Infant and Toddler Teacher - 1565

Position Summary:

Provides care and education for children and their families in a child care center. Responsible for the implementation of the program in an assigned classroom and center. Supervises Instructional Assistants and Associate Teachers in the classroom setting per Center Supervisor. Supports CAPSLO’s mission by ensuring that children are served, along with their families, at a high level providing a rich education experience for all who are enrolled.

Required Education and Experience:

Teacher I

1. AA/AS (2) (6)
2. 24 units ECE/CD (1) (4)
3. 6 months related teaching exp. (3)
4. RCCP, Teacher Permit or higher (5)

Teacher II

1. BA/BS (2) (6)
2. 12 units ECE/CD (1) (4)
3. 1 year related teaching exp. (3)
4. 3 units Supervised Field Experience
5. Teacher Permit or higher (5)

Additional Education & Experience

1. Semester Units in ECE/CD include course work in early childhood education/child development and at least one course in each of the following core areas 1) child/human growth and development 2) child, family and community, or child and family relations; 3) programs/curriculum. Must have received passing grade of “C” or better or credit.
2. Degree must include sixteen diversified semester units in general education (i.e., at least one course in each of the following areas: Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Social Sciences, Math and/or Science and English/Language Arts.
3. Experience must be in a licensed day care center, comparable home day care or group child care program for children ages 0 - 5 under the supervision of a person who would qualify as a Center Supervisor. College internships and labs served in a licensed day care center will count as experience.
4. For infant/toddler center(s), 3 semester units in infant/toddler development and/or programs must be included as part of the course work requirement for all of the above.
5. Must hold appropriate Children’s Center Permit or qualify for an appropriate Children’s Center Permit prior to beginning employment and apply within 60 days of commencing employment. State Child Development program requires permit be held prior to beginning employment (Temporary County Certificates also acceptable).
6. MSHS, HS, EHS programs require AA/AS or BA/BS in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or closely related field including coursework equivalent to 24 semester units ECE/CD.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Experience working with children with disabilities.

License & Certifications:

1. Valid California Driver’s License and reliable insured vehicle available for business use (mileage to be reimbursed) and acceptable driving record. A DMV printout and proof of insurance will be required. (Not required for Substitutes)
2. Must possess a valid Children’s Center Teacher Permit or higher.
3. Must provide certificates of completion of approved pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training within (30) days of hire.
4. Must renew and maintain a valid Children’s Center Teacher Permit or higher at all times.
5. Must provide certificates of completion of approved pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training within 30 days of hire. Employee is responsible for renewing and maintaining a valid CPR/first aid certification at all times.
6. Must complete 16 hours of training on preventative health practices, as required by Health and Safety Code within 30 days of hire.
7. Must complete Safety Training (Performance Standards; 1302.47) within three months of hire;

Essential Functions:

1. Supports the Center Supervisor in carrying out responsibility at the center level for the overall quality of the experience offered to children and families including the assurance that laws, regulations, guidelines and policies are adhered to on a daily basis.
2. Coordinates and conducts home visits and parent conferences as needed and schedules the visits at times that are suitable for the families (may require evenings and weekends).
3. Coordinates planning the overall education plan for the center and assumes responsibility for implementing the plan in the classroom. The plan will include program individualization for each child, tracking each child’s development and development of individual goals for each child with input from the parent.
4. Responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and tracking of the appropriate instruments and forms to ensure all program requirements are met in the mandated time frame as per program standards, including the following:
1. Child/Family Files
2. Lesson Plans
3. Curriculum planning
4. Ongoing Assessment and Transition Plans
5. Meal counts as delegated
6. Tracking sheets as delegated
7. Other documents as assigned
5. Plans and implements the curriculum and ensures the center environment (indoor and outdoor) is developmentally appropriate, safe and offers children a wide variety of experiences.
6. Must have visual supervision of all children at all times.