Summary
Plans and implements innovative child-centered curriculum and effective functioning for a State funded preschool and infant-toddler child development program. Models developmentally appropriate educational techniques to students enrolled in ECE courses. Permit Level: Teacher
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Participates with other staff members to provide instructional presentations and educational programs to children. Monitors large and small groups of children during indoor and outdoor activities.
Plans and implements child-centered, developmentally appropriate curriculum for children based on goals for the children as a group and the individual needs and interests of each child.
Model appropriate educational techniques for students from the ECE department and other disciplines. Directs student aides, work study students, and other classroom personnel.
Participates in the development and on-going maintenance of children’s portfolios through anecdotal and running record observations and other authentic assessment methods. Participate in the development and implementation of individual education plans for each child. Develop weekly plans to provide developmental and educational outcomes for children.
Document children’s learning through activities such as panels, books, bulletin boards, general artifacts and displays, and children’s art boards.
Participate in parent-child orientation at the beginning of each semester; communicate with parents formally throughout the year.
Maintain the classroom and outside areas in a clean, safe and child-centered manner. Walk through the area scanning for potential hazards or conditions. Enforce health and safety policies for children, staff, and students. Participate in the implementation and documentation of regular fire and other emergency preparedness drills.
Assist in the preparation of nutritious snacks.
Contributes to the ongoing efficient functioning of classroom operations.
Attend professional growth activities as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.
Reviewer Access
This is a grant funded position. Continuation of a position is contingent upon continuation of the grant.
Education and Experience
Requires an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education that includes required curriculum. Requires 1 year of early childhood teaching experience.
Licenses and Certificates
Child Development Permit at the Teacher level.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Workplace Diversity
It is the policy of College of the Redwoods not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in its educational programs and its employment practices.
Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
College of the Redwoods values all members of our community and strives to create a diverse, nurturing, honest, and open environment. CR is committed to equal employment opportunity in its employment and encourages applications from underrepresented group members.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance of a criminal background check, pre-employment physical examination, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during the recruitment/selection process. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university will be required.
California School Employees Association is the exclusive bargaining representative for College of the Redwoods classified employees. Each employee hired into a classified position shall contribute to the administration of this contract by membership dues or service fees.
The salary range indicated is reflective of a 20-step salary schedule.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance is provided by the District for all full-time employees and their dependents.
1,640 Hours / Year, 10 Months / Year, 40 Hours / Week
Salary Grade: 112
Salary: $23.40 - $26.36 Hourly (20-step salary range continues to a maximum of $41.02/Hourly)
Human Resources
Contact Phone 707-476-4140
Link to Apply: https://employment.redwoods.edu/postings/4092
