Part Time Education Coach will work closely with current Education coaches to provide intensive coaching to targeted sites. The role of the Education Coach is to support in building capacity for specific professional competencies practice based coaching focused on goal setting and achievement for an individual or group. Additionally, the person in this position will ensure that internal assessments for the CLASS and ERS are conducted throughout the program year.

Primary Duties:

• Coach and provide support to the teaching staff in the Head Start/Early Head Start classrooms.
• Work collaboratively with the Site Supervisor/Master Teacher toward achieving or exceeding the Head Start/Early Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) along with Licensing and State regulations.
• Conduct internal CLASS assessments in each Preschool classroom a minimum of 2 times every program year.
• Develop written CLASS reports in a timely manner.
• Communicate findings effectively with the teaching staff and site supervisor of sites.
• Meet regularly with teaching staff after coaching sessions for feedback meetings to provide best practices strategies, resources, and suggestions.
• Support the teaching staff through coaching & feedback in utilizing the Soy Bilingue Teacher- Model strategy to support language acquisition for all children.
• Work with the teaching staff to develop and maintain a culturally diverse, inclusive and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Work with the Disabilities & Mental Health Manager to support teaching staff with the implementation and maintenance of the CA Teaching Pyramid strategies.
• Utilize appropriate databases to input documentation for required reporting.
• Attend staff meetings as required
• Assist in planning and participate in the annual self-assessment and pre-service
• Participate in community coaching meetings/trainings.

Qualifications:

Education:

• BA Degree required in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Social Sciences or related field plus 24 units in ECE and 12 units of core Child Development courses.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience:

• 3+ years of providing direct delivery of coaching/training services to teachers
• 3+ years of teaching experience
• 3+ years community-based experience in a setting working with families and community organizations who have experienced poverty, crisis, trauma, and other adverse events.
• Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC) experience.
• CLASS reliable

Language(s): 

• English, Spanish preferred

MNC is seeking a qualified individual for a temporary Early Head Start Home Based Visitor under its Children Services Division. Under the supervision of the Early Head Start Manager, the Early Head Start Home Based Visitorwill provide a planned child development program of educational experiences in the home environment; provide comprehensive services to strengthen and support relationships between infants, toddlers and their parents and provide links to community resources to help achieve family goals. This is a temporary position with an opportunity to convert to a permanent infant/toddler teaching position by November 2020 for the right individual.

Primary Duties:

• Conducts weekly home visits facilitating children and parent activities and providing information on different developmental topics (e.g. nutrition, self-care, social-emotional, motor skills, language skills, etc.) for the purpose of optimizing development of each child and helping to enhance parenting skills.
• Assists families in the utilization of learning opportunities for their child by the development of educational activities using available household materials and activities that naturally occur in the home.
• Use positive discipline techniques in guiding children’s behavior.
• Plans and develops with parents an individualized program using weekly educational activity plans based on their child’s assessment and incorporating identified family’s strengths and needs.
• Plans, implements and evaluates with parents bi-weekly group socialization experiences.
• Plans and implements parent meetings/workshops to further education on development, health, and other issues.
• Acts as a support and resource person for families for the purpose in case managing specific needs with families, advocating for parents and encouraging parent involvement in the program.
• Establishes a caring professional relationship and a climate of mutual trust and respect for families.
• Fosters the view and practice in parents that they are their child’s first and most important teacher and reinforces this concept with practical suggestions for its continual development.
• Support and assist parents and children through the transition from home to center based care.
• Conducts developmental assessments throughout the year to ensure children are meeting important milestones. Share findings and offer parental support to apply findings and plan activities which foster their child’s needs.
• Complete referrals for further (health/mental health/disabilities) evaluations to appropriate staff members. Accurately maintain current child and family records through all phases.
• Ensure scheduled adherence for all infant and toddler immunizations, health and dental screenings and maintain completed treatment records.
• Maintain flexibility in changing planned activities according to children’s interests.
• Follow Head Start/CDE/CLD policies and procedures in reporting suspected child abuse in accordance with federal and state laws.
• Attends meetings and/or workshops (e.g. staff/center meetings, in-service sessions, training, and parent meetings) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and/or maintaining their professional development.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• AS/AA Degree, or enrolled in college working towards an AA degree in Early Childhood Development, ESL, and/or General Education

Experience:

• Must have experience in an infant / toddler setting and meets the California Community Care Licensing requirements, including 24 ECE Units including core course as listed on the Child Development Permit Matrix
• Current or previous Head Start Parent Preferred.

