This position is responsible for providing a center-based educational program for children 0-5 years that meets the Head Start Performance Standards, utilizes developmentally appropriate practices for children and complies with Community Care Licensing Regulations
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QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, core competencies, and/or physical required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
Option I:
▪ Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD).
▪ 12 units of ECE/CD including Core Courses.
▪ One year’s teaching experience.
▪ Must continue taking ECE or CD classes.
▪ Ensures a minimum of 15 professional growth hours are completed and documented annually.
Option II:
▪ High School Diploma or GED and must be enrolled and maintain educational plans leading to an Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in child development, early childhood education, or equivalent coursework.
▪ 12 units of ECE/CD including core courses.
▪ One year’s teaching experience.
▪ Must continue taking ECE or CD classes.
▪ Must complete 105 hours of professional growth every five years.
▪ Ensures a minimum of 15 professional growth hours are completed and documented annually.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATES / PERMITS:
▪ Must have a current and valid Associate Teacher Permit.
▪ Obtains Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification within six calendar months of hire, and re-certification bi-annually.
Appointment will be contingent upon passing a pre-employment alcohol and drug screen, fingerprint clearance, and reference checks, pre-employment physical, immunization requirement, and TB test is required for Head Start funded positions.
