Job Title:	ASSOCIATE TEACHER - PROJECT
Closing Date/Time:	Continuous
Salary:	$12.01 - $14.60 Hourly $960.64 - $1,167.66 Biweekly $2,081.38 - $2,529.93 Monthly $24,976.56 - $30,359.16 Annually
Job Type:	Project
Location:	County-wide, California

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Description Benefits Supplemental Questions

The Contra Costa County Community Services Bureau has immediate openings for qualified classroom staff to work with and meet the emotional, social, cognitive, creative, physical and linguistic development of young children in the Head Start and Child Development Programs. These are excellent opportunities for persons interested in the care, development and instruction of young children.

Under supervision of a Teacher, Associate Teachers assist in planning and conducting full-day, full-year classroom activities for preschool children 2.5 – 6 years of age.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are applying for this position online, you will be required to mail a copy of your required Child Development Permit within seven (7) days. Failure to do so will result in your automatic rejection. Permits and transcripts may be mailed to:

CCC Human Resources Department
Attn: Aisha Subia
651 Pine Street, 2nd Floor
Martinez, CA 94553

Typical Tasks:

Assists in assessing needs of children enrolled in the program
Assists in organizing the children’s learning environment
Assists in planning and implementing the developmental program
Assists in working with parents in building a relationship of mutual respect and cooperation
Models appropriate behavior for the children and other adults
Makes verbal and written reports of suspected child abuse to Children’s Protective Services and report unusual incidents to Community Case Licensing
Performs duties and responsibilities of the Teacher-Project during hours when the Teacher-Project is not assigned to the classroom
Reports issues of concern to the Teacher-Project or Site Supervisor-Project
Performs other tasks as may be required for the efficient operation of the instruction program

Minimum Qualifications:

License Required: Possession of a valid California Vehicle Operator License. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator’s license will be accepted during the application process.

Education: Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or a high school proficiency certificate.

Permit: Possession of a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing or verification that all requirements for such permit have been successfully completed and application made for issuance.

Special Requirement: As required by law, all appointees to this class must successfully pass a physical examination and fingerprint and tuberculosis clearance.

Note: All applicants must submit verification of their Child Development Teacher Permit with the application. Applicants who are awaiting State approval that all requirements have been met must submit written verification from the State that their qualifications are under review. APPLICATIONS NOT FULLY DOCUMENTED AS REQUIRED WILL BE REJECTED.
To obtain information regarding the Permit requirements, please contact the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing at (888) 921-2682 or (916) 445-7254 or visit their website at www.ctc.ca.gov.

If you are applying online, scanned copies (.pdf format only) of transcripts, permits, or credentials can be attached electronically to your application by utilizing the "Resume Attachment" feature.

State regulations and Department policy allows the provisional appointment to teaching positions of persons who do not possess the required permits but who have completed defined combinations of education and classroom field experience in lieu and who have applied to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for a Permit and have written verification from the State that their applications are under review.

For full information regarding the requirements of all Child Development Permits issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, please see the Child Development Permit Leaflet.

For instructions on how to apply for Permits, please visit the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Website.

You may obtain additional information and assistance by contacting:

Certification Officer
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
1812 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814-7000
Phone: (916) 445-7254
E-Mail: credentials@ctc.ca.gov
Web Site: www.ctc.ca.gov

Selection Process:

1. Application Filing: Applicants are encouraged to apply online and may do so at www.cccounty.us/hr or, a Contra Costa County application and supplemental questionnaire must be received or postmarked by the final filing date listed above. An application may be obtained by visiting our office at 651 Pine St., 2nd floor, Martinez, CA 94553. Please see HOW TO APPLY on the reverse side of this announcement for additional locations to apply. To view the typical tasks, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with this position, please visit our website to see the detailed job description.

2. Application Evaluation: All accepted applicants will have their relevant education, training and work experience as presented on and with the application evaluated and scored. A minimum passing score of 70 points will be awarded for meeting all minimum qualifications. Additional points will be awarded for additional job-related qualifications. Applicants will be ranked on the eligible list according to the score assigned. Names will remain on the employment list for a period of six (6) months and, if not appointed during that time, you must reapply. (Weighted 100%)

ASSOCIATE TEACHER

The Human Resources Department may make changes to the examination steps noted above in accordance with Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER -- IT IS THE POLICY OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY NOT TO DISCRIMINATE BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE OR DISABILITY.