EHS Teacher I/II LOCATION: Castle Early Head Start, Atwater

Job Summary

Under general supervision of a Site Supervisor or Master Teacher, teach an assigned group of students using developmentally appropriate practices; create an environment in which three through five year old children can experiment, make choices, solve problems and share their experiences with others. Plan and participate in parent education and parent involvement activities. Prepare and maintain accurate records. Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly physical environment. This position is included in the Head Start certificated bargaining unit and is subject to terms of the union agreement regarding membership, payment of like fee, or donation to recognized charity.

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IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) "As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities."

Qualifications

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Satisfactory results from pre-employment strength test required
• Education and/or Training: Associates Degree with 24 units in ECE/CD including core courses (3 units must be Infant-Toddler Development), plus 16 general education units
• Experience: One year experience in an instructional capacity in an early care and education program
• Credentials and/or Skills: Hold/qualify for a Child Development Teacher Permit or higher
• Possess or obtain within 90 days of hire a Pediatric First Aid and CPR certificate
• Knowledge of child growth and development and developmentally appropriate practice
• Ability to plan, organize and supervise a preschool classroom
• work effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds, and those with disabilities and special needs
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Proof of valid CA driver's license and minimum amount of liability insurance required by law
• DMV Driver Record printout required
• Copy of Transcript (Copy of Transcript (Please attach verification of units as per minimum requirements for this position)

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Merced County of Education (MCOE) is Steven Rosales.