Requirements: 

• State of California Child Development Associate Teacher Level Permit
• Current Physical Health Screening (every2 years thereafter)
• Fingerprinting Clearance (DOJ)
• Current Immunizations (TB, Influenza, MMR, Pertussis) (every2 years thereafter)
• Clearance of Child Abuse Index
• Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (every 2 years thereafter)
• Must be register with the Early Care & Education Workforce Registry
• Must attend trainings that are required by funders (might be an evening or Saturday)

Language(s): 

• English, Spanish required

North Coast Opportunities, Inc.

Head Start Child Development Program

Recruiting for Ft.Bragg:

Temporary Cook I-II  (Bilingual Preferred, CA Driver License & Auto Insurance Required)

Salary: $ 12.21 - $ 14.77/hr DOQ.  EOE.

Closes:  Open Until Filled

For full job description details & required employment application form go to https://www.ncoinc.org/about-us/jobs/  or call (707)467-3200 ext 302 or 331

Head Start Child Development Program

Recruiting for Ukiah

Program Assistant I-II Front Office

$ 14.90-$18.00/hr DOQ. Bilingual Required.

Open Until Filled EOE

For full job description details & req app go to www.ncoinc.org/about-us/jobs or call 707-467-3200 x 302 or 331.

MNC is seeking a qualified individual for an Early Head Start Coordinatorunder its Children Services Division. Under the supervision of the Associate Director, the Early Head Start Managerwill primarily be responsible of ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the Early Head Start program option including both the home-based and EHS center-based options. The EHS Manager will ensure the Creative Curriculum Infant/Toddler and Parents As Teachers (PAT) are implemented to fidelity. The EHS Manager will assist in the conversion of MNC’s Home Base program to full Center Based services in fall 2020.

Primary Duties:

