Teacher, Early Childhood Education

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Within the team structure, the Teacher provides quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning Program.

For a full list of position requirements, please review the Teacher Job Flyer.

• Education
  :
  Bachelor's Degree in Early Education, Families Studies, or related field including a minimum of 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education, and must have 3 semester units in Infant/Toddler Development.
• Internal CCRC applicants may alternatively meet this requirement by holding an Associate's Degree, a minimum of 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education, participating in the waiver program, and must have 3 semester units in Infant/Toddler Development.
• Experience
  : 2 years' experience working with families and children in a preschool setting required. Related work experience in Early Childhood Education.
• Internal CCRC applicants must have a minimum of 1,000 hours in ECL classroom working with families and children in a preschool or childcare setting within the last two years.

• Must hold a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate upon hire or within 30 days of hire.
• Must have a current Teacher Permit or above based on the California Teacher Credential (CTC) Matrix.
  • Individuals who do not yet hold a current permit and are pending receipt of the permit may be considered for hire if they provide documentation confirming the permit application has been officially submitted and is pending review through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Documentation must show a submitted application status; payment receipts or preliminary steps alone (e.g., Certificate of Clearance or fingerprint submission) do not meet this requirement.
    
    Those pending receipt of the permit must receive it within 3 months, 90 days, of hire.
• Intermediate technology skills specifically using Zoom, Outlook, and Microsoft Suite, as well as the ability to learn additional platforms related to the program.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate professional practices, effective teaching strategies, Community Care Licensing and DCFS regulations.

• Some travel/business related driving required;
  Staff may choose any mode of transportation (driving, walking, bicycling, carpooling, etc.) to arrive to and depart from the location where attendance is required. If a staff member chooses to drive, the staff member must become an approved driver with CCRC prior to driving on behalf of CCRC. Approved drivers driving on behalf of CCRC may choose to drive a CCRC vehicle or own vehicle and must meet requirements to be an approved driver including holding and maintaining current auto insurance, current California Driver's License and receiving DMV clearance.

• Teachers work full time 40 hours. Overtime may be expected.
• Schedule hours may vary according to the needs of the center and families in their caseload and may require working a non-traditional work schedule including early mornings, late evenings and weekends.

• This position works in an Early Care and Learning Center.
• The Early Care and Learning Center includes Early Learning classrooms for children ages birth to 5, outside playgrounds and play structures, and may include regular office space and/or storage areas at larger centers. Center assignments may vary depending on business needs.

• Background check required. Background requirements determined according to the requirements of the program(s) which the position will be supporting.
• Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting:
  For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health and Safety Code Section  and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.90).
• Health Clearance:
  For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting or working with at risk populations, CA Code of Regulations Title 22,
  * 101216, CA Health and Safety Code , and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.93)
• MVR / DMV clearance in accordance with CCRC's liability insurance provisions:
  For positions where driving is required.
• Child Development Permit:
  For positions working in an educational capacity (California Education Code Sections 44242.5, 44340, and 44341)
• CPR / Pediatric CPR certification:
  For certain identified positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health & Safety Code  - )
• Federal Debarment Checks:
  For positions acting in a principal capacity to federal funds (Head Start Program Performance Standards 1304.11, Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Grants and Agreements  and )

• Competitive compensation package
• Robust benefit offerings
  -Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary…