Position Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
5
Years
of experience in ECE Programs,
24 ECE units plus
6 units in Infant/Toddler development plus
General Education units
,
AND/OR
CTC
Teacher Permit
Solid working knowledge of Commun
ity Care Licensing requirements
,
California Department of Education requirements and of Industry Best
Practices
.
Obtain and
able to
maintain
the
certification of Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR as required by California State Licensing.
Desired qualifications:
Proficient in written and spoken Spanish language skills desired, but not required.
Job Description
Under general direction provided by Site Supervisor and Area Director, plan, organize, and direct daily operations of students and classroom. In accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is Full-Time non-exempt compensation. Head Teachers must demonstrate the ability to work as a collegial team member with respect, trust, and professionalism with co-workers. The position requires a sensitive and mature individual who is able to relate well with children, parents participating in the program and all NBCC staff. The position is aligned with NBCCs goals, philosophy, and agencys objectives.
Position Requirements
Adheres to all NBCC policies and procedures as mandated by Executive, Program, and/or Educational Resource
Director.
In cooperation with the teaching team,
maintain
general housekeeping tasks (to provide
and
orderly, professional environment and
atmosphere).
Engage in regular self-assessment/goal setting and
participate
in
timely
evaluation of job performance with the Site
Supervisor
and/or Area Director
.
In collaboration with the Site Supervisor, conduct staff evaluations for direct
reports.
In cooperation with the Site Supervisor
and staff
, obtain
appropriate substitutes
when ill, for vacation, and any other time off site for any
reason.
Verify payroll,
sick
and vacation time for direct
reports.
Attend all scheduled NBCC Staff Development
Days,
staff,
and planning meetings with Site Supervisor and/or Area Director, and
any other NBCC events
deemed
appropriate
or mandated.
Attends all parent education and celebratory events.
Demonstrate professional demeanor at all
times.
Support
the
teaching team in implementing specific child behavior plans,
intervention,
and
resource referrals
accordingly.
Give warmth and positive attention to each and every child in the
classroom.
Recognize and consider each child in relationship to cultural and / ethnic background, as well as respond to each unique individual child with dignity and respect. Foster positive
self-esteem through respectful interactions with children and
staff.
Program & Environmental Requirements
Plan and implement a variety of diverse,
age-appropriate
activities consistent with the philosophies of NBCC and Industry Best Practices
.
All activities and environmental set-up must meet the childrens individual developmental needs in their entirety (including social-emotional, cognitive, fine motor, gross
motor,
and physical development.
Implement curriculum and activities that support the
objectives
of NBCCs
Culture of
Health
.
Maintain a safe,
orderly,
and inviting arrangement in all classrooms (including outside play areas) which
complies with
NBCCs best practices for classroom
environments.
Maintain required supervision of children at all times (inside and outside) in accordance with
California State Licensing regulations ratio
standards.
Conduct ongoing Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) assessments on children in cooperation with the teaching
team.
Utilize the Environmental Rating Scales (ECERS) and DRDPs to plan and implement
curriculum.
Maintain and update classroom documents: posted classroom lesson plans, daily schedules, daily meal counts, monthly menus, classroom rosters, monthly child sign in/out sheets
and
ouch
reports.
Report all staff and child illness and absences daily to Site Supervisor in accordance
to
CDE and CDC requirements.
Report to the Site Supervisor, in writing, all injuries incurred by children or
staff.
In cooperation with the Program Director, Educational Resource
Director,
or Site Supervisor, coordinate all program activities
Parent Orientations, Parent Conferences, and Parent Advisory
Committees.
Develop meaningful relationships with parents through facilitation of open, responsive
communication on a continual basis.
Promptly direct any relevant feedback (positive or negative issues) to the Site Supervisor in a verbal or written
form.
Under the direction of the Site Supervisor, implement child behavior
intervention.
In cooperation with the Site Supervisor, conduct ongoing written assessments of children and
participate
in semi-annual parent/teacher conferences as required by
CDE.
Produce a weekly/monthly newsletter informing parents of classroom activities,
fieldtrips
,
or
center related
business.
Will work outdoors and
indoors
Will use computers, tablets, cell phone (if provided), and other office
equipment
Will work alone and with other peers and
supervisors
Human Resources:
Employee Rights (see Employee Handbook).
Health screening as
required
in section 101216(g)
Tuberculosis test & document as specified in section 101216(g).
Criminal Record Clerance and/or criminal records exemption (DOJ, CACI & FBI).
Valid Drivers License (if transporting children).
Child Abuse Managed Reporter Training (online).
Employee Rights (
Lic
9052).
Proof of Immunizations for MMR, Tdap & Flu.
Current CPR & First Aid
Human Resources/Directors & Site Supervisors:
Child Care Center Orientation Records Keeping
Preventative Health Practices
Physical Requirements
Health clearance by a
physician.
Ability to fulfill physical requirements of the job
including
lifting
up
to 50 pounds, range
of movement including squatting, bending, reaching,
standing,
and
sitting.
Proof of current Immunizations (Measles, Pertussis,
Influenza).
T.B. clearance within the past
year.
Compensation details:
28.5-35.33 Hourly Wage
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