• Assist, coach, train and support EHS staff in understanding and implementing, policies and procedures to implement the Early Head Start (EHS) Program in accordance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), and local, state and federal regulations.
• Assist in the development and evaluation of program policies and procedures, implementation of the Creative Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers, Parents As Teachers, CSEFEL Pyramid Teaching Strategies, CLASS and ITERS for the EHS program option.
• Work collaboratively with FCP/ERSEA Manager in recruitment of families and monitor enrollment levels for the EHS program option.
• Ensure staff and program resources reflect the multi-cultural diversity of enrolled children/families in the EHS program option.
• Assist with the Head Start/Early Head Start program self-assessment to ensure continuous program improvement.
• Ensure the use of the Creative Curriculum and Parents As Teachers curriculums are being used to fidelity in the EHS program option.
• Monitors teaching staff throughout the year in writing and implementing appropriate bi-weekly classroom lesson plans for the EHS program option.
• Coach, mentor, train, and supervise EHS Home Base Visitors
• Conduct quarterly monitoring of the EHS Home-Based and center-based program options to ensure compliance with the HSPPS and local regulations including: regular file reviews, attendance and timeliness of service.
• May assume classroom coverage in the absence of any of the teaching staff members and remain flexible about staffing schedule, which may be adjusted as program needs change and may include working in various classrooms.
• Ensure the maintenance and filing of appropriate forms and documents in children’s files for the EHS Home-Based program option.
• Work collaboratively with the Disabilities & Mental Health Manager regarding children with special needs and/or behavior concerns, facilitating Child Support Plans as needed.
• Prepare and submit complete and accurate reports as required by program expectation and direct supervisor.
• Work with EHS Home-Based Home Visitors, FSS, Health & Nutrition Manager and parents to ensure that required dental exams, physical exams and screenings are completed for each child in accordance with HSPPS.
• In collaboration with EHS Home-Based Home Visitors ensure that 45-day developmental screenings. This includes ensuring the data is entered into ChildPlus and providing ChildPlus reports as requested.
• Ensure that the timelines of 30, 45, and 90 days are met upon enrollment dates (e.g. homes visits, mental health notes, developmental screenings, ASQ-3, ASQ-SE, vision & hearing screenings) for the EHS program option.
• Ensure the implementation and documentation of the transition plans of all Early Head Start children on or before they turn 30 months of age
• Assist in the conversion and implementation process for the dissolution and conversion of the Home Base program to Early Head Start Center Base
• Facilitate the relationships with outside community partners that are regularly involved in the classroom, e.g., mental health consultants, speech and language therapists, or other organizations or individuals as needed to enhance the classroom environment as they pertain to the EHS program option.
• Stay abreast of federal, state and local laws and regulations including: New Initiatives, policy clarifications, OHS frameworks, and all special education and civil rights laws.
• Develop written policies and procedures and provide training and technical assistance to EHS staff on how to implement program processes.
• Participate in the Children’s Services management meetings and planning sessions to assist in the coordination and implementation of the EHS program option.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Welfare, or related field; or three years related experience and/or training; three years of supervisory responsibility; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Must have a 16-hour certification in training and experience in the principles of child health, safety and nutrition. In addition
• 3 + year(s) experience in preschool and infant/toddler setting.
• Meets the California Community Care Licensing requirements: which include 12 core ECE Units in addition to the six infant and toddler core units as listed on the Child Development Permit Matrix; including, 2 Units in Adult Supervision and 6 Administrative Units.
• Current or Previous Head Start Parent, preferred.

Requirements: 

• State of California Child Development Site Supervisor, Program Director Level Permit, preferred.
• Current Physical Health Screening (every 2 years thereafter)
• Fingerprinting Clearance (DOJ)
• Current Immunizations (TB, Annual Influenza, MMR, Pertussis) (must be kept current)
• Clearance Child Abuse Index
• Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (every 2 years thereafter)
• Registered with the Early Care & Education Workforce Registry
• Must attend trainings that are required by funders (might be an evening or Saturday)
• CLASS, Infant and Toddler certified (or ability to obtain)
• Parents As Teachers certified (or ability to obtain)
• PITC trained (or ability to obtain)

Language(s): 

• English, Spanish preferred

North Coast Opportunities

Head Start Child Development Program

Recruiting for Ukiah:

Associate Teacher (Floater) I-II, Infant Toddler Classroom

$13.06-16.45/hr DOQ. 30 hrs per week, 12 months per year. Bilingual Preferred.

Open until filled. EOE

For full job description details & required application form: www.ncoinc.org/about-us/jobs/ or 707-467-3200

Associate Teacher I:  Must have completed a minimum of 15 Early Childhood Education/Child Development (ECE/CDV) units, including 12 core and 6* Infant/Toddler (I/T) units. (Core courses include child/human growth & development; child/family/community or child and family relations; and programs/curriculum)  Must hold and maintain current a California Department of Education Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher or hold and maintain current a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.  A minimum of six months early childhood classroom experience required. I/T classroom experience preferred.

Associate Teacher II:  Must have completed 24 ECE/CDV units, including 12 core and 6* I/T units.  Must hold and maintain current a California Department of Education Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher or hold and maintain current a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.  A minimum of six months early childhood classroom experience required. Infant/Toddler classroom experience preferred.

*Up to 3 of the required IT units may be deferred for no more than 24 months from the date of hire when employee signs a training plan agreement that includes completion of the missing units.

Under the supervision of the Executive Director or designee, the Early Head Start Home Visitor is responsible for the overall implementation of an integrated, family focused, home based program serving pregnant women and families with children ages 0-3.

