Lead Teacher

Position Summary

Early Care and Education (ECE) operates an award-winning, accredited, nationally recognized program that is highly effective in supporting the recruitment and retention of faculty, students and staff who are key to the mission of the University. Our name portrays the scope of our services to campus families, giving emphasis to the importance of early education experiences in light of knowledge gained from current brain development research.

Salary & Compensation

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Qualifications

• minimum 3 years In the field of early childhood education (Required)
• Ability to speak English to be understood by young children, staff and parents and as required for food preparation and ability to read English text of children's stories and the ability to write English for preparing written reports on conferences, child observations and staff evaluations (Required)
• Ability to use kitchen utensils and appliances safely and appropriately for preparation of meals (Required)
• Ability to understand and follow instructions regarding set-up and supervision of activities and preparation of food (Required)
• Ability to relate to children ages two months to five years as required for supervision of indoor and outdoor activities, toileting, meals, snacks and nap time (Required)
• Ability to act quickly and appropriately in hazardous situations to prevent accidents and to provide first aid in emergency situations (Required)
• Ability to direct classroom staff in overall program (Required)
• Ability to train support staff through role modeling and verbal explanation (Required)
• Ability to work cooperatively with other staff in total child care program (Required)
• Skill in resolving problems in the face of conflict with children and adults (Required)
• Physical ability to lift and carry children and objects up to 40 pounds when necessary (frequent lifting) (Required)
• Certified in pediatric CPR and first aid (Required)
• Ability to use computer, including Outlook, Word, Excel and internet to create reports, parent conferences, send emails, and use DRDP and other assessment tools (Required)
  
  

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree Child Development or Early Childhood Education (Preferred)
• AA (or 60 units) with 24 ECE/CD units (incl. core); 6 units administration; 2 units adult supervision (Required)
• Knowledge of child development theory and best practices in early childhood group care and education (Required)
• For positions in infant classrooms, at least three units of coursework in Infant Development (Required)
• Eligible for the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing - Site Supervisor level teaching (or higher) permit (Required)
  
  

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
• TB Test: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory TB test.
• Tdap Pertussis Vaccine: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation within 10 years.
• CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".
  
  

Schedule

Hours of Operations 7:30am-5:30pm; 8 hour shift assigned; variable

Union/Policy Covered

CX-Clerical & Allied Services

Complete Position Description

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