PSD Teacher I (Early Head Start Home Base) - Preschool Services

The Job

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*** REMOTE ASSIGNMENT BONUS*** Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $2,000 ($500 upon hire, $500 upon completing 2,080 service hours, and $1,000 upon completing an additional 2,080 service hours). APPLICABLE LOCATIONS ONLY:
Twenty nine Palms, Barstow and Yucca Valley According to criteria established in the Preschool Services Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (see pages 47-48). The Preschool Services Department (PSD) is recruiting for Early Head Start Home Base Teachers who provide teaching instruction to children aged 0 to 3 years old, family engagement, set goals with parents, and parent education opportunities within the family's home and occasionally at a Headstart site.

Teachers develop and provide individual education, nutritional and health/safety activities during home visits and socializations; conduct developmental and social emotional assessments; and attend staff and parent committee meetings; observe, report and document on the progress of children; document disabilities; report suspected child abuse; communicate with staff, parents, and children. An eligible list will be established to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout San Bernardino County.

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PSD Teacher I – Contract For more detailed information, refer to the PSD Teacher I-Contract job description. These are contract positions to work approximately 12 months per year. EXCELLENT BENEFITS To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 1) Must be able to lift and carry a small child (up to 50 lbs.) as needed/in the event of an emergency. Other physical demands include: sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting, grasping, fine manipulation, pushing/pulling, reaching, stooping, using smell and touch, working outside and vision and hearing.

2) Must pass a pre-employment physical including a tuberculosis test and required immunizations (SB792). 3) Must complete the AB 1207 - Child Care Providers: Mandated Reporter Training prior to placement at a school site. 4) Must obtain a valid San Bernardino County Food Handler's card and qualifying First Aid/CPR cards within two (2) weeks of hire and maintain throughout employment.

5) A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained. Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION Job offers are contingent upon passing a background investigation which includes a fingerprint check and search of the Child Abuse Index before appointment.

If an individual has been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation, the individual cannot work or be present in any community care facility unless they request and subsequently obtain a criminal record exemption from the Community Care Licensing Division, Care Provider Management Bureau (CPMB). With the exception of minor traffic violations, all convictions, including misdemeanors, felonies, and convictions occurring a long time ago, require an exemption.

CPMB also examines arrest records to determine if there is a possible danger to clients. Crimes against children and convictions of a violent nature, such as sex offenses, murder, manslaughter, arson, and robbery are crimes for which an exemption cannot be issued. (Health & Safety Code section )

CANDIDATES MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

PERMIT
- Must possess a valid/active CA Child Development Associate Teacher Permit (or higher-level permit) issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

COURSEWORK
- Must possess 3 semester (4.5 quarter) completed Infant/Toddler units from an institution accredited by the U.S. Department of…