Head Start​/EHS Assistant Instructor; Continuous

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.

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.

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; introduce parents to early childhood development concepts; observe developmental assessments and document observations; assist in organizing and setting up educational and play materials for classrooms; and perform other related duties.

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

• 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.
• Strong relationship builder with good communication skills; opportunity to interact in a culturally diverse workplace with infants, toddlers, caregivers, and community members.
• Genuine interest in learning and developing their career; opportunities to grow professionally within Head Start.

• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires.
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships.
• Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action.
• General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
• Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations.
• Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity.
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue.
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information.
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications.
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing.

Six (6) units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD) from an accredited college or university.

Additional requirement for Early Head Start Program Assistant Instructors:
Education must include three (3) units of Infant/Toddler coursework.

None required. Experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program is highly desirable.

• Maintain a valid California Driver's License throughout tenure or demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner.
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