Teacher Mentor/Coach - Home Visiting Program 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.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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2) Must pass a pre-employment physical including a tuberculosis test and required immunizations (SB792).
3) A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
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The Preschool Services Department (PSD) is recruiting for Teachers who monitor program compliance using various tools, including a case management system, to assist in maintaining agency records and ensuring compliance with classroom ratios; and tracking, reporting, and providing follow-up on behavioral referrals. Teachers also develop and facilitate workshops and training for staff and parents and identify the needs of enrolled children and their families or those seeking to participate in the Head Start program. They provide and develop curriculum/lesson plans and home-to-school activities for children at a Head Start or Early Head Start program. This position may also serve as an education specialist (mentor/coach), who work with teaching staff on strategies for working with children, including those with special needs. Other assignments may include supervision of a small preschool site and providing temporary coverage in a classroom or home-based setting.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Preschool Services Department (PSD) and the Transitional Assistance Department (TAD) are partnering together to provide a new home visiting program to eligible San Bernardino County residents. The program is funded by the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Home Visiting Program (HVP) grant. The purpose of the HVP is to support positive health, development, and well-being outcomes for parenting and pregnant women, families and infants born into poverty, expanding their future educational, economic, and financial capability opportunities, and improving the likelihood that they will exit poverty.
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) A valid California Class C Driver License is 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 the following requirements: EDUCATION: Must possess a completed/awarded Bachelor's degree in behavioral science, early childhood education, child development, psychology, social work or other closely related field. - AND- COMPUTER EXPERIENCE: Must be computer literate and possess at least six (6) months of experience utilizing Microsoft Office applications on a regular basis.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Copy legible transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) AND degree.
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the following requirements: EDUCATION: Must possess a completed/awarded Bachelor's degree in behavioral science, early childhood education, child development, psychology, social work or other closely related field. - AND- COMPUTER EXPERIENCE: Must be computer literate and possess at least six (6) months of experience utilizing Microsoft Office applications on a regular basis.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Copy legible transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) AND degree.