Teacher: Early Childhood Education - Kaiser Early Childhood Education (2026-27)

Ref. PCN9237

Position Description

CDC Teacher

208 Days, 7 hours

DESCRIPTION: Under the supervision of, and in cooperation with the Site Administrator, the teacher, in a collective teaching environment, shall plan, develop and execute a program for children, aged two through five years, in harmony with the development level of the children based on the continuing assessment of the child’s individual needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise, train and assist in evaluation of assigned teaching paraprofessional personnel.
• Prepare developmental and educational materials needed to implement the planned daily activities.
• Cooperatively maintain an orderly and attractive environment conducive to the healthy growth, and development of the child.
• Work positively with parents. Hold parent conferences concerning the growth and development of the child.
• Participate, as requested, in staff and parent meetings, in-service education and conferences.
• Confer with the elementary school teacher of the child when appropriate.
• Maintain required records and reports

REQUIREMENTS:

Children’s Center Instructional Permit issued by CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

Evidence of sufficient judgment to handle crisis situations, and to use supervision constructively.

Valid early childhood certification

ABILITY TO:

• Relate sensitively to nursery and school age children from diverse racial, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Recognize and to record significant individual and group behavior.
• Adapt plans to meet different needs, learning
• Create an instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth
• Establish effective rapport with students and their families
• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary education
• Monitor children in classrooms
• Display the use of good judgement in making decisionsPage 2 of 2
• Maintain professional relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and supervising staff members
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Maintain acceptable standards of physical health, energy, and emotional adjustment of the job environment
• Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Seeing to read a variety of materials

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on fulfillment of prerequisites, relevant work experience, ability to perform the essential functions, reference checks, effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance and/or writing samples, and achievement on performance-based assessments (if applicable) that demonstrate the candidate possesses the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting prerequisites only satisfies the initial screening process and does not indicate the candidate is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position.

Licenses and Other Requirements

High School Diploma & 24 units in Early Childhood Education courses or PK-3 credential

Evidence of sufficient judgment to handle crisis situations, and to use supervision constructively.

Valid California Class C driver's license

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation