Head Start Instructor; Continuous

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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 Head Start Instructors. 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 Instructor you will be responsible for the full range of instructional duties associated with teaching the children enrolled in the Head Start Program/State Preschool Program. You will work collaboratively with other teachers, family members, and staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.

• 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 children
• Is a strong relationship builder with good communication skills. You will have the opportunity to interact in a culturally diverse workplace with infants, toddlers, parents, and community members.
• Has a genuine interest in learning and developing their career. Within Head Start, there are opportunities to grow professionally.

• Instructing children in infant/toddler education concepts.
• Organizing and setting up developmentally appropriate education and play materials for the classroom and/or the home.
• Conducting fire, disaster, and safety drills in the classroom; inspecting facility for safety standards and maintenance needs.
• Assisting in planning, organizing, and scheduling daily activities at the center classroom or in the home.
• Conducting developmental screenings, ongoing child observations, developmental assessments and devising Individual Development Plans (IDP) on all children enrolled in the program; assisting in developing Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) for special needs children.
• Maintaining a clean and organized indoor and outdoor environment, including the food service area.
• Making initial and final home visits; making additional/on‑going home visits as needed.

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or related field including twelve (12) post‑secondary semester units or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development, plus three (3) units supervised field experience in ECE/CD setting completed at an accredited or approved college or university.

AND hold, or qualify for, a Master Teacher Child Development Permit (or higher‑level permit) issued by the State of California.

Six months of full‑time work experience or one year of part‑time experience in a licensed childcare center or comparable group childcare program.

• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining…