Early Learning Apprentice

Early Learning Apprentice

Under the direction of an Early Learning Educator or designee, the Early Learning Apprentice receives instruction and training in a live classroom environment in order to acquire the necessary skills to safely and effectively assist in planning, organizing, and implementing approved developmentally appropriate curriculum for the development of preschool aged children enrolled in the District's Early Learning Programs. The Buena Park School District Early Learning Apprentice Program, for which these apprentice positions are supporting, is designed to train and prepare apprentices with the necessary skills to develop and grow into competitive candidates for positions as Early Learning Instructional Assistants and Early Learning Educators should they also attain the required supplemental education and permitting.

Applicants should be working towards attaining six units (12 units preferred) of Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD) coursework from an accredited college, university or community college, such that with successful completion of the Buena Park School District Apprenticeship Program and attainment of these educational units, candidates could be considered for employment into our Early Learning Instructional Assistant recruitment.

Successful Candidates will have:
Knowledge of:

-Basic principles of early childhood development;

-Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar; basic arithmetic;

-Basic record-keeping techniques;

-Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;

-Basic health and safety procedures and techniques;
Ability to:

-Perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation;

-Learn principles of early childhood development, including proper discipline applicable in a young childhood setting;

-Learn safe practices for children ages eighteen (18) months to five (5) years of age while in the classroom and during playground activities;

-Learn positive behavior management strategies and techniques;

-Learn and learn to apply, and explain early childhood and District philosophies, policies, procedures, and guidelines;

-Read, write and communicate effectively, in both written and oral form, in English;

-Communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals, including children between eighteen (18) months to five (5) years of age and adults, demonstrating poise, patience and understanding.

EDJOIN application and required attachment of resume must be completed in order to be considered for this position.

• Copy of Transcript (Proof of attaining at least 6 units of Early Childhood Education or Child Development coursework from an accredited college)
• Resume

Buena Park School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of students, district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Penal Code 422.55, or Government Code 11135, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics at a district site, program and/or activity.

Policy 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures Regulation 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures Regulation 1312.4 Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures Policy 4119.11 Sexual Harassment
- Employee and Applicants Regulation 4119.11 Sexual Harassment
- Employee and Applicants Policy 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment
- Students Regulation 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment
- Students Policy 5145.7 Sexual Harassment
- Students Regulation 5145.7 Sexual Harassment
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