A combination of formal education, life experience and work experience at a level to demonstrate the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described. An Associate of Arts or Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field with 6 units in infant toddler coursework as well as valid Child Development Permit is required. Knowledge of infant toddler development, family interaction and community resources desired. A minimum of three years recent experience in Early Care and Education Programs is required.

****Spanish Bilingual Preferred - 5% differential pay with demonstrated proficiency.****

We are looking for Head Start Substitute Teacher Assistants to provide a variety of educational activities at a program site for the Head Start Program operated by the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency.

Position Summary: Under general direction, to plan and conduct activities for children 6 months to 5 years old in a day care program; to provide direction to child care program teacher assistants and parent volunteers; and to do related work as required.

Salary: $13 per hour

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a minimum of six (6) college units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or equivalent education.

Knowledge of Day Care programs and functions; developmental stages and needs of infants to 5 years old; child abuse reporting laws; problems and needs of low-income families; and teaching methods and techniques.

How To Apply:  A completed SETA application must be submitted using the online application which can be found at https://laserfiche.seta.net/Forms/app.  Copies of all degrees, permits, and credentials must be attached to the application.

Upon job offer individuals will be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, TB test, and background check, and provide copies of immunization records for MMR, TDAP and flu (or flu waiver).

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Posting Date:  Continuous Filing

We are looking to fill multiple Associate Teacher AND Associate Teacher/Infant Toddler positions.  These are specialized classifications for positions assigned to provide a variety of educational activities at a program sites for children from birth to 6 years of age for the Head Start Program operated by the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency.  Responsibilities include educational activity planning, teaching, and promotion of parent involvement in site activities.  

Position Summary:

ASSOCIATE TEACHER TIERS I, III, AND IV: Under general supervision, an Associate Teacher conducts school readiness and educational activities for children 18 months to 6 years old in a Head Start and/or California Department of Education child development program; to supervise and assist children with learning activities; to assist teachers with daily classroom activities; to work with parents; to provide direction to parent volunteers; and to do related work as required. 

Salary:  Tier I: $12.42 p/hour; Tier III: $14.99 p/ hour;  Tier IV: $16.49 per hour

ASSOCIATE TEACHER/INFANT TODDLER:  Under general supervision, to conduct activities for children birth to 3 years old in an Early Head Start Infant Toddler program; supervise and assist children with learning activities; work with parents; provide direction to parent volunteers and substitutes; and perform related work as required.

Salary: Starting at $15.36 per hour

Minimum Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ASSOCIATE TEACHERS BY TIER 

TIER I: EDUCATION:  A minimum of six (6) college units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and obtain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher as issued by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing with 24 months of hire date. 

EXPERIENCE:  Successful completion of the permit will qualify a Tier I/Substitute as a Tier III/Permitted Associate Teacher.  The time in the position will be dictated by the Individual Staff Development Plan (ISDP) as approved by the employee and the Supervisor.               

TIER III: EDUCATION:  Possession of a current Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher as issued by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, or, possession of a CDA, or possession of an Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or similarly applicable field of study.

EXPERIENCE:  A minimum of one (1) year of successful work experience as a teacher or a teacher assistant in a child development program in an educational or recreational setting.

TIER IV: Degreed

Must meet the training and experience requirements of Tier III and possession of an Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or similarly applicable field of study.  If degree is not in ECE or similarly applicable field of study, a CDA or permit at the Associate Teacher level or higher is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ASSOCIATE TEACHER/INFANT 

Education:

Possession of a current Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher as issued by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, including a minimum of six (6) units infant/toddler development coursework.

OR

An Associate, Bachelor’s or advanced degree in early childhood education and three (3) units of infant/toddler development coursework.

OR

An Associate degree in a field related to early childhood education and possession of an Associate Teacher Permit or higher as verified by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, plus six (6) units of infant/toddler development coursework.

OR

A Bachelor’s or advanced degree in any field and possession of a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher as verified by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, plus six (6) units of infant/toddler development coursework.

Experience:

At least one (1) year of successful work experience as a Teacher Assistant.

Position Opens:  Continuous Filing.

