures, practices, and methods;
Mathematical computations;
Services provided at the college and in the community.
Demonstrated ability to:
Coordinate and implement special program goals;
Understand and follow oral and written instructions;
Communicates effectively via speech, telephone, written correspondences, and/or email.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Work independently, organize workload, and establish priorities;
Learn and interpret specific rules, law, and policies and apply them with good judgment in a variety of procedural situations;
Operate a computer with accuracy and speed;
Establish and maintain financial and office records and files;
Compose correspondence independently.
Make mathematical calculations;
Proofread materials.
Working Conditions:
Duties are primarily performed in a classroom environment, at a desk, or at a computer.
The incumbent will experience interruptions while performing normal duties during the regular working day.
The incumbent will have contact, in person, by phone, or via email with staff, students, and the general public.
Physical Demands:
Clarity of vision for the purpose of monitoring children.
Sit or stand for extended periods of time both indoors and outdoors.
Bend, twist, push and pull, stoop, kneel, crawl, and climb; reaching overhead, about shoulders, and horizontally.
Lift and/or carry 50 lbs. for the purpose of picking up and/or lifting a child.
Sit on floor and/or small tables and chairs.
Exert manual dexterity sufficient for keyboard and other office equipment operations.
Required Certification/License
Must possess a State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Master Teacher Permit or higher
Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certified
Must pass DOJ and FBI background check and have cleared fingerprints
Current TB clearance
Up-to-date immunizations according to the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing; must include Measles, and Pertussis Flu preferred
Special Qualifications:
A sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students, including those with disabilities.
Classified
Monthly
$ 3,276.00 - 3,983.00
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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