Jobs at KidZCommunity-Placer Community Action Council Inc.

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to empower children and their families to maximize their full potential through opportunities for growth and change.

Professional Ethics:

At KidZCommunity, we subscribe to the Standards of Ethical Behavior as outlined in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. All employees are expected to become familiar with the code and use it as a model for ethical and professional behavior.

Summary:

The Teacher or Associate Teacher is responsible for assisting the Site Supervisor in the administration of the classroom, assists in the planning, preparation and execution of the program in conformance with the Head Start Performance Standards and/or State Preschool Guidelines, Title 22 and Title 5 of the California Administrative Code, as applicable.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position (hourly position), 10 Mos. and reports to the Head Start State Preschool Site Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting the Site Supervisor in the development of procedures for the operation of the program in the center that conform to Head Start Performance Standards and/or State Preschool Guidelines, and licensing and staffing requirements of Title 22 of the California Administrative Code, and KidZCommunity Policies and Procedures.
• Assists in the development of the curriculum to include the 8 domains of language, literacy, mathematics, science, creative arts, social and emotional development, approaches to learning and physical development and health.
• Assists the on-going monitoring to track patterns of progress and accomplishments for groups of children in the 8 domains of learning and development.
• Assists in the record-keeping and ongoing child assessments that provide information on preschool children’s progress on the 8 required domains, elements and indicators when the child enters into the program, at a midpoint in the year and at the end of the year.
• Ensures that the individualized plan addresses child interests, learning and development, temperament, language, cultural background and learning style.

Experience:

• One (1) year of preschool classroom experience, preferably with Head Start.

Education and Permits:

• Twelve (12 -24) ECE/CD units including core courses.
• An Associate Teacher or Teacher Permit must be, at minimum, applied upon hire and must be maintained or upgraded throughout the course of employment.

Continuing Education:

• Training as required.

Great Benefits Package:

• An opportunity to gain knowledge and experience with a leader in child care.
• Provide child development trainings and receive a child development teaching permit.
• Medical, dental, vision, group-term life, 403(b) retirement plan & employer match 3.5%, paid holidays, sick leave, personal day, education time-off, EAP.
• Agency Paid Holidays including Spring / Winter Break.
• Eligible for a $500 bonus upon hire after completion of introductory period.
• Generous professional development and educational reimbursement plans.
• Bilingual a plus!
• Live Scan Reimbursement & Post-Offer Physicals