Job Title:	INFANT/TODDLER TEACHER - PROJECT
Closing Date/Time:	Continuous
Salary:	$16.18 - $19.66 Hourly $1,294.17 - $1,573.08 Biweekly $2,804.04 - $3,408.33 Monthly $33,648.48 - $40,899.96 Annually
Job Type:	Project
Location:	County-wide, California

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The Contra Costa County Community Services Bureau has immediate openings for qualified classroom staff in a full-day childcare and education program serving approximately 2500 low-income infants and young children and their families throughout the County. Under supervision of a Site Supervisor, the Infant/Toddler Teacher leads a team of instructors to plan, organize and conduct a full range of developmentally appropriate activities for children 0-3 years of age enrolled in the Head Start and Child Development programs. These positions require the ability to establish a nurturing classroom environment that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive, creative, physical and linguistic development of infants, toddlers and young children in cooperative involvement with their families.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are applying for this position online, you will be required to mail a copy of your required Child Development Permit and transcripts 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:

Plans and implements a developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive program, meeting needs of all children and families according to appropriate State and Federal regulations, policies and procedures
Organizes and maintains a developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive learning environment; ensures a healthy, safe, clean environment both inside and out of the facility
Provides nurturing routines such as diapering, dressing, and feeding infants and toddlers
Assists toddlers with toilet training and development of self help skills
Supervises sleeping infants and toddlers
Collaborates with parents as the child's first teachers in building a relationship of mutual respect and cooperation; conducts conferences, home visits and communicates verbally and in writing as required and as needed
Observes and records individual and group behavior and refers significant behaviors or concerns to specialists
Monitors and maintains all appropriate records, documents and files, submitting reports in a timely and accurate manner as required and following confidentiality guidelines
Uses required screening and portfolio assessment within required time frames and uses assessment to plan developmentally appropriate group and individualized activities
Implements appropriate behavior management techniques and follows policy
Models conflict resolution and problem solving for adults and children
Models and provides appropriate guidance and leadership to other instructional staff and children
Facilitates open, effective, and professional oral and written communication with families, staff and children
Maintains commitment to training and continuing professional development
Follows procedures for making verbal and written reports of suspected child abuse to Children's Protective Services and to others as required
Reports unusual incidents to Community Care Licensing and to supervisors as required
Complies with standards of conduct as required by Federal, State and County regulations
Performs other tasks as may be required for the efficient operation of the comprehensive, integrated program

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Education: Must possess three (3) ECE infant-related units. Preference will be given to candidate’s possessing and Associates of Arts Degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field.

Permit Required: Must meet requirements for Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Other Requirements: As required by law, all appointees must pass a physical examination and have fingerprint and tuberculosis clearances. Beginning to intermediate proficiency with computer software operating in a Microsoft Windows environment is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. intermittently, able to bend, stoop, and sit in small chairs and on floors regularly. Invumbents must be able to move quickly to keep pace with young children.

Note: All applicants must submit verification of their Child Development 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. Additionally, these applicants must submit a copy of their official or unofficial transcripts showing completed qualifying course work. Transcripts obtained from college websites will not be accepted. 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

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%)

INFANT/TODDLER 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.