Qureos Mentor

Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Want to make a difference in a child&rsquo;s life? Our agency provides employees with a positive work environment and the ability to balance work &amp; home along with excellent benefits. Our benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance including sick, vacation, and personal leave with 11 paid holiday's and a fully vested retirement plan with an up to 5% match.</p><p>
Position is full-time with full benefits and will have summers off. Starts out between $20.50 - $27.00 per hour. Position works at the I-Center location in the Lompoc area.</p><p>
Teachers work in partnership with the team teacher to develop weekly lesson plans for preschool children, develops and maintains a safe and positive classroom climate, and an intentional learning environment; screens and assesses each child using appropriate screening/assessment tools; individualizes the educational plans for each child based on ongoing developmental assessments. Engages parents of various cultural backgrounds in their Childs education. Acts as the &ldquo;second in command&rdquo; of site operations when Site Supervisor is off site, as assigned.</p><p><b>
Essential Duties and Responsibilities</b>: <i>Other duties may be assigned</i>.</p><ul><li>
When in the teacher/child ratio, maintains 100% supervision of all children, by sight and sound at all times.</li><li>
Plans high quality, developmentally appropriate learning experiences with the team teacher.</li><li>
Carries out a bilingual, multicultural, anti-bias curriculum designed to meet children&rsquo;s developmental needs within program guidelines.</li><li>
Develops positive relationships with each child and parent.</li><li>
Maintains an indoor and outdoor classroom environment consistent with Head Start/Child Development, Licensing and Agency standards.</li><li>
Maintains the confidentiality of records and information of enrolled families.</li><li>
Assists children with self-care needs such as tooth brushing, diapering, toileting, hand washing and wiping noses.</li><li>
Maintains a physically safe environment and clean well-organized equipment and learning materials indoors and out.</li><li>
Attends and contributes to regular staff meetings and curriculum planning meetings.</li><li>
Plans monthly/weekly curriculum with team teacher that scaffolds children&rsquo;s development.</li><li>
Works on a regular basis with the team teacher to plan and evaluate individualization of the curriculum and behavior plans if applicable.</li><li>
Is responsible for large group three times a week and a small group (primary language) daily.</li><li>
Plans and carries out transition activities for children who are entering or leaving the class/center.</li><li>
Maintains narrative records on each child related to their development.</li><li>
Completes required paper and electronic records in a timely manner.</li><li>
Assumes responsibility for maintenance of required assessments and screenings.</li><li>
Attends IEP (Individual Education Plan) meetings for special needs children with consultants, school district personnel and parents as required.</li><li>
Attends parent meetings upon request.</li><li>
Provides daily on-going communication with parents regarding children&rsquo;s activities, development, and special needs.</li><li>
Makes at least 2 home visits, and two parent conferences with each assigned child's family annually. Makes special efforts to include fathers.</li><li>
Participates with supervisors and managers in the evaluation and ongoing improvement of the program&rsquo;s effectiveness.</li><li>
Carry out responsibilities of staff supervision, licensing requirements and overall center operations when the Site Supervisor is away from the center.</li><li>
Consistently uses positive child guidance methods.</li><li>
Must be available for pre-arranged evening or weekend home visits, meetings, or special events to meet the needs of working families.</li><li>
Is aware of all center&rsquo;s children with food allergies, and ensures they receive the doctor recommended substitutions.</li><li>
Is sensitive to children with special needs.</li><li>
Functions as a positive team member. Communicates effectively with families and co-workers.</li><li>
Performs other comparable related duties as required.</li></ul><p><b>
Knowledge, Skill &amp; Ability Required:</b></p><p>
Teacher II: Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or a related field and eligible for a Child Development Teacher permit or higher from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing with three semester units in supervised field experience.</p><p><b>
Computer Skills: </b>To perform this position successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; and Word Processing software.</p><p><b>
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:</b> Obtain and maintain a current Child Development Permit for position held. Must obtain and maintain a Pediatric First Aid and CPR card.</p><p><b>
Other Skills and Abilities: </b>Experience working with children with disabilities desirable; Bilingual preferred.</p><p><b>
Other Qualifications: </b>Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. Obtain a tuberculosis clearance and clear Community Care Licensing fingerprint process. Provide verification of State required vaccines upon hire for: Influenza (from August 1 to December 1), Pertussis, and Measles. Acceptable verifications include immunization record and physician statement. Exceptions to vaccinations: Flu can be waived by completing annual waiver.</p><p><b>
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Teacher I / II / III

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Teacher I / II / III