Teacher II - Head Start/State Preschool at San Bernardino County Preschool Services Department
Job Summary
Job Summary
PSD offers a variety of programs that serve families from prenatal care and with children 0-5 years of age. PSD’s programs include the Federal Head Start, Early Head Start & Early Head Start – Child Care Partnership, as well as, State Preschool programs throughout SB County. We are committed to ensuring children have a Head Start or jump start on their education. Our services are free and available to qualifying families from low-income backgrounds and include enrollment options for children in foster care, children with special needs, and those who are homeless. PSD programs include: Head Start Early Head Start Center-Based Early Head Start Home-Based Home-Based Socialization Activities Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Program Low-Income First-Time Mothers Home Visiting Program California State Preschool Program Fatherhood FIRE Program Learn more about PSD at psd.sbcounty.gov.
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The Preschool Services Department (PSD) is recruiting for Head Start/State Preschool Teachers who provide teaching instruction and supervision to pre-school age children at a Head Start site or home-based program. Teachers will develop and provide educational, nutritional, and health/safety activities; conduct home visits; attend staff and parent committee meetings, observe, report and document on the progress of children; document disabilities; report suspected child abuse; communicate with staff, parents, and children; and supervise teacher aides.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1) Must be able to lift and carry a small child (up to 50 lbs.) as needed/in the event of an emergency. Other physical demands include: sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting, grasping, fine manipulation, pushing/pulling, reaching, stooping, using smell and touch, working outside and vision and hearing.
2) Must pass a pre-employment physical including a tuberculosis test and required immunizations (SB792).
3) Must obtain a valid San Bernardino County Food Handler's card and qualifying First Aid/CPR cards within two (2) weeks of hire and maintain throughout employment.
4) A valid California Class C Driver License may be required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Job offers are contingent upon passing a background investigation which includes a fingerprint check and search of the Child Abuse Index before appointment. If an individual has been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation, the individual cannot work or be present in any community care facility unless they request and subsequently obtain a criminal record exemption from the Community Care Licensing Division, Care Provider Management Bureau (CPMB). With the exception of minor traffic violations, all convictions, including misdemeanors, felonies, and convictions occurring a long time ago, require an exemption. CPMB also examines arrest records to determine if there is a possible danger to clients. Crimes against children and convictions of a violent nature, such as sex offenses, murder, manslaughter, arson, and robbery are crimes for which an exemption cannot be issued. (Health & Safety Code section 1596.871)
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Applicants MUST meet one of the following options: OPTION 1: Child Development Permit: Possess a valid/active CA Child Development Teacher Permit (or higher level permit) issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). - AND - Education: A completed/awarded Associate degree (or higher) in in Early Childhood Education/Child Development, Education, Home Economics, Family Studies, or other fields closely related to Early Childhood Education/Child Development. OPTION 2: Multiple Subject Teaching Credential: Must possess a valid/active CA Multiple Subject Teaching Credential issued by the CTC. Applicants qualifying under this option requirement must show completion of 12 semester (18 quarter) units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development coursework which includes a Family, Child & Community course.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Option 1: A copy of the required valid/active CA Child Development Teacher Permit (or higher level permit), a legible copy of transcripts (unofficial are accepted) AND a copy of the degree. Option 2: A copy of the required valid/active CA Multiple Subject Credential AND legible copy of transcripts (unofficial are accepted) indicating required ECE/CD coursework.
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Applicants MUST meet one of the following options: OPTION 1: Child Development Permit: Possess a valid/active CA Child Development Teacher Permit (or higher level permit) issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). - AND - Education: A completed/awarded Associate degree (or higher) in in Early Childhood Education/Child Development, Education, Home Economics, Family Studies, or other fields closely related to Early Childhood Education/Child Development. OPTION 2: Multiple Subject Teaching Credential: Must possess a valid/active CA Multiple Subject Teaching Credential issued by the CTC. Applicants qualifying under this option requirement must show completion of 12 semester (18 quarter) units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development coursework which includes a Family, Child & Community course.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Option 1: A copy of the required valid/active CA Child Development Teacher Permit (or higher level permit), a legible copy of transcripts (unofficial are accepted) AND a copy of the degree. Option 2: A copy of the required valid/active CA Multiple Subject Credential AND legible copy of transcripts (unofficial are accepted) indicating required ECE/CD coursework.