2 Full-time positions open with benefits working in a part-day program. One position located in Goleta and one in Carpinteria. Regular positions are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance as well as a 5% salary match for a tax deferred retirement plan (403b, match is after 1 year of employment). Also, there is an additional monthly Location Stipend for all regular teaching staff in Goleta, Santa Barbara & Carpinteria Centers.

Works in partnership with the team teacher to develop weekly lesson plans for preschool children, develops and maintains safe and positive classroom climate, and intentional learning environment; screens and assesses each child using appropriate screening/assessment tools; individualizes educational plans for each child based on ongoing developmental assessments. Engages parents of various cultural backgrounds in their Childs education.

REQUIRES: Level II - Associates in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or a related field and eligible for a Child Development Teacher permit or higher from CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing with three semester units in supervised field experience. Level III - Bachelor’s or higher with 12 units of ECE/CD and eligible for a Child Development Master Teacher permit or higher from CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing with three semester units in supervised field experience and one year experience as Early Childhood Teacher. Must obtain and maintain a Pediatric First Aid and CPR card. Bilingual preferred. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. 

2 Full-time positions, Goleta & Carpinteria area, both with benefits. All of our classrooms are NAEYC accredited and all of our regular positions are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance as well as a 5% salary match for a tax deferred retirement plan (403b, match is after 1 year of employment). We also offer tuition reimbursement and continual training opportunities.

Also, there is an additional monthly Location Stipend for all regular teaching staff in Goleta, Santa Barbara & Carpinteria Centers.

Develops plans for the experiences and care of infants and toddlers in partnership with another EHS Teacher.  Maintains a safe and positive classroom climate, and a language rich and attention rich environment for the children; screens and assesses each child using appropriate screening/assessment tools; individualizes the educational plans for each child based on ongoing developmental assessments.  Engages parents of various cultural backgrounds as their child’s primary teacher. 

REQUIREMENTS

Teacher II: Associates Degree in ECE/CD or a related field and eligible for a Child Development Teacher permit or higher from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing with three semester units in supervised field experience.  6 units of Infant/Toddler Development are required.

Teacher III: Bachelor’s or higher with 12 units of ECE/CD and eligible for a Child Development Master Teacher permit or higher from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing with three semester units in supervised field experience and one year experience as Early Childhood Teacher. 6 units of Infant/Toddler Development required.

Teachers must obtain and maintain a Pediatric First Aid and CPR card.  Valid California driver’s license with acceptable driving record as determined by the Agency and current insurance. Experience working with children with disabilities desirable; Bilingual preferred. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Part-time (32 hrs/wk) with benefits. Regular positions are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance as well as a 5% salary match for a tax deferred retirement plan (403b, match is after 1 year of employment). 

Assists classroom Teachers in providing for the responsive care and education of children ages six (6) weeks to thirty-six (36) months in a CAC Early Head Start center.

REQUIRES: Child Development Teacher Assistant Permit or higher from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and enrolled in a Child Development Associate credential program to be completed within two (2) years of hire. 6 units in infant/toddler development required; new hires may complete after hire by enrolling in infant/ toddler development coursework within 3 months of hire and must successfully complete 6 units of infant/toddler development coursework within one year of hire. Obtain and maintain a current Child Development Permit for position held.  Must obtain and maintain a Pediatric First Aid and CPR card. Bilingual preferred.

Work with 3 & 4 year old children in a half-day/school year Head Start program using High/Scope Curriculum.  Head Start offers comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition services to foster stable family relationships, enhance children's physical and emotional well-being, and develop strong cognitive skills.  Extensive parent participation and support services are also provided.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA degree in Child Development or related field. 
• Two years supervisory experience in a child development setting.
• Four years professional teaching experience in a child development program.
• Current certification in Pediatric CPR, Pediatric First Aid.

Work with 3 & 4 year old children in a half-day/school year Head Start program using High/Scope Curriculum. Head Start offers comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition services to foster stable family relationships, enhance children's physical and emotional well-being, and develop strong cognitive skills. Extensive parent participation and support services are also provided.

Minimum Requirements:

• Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, or CDA credential, AA or BA degree in early childhood education
• Six months experience working with children.
• Ability to correctly and effectively communicate in written and oral English.

Work with 3 & 4 year old children in a half-day/school year Head Start program using High/Scope Curriculum.  Head Start offers comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition services to foster stable family relationships, enhance children's physical and emotional well-being, and develop strong cognitive skills.  Extensive parent participation and support services are also provided.

Minimum Requirements:

• Child Development Teacher Permit. 
• Three semester units in administration, with a passing grade of “C” or better. 
• AA/BA degree in Child Development or related field. 
• Four years teaching experience
• Current certification in Pediatric CPR, Pediatric First Aid and Preventive Health.

Full-time position with benefits located in Lompoc with Countywide travel required.Our regular positions are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance as well as a 5% salary match for a tax deferred retirement plan (403b, match is after 1 year of employment).

This position performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance of facilities and other areas under the supervision of the Facilities Director.

REQUIRES: High School Diploma or GED. Two years experience in construction or facilities maintenance repair work including some semi-skilled assignments is desirable. Computer knowledge required. Current valid California Driver's license and appropriate insurance per Agency requirements. Must have reliable transportation with an acceptable driving record as determined by agency. 

We are looking for a Head Start Teacher to provide a variety of educational activities at a program site for the Head Start Program operated by the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency. Responsibilities include educational activity planning, teaching, and promotion of parent involvement in site activities.

Position Summary: Under general supervision the Head Start Teacher plans and conducts classroom activities which provide individual developmental; experiences for Head Start children; performs classroom teaching duties; is responsible for the health, safety, and personal welfare of assigned children, provides direction for Head Start Associate Teachers, substitutes and pare volunteers, to conduct home visits and promote parent involvement in Head Start programs; and to do related work as required.

Starting Salary: $19.55/Hour with an Associate’s Degree or $20.05/Hour with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in ECE or a Bachelor’s degree or higher in another field plus a permit at the Teacher level or higher.

Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION: Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher in early childhood education; or an Associate’s degree in a field related to ECE and possession of a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher as issued by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing; or a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in any applicable field and possession of a Child Development Teacher Permit or higher as issued by the State of CA is required AND MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of one (1) year of successful work experience as a Head Start Associate Teacher or one year of successful work experience in teaching young children in a comparable program.

Special Requirements:  Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C Driver’s License is required.

How To Apply: A completed SETA application must be submitted using the online application which can be found at https://laserfiche.seta.net/Forms/app. Copies of all degrees, permits, and credentials must be attached to the application.

Upon job offer individuals will be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, TB test, and background check, and provide copies of immunization records for MMR, TDAP and flu (or flu waiver).

Posting Date: Continuous Filing 

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

SETA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits:
Medical Benefits (6 plans to choose from)
Dental Benefits
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Educational Reimbursement: up to $1500 annually
Access to the Public Employee Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Paid Jury Duty
Pension (mandatory contribution required)
Retirement Health Savings Accounts and 457 plans
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Regional Transit Monthly Pass Reimbursement

The Community Services Bureau in the Employment & Human Services Department is offering an excellent employment opportunity as a Site Supervisor III. Under the direction of a Assistant Director, Site Supervisor III's provide day-to-day administration of a large capacity child development site providing general child care, infant/toddler care and/or preschool services. These are excellent opportunities for persons interested in overseeing and supervising the care, development and instruction of young children.

Site Supervisor III's perform a variety of duties to ensure that daily staffing requirements and child/staff ratios are met at all times, provide guidance and supervision to teaching and support staff and ensure compliance with State licensing, Federal requirements, and contract requirements, oversees the Site Supervisor I-Project.

Positions in this classification are exempt from the classified service and work in Federally and/or State funded project positions administered by Contra Costa County.

