Head Start/State Preschool Teacher (Teacher II) at San Bernardino County Preschool Services Department
Job Summary
Job Summary
PSD offers a variety of programs that serve families from prenatal care and with children 0-5 years of age. PSD’s programs include the Federal Head Start, Early Head Start & Early Head Start – Child Care Partnership, as well as, State Preschool programs throughout SB County. We are committed to ensuring children have a Head Start or jump start on their education. Our services are free and available to qualifying families from low-income backgrounds and include enrollment options for children in foster care, children with special needs, and those who are homeless. PSD programs include: Head Start Early Head Start Home-Based Home-Based Socialization Activities Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Program Low Income First Time Mothers Home Visiting Program California State Preschool Program Fatherhood FIRE Program Learn more about PSD at psd.sbcounty.gov.
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The Preschool Services Department (PSD) is recruiting for Head Start/State Preschool Teachers who provide teaching instruction and supervision to pre-school age children at a Head Start site or home-based program. Teachers will develop and provide educational, nutritional, and health/safety activities; conduct home visits; attend staff and parent committee meetings, observe, report and document on the progress of children; document disabilities; report suspected child abuse; communicate with staff, parents, and children; and supervise teacher aides.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1) Must be able to lift and carry a small child (up to 50 lbs.) as needed/in the event of an emergency. Other physical demands include: sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting, grasping, fine manipulation, pushing/pulling, reaching, stooping, using smell and touch, working outside and vision and hearing.
2) Must pass a pre-employment physical including a tuberculosis test and required immunizations (SB792).
3) Must obtain a valid San Bernardino County Food Handler's card and qualifying First Aid/CPR cards within two (2) weeks of hire and maintain throughout employment.
4) Travel throughout the County may be required, and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Job offers are contingent upon passing a background investigation which includes a fingerprint check and search of the Child Abuse Index before appointment. If an individual has been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation, the individual cannot work or be present in any community care facility unless they request and subsequently obtain a criminal record exemption from the Community Care Licensing Division, Care Provider Management Bureau (CPMB). With the exception of minor traffic violations, all convictions, including misdemeanors, felonies, and convictions occurring a long time ago, require an exemption. CPMB also examines arrest records to determine if there is a possible danger to clients. Crimes against children and convictions of a violent nature, such as sex offenses, murder, manslaughter, arson, and robbery are crimes for which an exemption cannot be issued. (Health & Safety Code section 1596.871)
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Applicants MUST meet one of the following options: OPTION 1: Child Development Permit: Possess a valid/active CA Child Development Teacher Permit (or higher level permit) issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Applicants who possess a Children's Center Permit may also qualify under this option. - AND - Education: A completed/awarded Associate's degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education/Child Development, Education, Home Economics, Music, Art, Library Science, Physical Education & Recreation, Psychology, Family Studies, or other Early Childhood Education/Development related fields. OPTION 2: Single/Multiple Subject Teaching Credential: Must possess a valid/active CA Single or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential issued by the CTC. Applicants qualifying under this option requirement must show completion of 9 semester (15 quarter) units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development coursework which includes a Family, Child & Community course.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Option 1: A copy of the required valid/active CA Child Development Teacher Permit (or higher level permit), a legible copy of transcripts (unofficial are accepted) AND a copy of the degree. Option 2: A copy of the required valid/active CA Single/Multiple Subject Credential AND legible copy of transcripts (unofficial are accepted) indicating required ECE/CD coursework.
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Applicants MUST meet one of the following options: OPTION 1: Child Development Permit: Possess a valid/active CA Child Development Teacher Permit (or higher level permit) issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Applicants who possess a Children's Center Permit may also qualify under this option. - AND - Education: A completed/awarded Associate's degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education/Child Development, Education, Home Economics, Music, Art, Library Science, Physical Education & Recreation, Psychology, Family Studies, or other Early Childhood Education/Development related fields. OPTION 2: Single/Multiple Subject Teaching Credential: Must possess a valid/active CA Single or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential issued by the CTC. Applicants qualifying under this option requirement must show completion of 9 semester (15 quarter) units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development coursework which includes a Family, Child & Community course.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Option 1: A copy of the required valid/active CA Child Development Teacher Permit (or higher level permit), a legible copy of transcripts (unofficial are accepted) AND a copy of the degree. Option 2: A copy of the required valid/active CA Single/Multiple Subject Credential AND legible copy of transcripts (unofficial are accepted) indicating required ECE/CD coursework.