About the Employer
Welcome to Santa Clara Unified School District!

Thank you for your interest in Santa Clara Unified School District. Our employees work together to support graduates who are resilient, future-ready, lifelong learners who think critically, solve problems collaboratively, and are prepared to thrive in a global society. SCUSD's Adult Portrait embodies eight elements that support our students:
•World-Leading Professional
•Student-Centered Lifelong Learner
•Creative and Critical Thinker
•Adaptive Forward Thinker
•The Caring Adult
•Inclusivity Champion
•Equity Advocate
•Empowering Collaborator

If you have the skills to support this vision, we invite you to apply to join our team.

Santa Clara Unified School District serves over 15,000 TK-12 students, in addition to students in Preschool through Adult School. Neighborhoods in the Cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, and Cupertino comprise the District's 56 square-mile area. Santa Clara Unified prides itself on having teachers, classified employees, and administrators who are dedicated, experienced professionals who care about each student's well-being and academic preparation.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
Santa Clara Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), mental or physical disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

The Title IX Coordinator is Stacy Joslin, 1889 Lawrence Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051
Job Summary
For more information, please email: fce_recruit@scusd.net
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Six units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development required
- Valid CA Child Development Assistant Permit (Required for Title 5 programs)
- Infant/toddler Child Development Coursework (3 units) preferred for infant classrooms
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Proof of immunizations against influenza, pertussis, and measles
- Knowledge or becoming knowledgeable about Title 22 and Title 5
- Written and verbal communication skills in English
- Physical agility to lift up to 40 lbs to shoulder height
- Must be able to walk, squat, bend, and stand; ability to move freely to supervise and engage in indoor and outdoor activities with children
- Ability to sit at low tables, on small, low chairs, on the floor or on the ground, and in classrooms of various configurations for extended periods of time
- Ability to drive personal vehicle as needed
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information with students, families, colleagues, and the school community
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Responsible for visually supervising children and maintaining teacher/child ratios according to Title 22 and Title 5 to ensure the well-being, health, and safety of all children
- Assists in providing verbal and/or written communication with parents of any incidents, first aid administered, or any other health-related issues
- Builds relationships and works collaboratively with a diverse population of students, co-workers, parents, and school staff
- Maintains an orderly and safe environment that is well-organized and prepared for the children
- Initiates requests for supplies, materials, and equipment
- Responsible to care for and protect school property and to efficiently use supplies and equipment
- Assists in developing, planning, and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for both indoor and outdoor
- Assists in completing and maintaining compliance in the program quality and assessment processes
- Shows respect, flexibility, and sensitivity towards children at all times
- Maintains confidentiality of children, families, and employees
- Supervise the use of the restrooms and assist in toilet learning
- Participates in district professional learning and attends additional learning opportunities to meet the required 21 professional growth hours per year
- Assists other centers when requested
- Attends meetings as requested
- Performs other duties as assigned
Comments and Other Information
*Incomplete applications and/or those lacking current information may not be considered as eligible candidates