Typical Tasks

• Ensures that daily staffing requirements and child/staff ratios are met at all times
• Provides guidance and supervision to teaching and support staff as required
• Ensures compliance with State licensing, Federal requirements, and contract requirements
• Reviews instructional programs to ensure compliance with State and Federal requirements and developmentally appropriate practices
• Makes recommendations on staffing, program and expenditures, and maintains inventory documents
• Assists in interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating, and mentoring staff
• Monitors parent involvement through individual and group contacts and meetings
• Prepares and submits accurate and timely reports and correspondence as required
• Maintains effective community relations, and advocates for young children
• Interviews and certifies parent eligibility for services
• Ensures maintenance of required children, family, and program files
• Ensures appropriate career development for self and staff and maintains documentation as needed.
• Follows procedures for making verbal and written reports of suspected child abuse to Children's Protective Services and to others as required.
• Reports unusual incidents to Community Care Licensing and to supervisors as required.
• Complies with standards of conduct as required by Federal, State, and County regulations
• Performs other tasks as may be required for the efficient operation of the comprehensive, integrated program

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Candidates must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License will be accepted during the application process.

Certificate Required: Possession of a Child Development Site Supervisor Permit issued by the State of California Commission or official written verification that all requirements for the permit have been completed and application has been made to the State. Employment will require mandatory maintenance of the permit by taking continuing education courses as specified by the State for its renewal.

Experience: Four (4) years of full time or its equivalent experience as a Site Supervisor in a publicly funded pre-school or child development program.

Special Requirements: Ability to meet such standards as may be required by the Federal Head Start Performance Standards, California Department of Education Title V, and California Department of Social Services Title XXII regulations dealing with pre-school and child development programs. REQUIRED BY LAW, all appointees to this class must successfully pass fingerprint and tuberculosis clearances and a current physical examination.

PLEASE NOTE:

All applicants must submit official or unofficial transcripts and verification of their Child Development Associate Teacher Permit with the application. Make sure to include your name on all application documents.

If you are unable to attach your permit and/or transcripts to your online application you may email scanned copies to exam@hrd.cccounty.us/mrahman@hrd.cccounty.us within seven (7) days. Failure to do so will result in your automatic rejection.

You may obtain additional information and assistance by contacting:

Ms. Terrissa Hein, Education Liaison

Contra Costa County Office of education

77 Santa Barbara Road, Pleasant Hill CA 94523

Phone 925-942-3397

Email: thein@cccoe.k12.ca.us

Certification Officer
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
1812 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814-7000
E-Mail: credentials@ctc.ca.gov
Web Site: www.ctc.ca.gov

The Contra Costa County Community Services Department is recruiting to fill Site Supervisor I vacancies in full-day child education centers serving approximately 2500 low-income families. Incumbents may be required to travel to child education centers countywide in the performance of assigned job duties.

Under supervision of a Site Supervisor III, Site Supervisor I's provide the day-to-day administration of a small capacity child development site providing general child care, infant/toddler care and/or preschool services.

Typical Tasks

• Ensures that daily staffing requirements and child/staff ratios are met at all times
• Provides guidance and supervision to teaching and support staff as required
• Ensures compliance with State licensing, Federal requirements, and contract requirements
• Reviews instructional programs to ensure compliance with State and Federal requirements and developmentally appropriate practices
• Makes recommendations on staffing, program and expenditures, and maintains inventory documents
• Assists in interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating, and mentoring staff
• Monitors parent involvement through individual and group contacts and meetings
• Prepares and submits accurate and timely reports and correspondence as required
• Maintains effective community relations, and advocates for young children
• Interviews and certifies parent eligibility for services
• Ensures maintenance of required children, family, and program files
• Ensures appropriate career development for self and staff and maintains documentation as needed.
• Follows procedures for making verbal and written reports of suspected child abuse to Children's Protective Services and to others as required.
• Reports unusual incidents to Community Care Licensing and to supervisors as required
• Complies with Standards of conduct as required by Federal, State and County regulations
• Performs other tasks as may be required for the efficient operation of the comprehensive, integrated program

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a valid California Vehicle Operator License. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process.

