Head Start​/EHS Assistant Instructor; Continuous

The Position

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone.

Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees. Why join the City of Oakland Human Services Department?

Situated at the heart of the Bay Area, the City of Oakland is a vibrant, diverse, and exciting place to work. It is easily accessible, at the forefront of Race and Equity work, and a full-service organization with many innovative community services.

Are you searching for a fulfilling career that allows you to make a difference and have a positive impact on the local community? Look no further! The City of Oakland's Human Services Department, Head Start Division, is seeking highly skilled individuals to join our team as a Head Start/Early Head Start Assistant Instructor. Come join a dynamic team of enthusiastic professionals dedicated to providing important services to a community with a rich history.

You'll work with great colleagues in the Head Start Division who are fiercely passionate about public service and community.

As a Head Start/Early Head Start Assistant Instructor you will assist with instructing children enrolled in Head Start/State Preschool/Early Head Start Programs; assist with introducing parents to early childhood development concepts; observe developmental assessments and may document observations; assist in organizing and setting up educational and play materials for classrooms; and other related duties.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a passionate educator who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of Oakland children and families
• Likes to plan developmentally age-appropriate activities for infants and toddlers
• Is a strong relationship builder with good communication skills. You will have the opportunity to interact in a culturally diverse workplace with infants, toddlers, caregivers, and community members.
• Has a genuine interest in learning and developing their career. Within Head Start, there are opportunities to grow professionally.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Assisting with instructing children in basic infant/toddler/preschool education concepts.
• Assisting with organizing and setting up developmentally appropriate educational and play materials for the classroom.
• Assisting with conducting fire, disaster and safety drills in the classroom; inspecting facility for safety standards and maintenance needs.
• Assisting with organizing and scheduling daily activities at the center classroom.
• Preparing snacks and serving meals.
• Assisting with conducting outreach and recruiting children and families for enrollment in the Head Start/State Preschool/Early Head Start Program.
• Providing support during parent conferences.

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will be a part of a dynamic Head Start team.
• Your work will have a direct impact on providing important services to a community with a rich and dynamic history.
• You will have great colleagues. Head Start employees are fiercely passionate about public service and community, and proud to uplift Oakland as a dynamic, innovative, vibrant city.
• You will have excellent learning opportunities to grow and develop your expertise in early childhood development.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• Teachers need to find balance in their teaching style to ensure all children are learning as their skill levels may vary within the classroom.
• As a Head Start Assistant Instructor, you will face a considerable amount of change, and you must remain flexible and adaptable.
• You will need to maintain composure, keeping emotions in control, in very difficult situations.

Competencies

Required:

• Adaptability: Responding…