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time (or the equivalent of full-time) experience as a Teacher in a publicly funded preschool or child development program.

Certificate Required: Possession of a issued by the State of California or official written verification that all requirements of the permit have been completed and application has been made to the State. Employment will require mandatory maintenance of the permit by taking continuing education courses as specified by the State for its renewal.

Special Requirements: Ability to meet such standards as may be required by the Federal Head Start Performance Standards, California Department of Education Title V, and California Department of Social Services Title XXII regulations dealing with preschool and child development programs. Note: As required by law, all appointees must successfully pass fingerprint and tuberculosis clearances and a current physical examination.

PLEASE NOTE: All applicants must submit official or unofficial transcripts and verification of their Site Supervisor Permit with the application. Make sure to include your name on all application documents. If you are unable to attach your permit and/or transcripts to your online application you may email scanned copies to mrahman@ehsd.cccounty.us/exam@hrd.cccounty.us within seven (7) days of applying. Failure to do so will result in your automatic rejection

You may obtain additional information and assistance by contacting:

Ms. Terrissa Hein, Education Liaison

Contra Costa County Office of education

77 Santa Barbara Road, Pleasant Hill CA 94523

Phone 925-942-3397

Email: thein@cccoe.k12.ca.us

Certification Officer
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
1812 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814-7000
E-Mail: credentials@ctc.ca.gov
Web Site: www.ctc.ca.gov

The Contra Costa County Community Services Bureau has immediate openings for qualified classroom staff to work with and meet the emotional, social, cognitive, creative, physical and linguistic needs of young children enrolled in the Head Start and Child Development Programs. These are excellent opportunities for persons interested in the care, development and instruction of young children and the cooperative involvement of their families.

Under supervision of a Site Supervisor in a full-day, full-year classroom, Teachers establish and maintain an effective classroom environment, and lead a team of instructors to plan, organize and present a full range of developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children 2.5 – 6 years of age.

Typical Tasks

• Plans and supervises Child Development classroom activities
• Assesses children's needs and development
• Holds parent conferences about children's development twice a year
• Models appropriate behavior for the children and classroom staff
• Leads the classroom team in planning and implementing the developmental program
• Assists in training instructional staff with the goal of building a team approach to meeting the children's needs
• Works with parents in building a relationship of mutual respect and cooperation
• Reports issues of concern to the Center Administrator
• Makes verbal and written reports of suspected child abuse to Children's Protective Services and of unusual incidents to Community Care Licensing
• Maintain commitment to training and continuing professional development
• Complies with standards of conduct as required by Federal, State and County regulations
• Performs other tasks as may be required for the efficient operation

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a valid California Vehicle Operator License. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process.

Education: Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or a high school proficiency certificate and possession of 1) an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education; or 2) An Associate degree in related field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education, with experience teaching preschool-age children; or 3) Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education; or 4) Baccalaureate degree in any subject and coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education with experience teaching preschool-age children.

Permit Required: Possession of a Child Development (CD) Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing or issuance Contra Costa County Teacher Temporary County Certificate (CCC TCC). Possession of a current CD Teacher Permit or CCC TCC at all times is a condition of employment.

Other Requirements: As required by law, all appointees to this class must successfully pass a physical examination and fingerprint and tuberculosis clearances.

PLEASE NOTE: All applicants must submit official or unofficial transcripts and verification of their Child Development Teacher Permit with the application. Make sure to include your name on all application documents. If you are unable to attach your permit and/or transcripts to your online application you may email scanned copies to exam@hrd.cccounty.us within seven (7) days of applying. Failure to do so will result in your automatic rejection. 

You may obtain additional information and assistance by contacting:

Ms. Terrissa Hein, Education Liaison

Contra Costa County Office of education

77 Santa Barbara Road, Pleasant Hill CA 94523

Phone 925-942-3397

Email: thein@cccoe.k12.ca.us

Certification Officer
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
1812 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814-7000
E-Mail: credentials@ctc.ca.gov
Web Site: www.ctc.ca.gov