Child Development Associate Teacher (10)

JOB TITLE: Child Development Associate Teacher (10)

WORK YEAR: Full time: 7.5 hours per day/Monday-Friday, 7:45 am – 3:45 pm/11 months/181 days annually (Prorated upon hire). Approximately 10 extra duty days throughout the year.

START DATE: As soon as possible after interview

SALARY: Salary Schedule 04CD, Range 4, $18.92- $22.22 per hour. This position is exempt from overtime. Annual stipend pay: Master's $1,200 or Doctorate $2,000 per year (Prorated upon hire).

Child Development positions will be initially placed according to verified years of experience of like licensed or permitted employment as defined below.

• 0 – 5 years, Step A
• 6 – 10 years, Step B
• 11 years or more, Step C

BENEFITS: Generous benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision for employee and dependents. Sick leave accrued. Employer paid life insurance provided. This position qualifies for CalSTRS retirement. The employee contribution rate for CalSTRS is either 10.25% or 10.205% of monthly earnings depending on the membership date.

AREA OF Cedarwood School

ASSIGNMENT: Magalia, CA

DEADLINE: Please apply by Wednesday, March 5, 2025 4:00 pm

POSITION DESCRIPTION – California State Preschool Children’s Centers:

Under the direction of the Direct Service Coordinator and the supervision of the Site Supervisor and Teacher, the Child Development Associate Teacher will assist staff in the implementation of a high-quality, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate child care and development program meeting the individual needs of young children and their families. The Associate Teacher will supervise and interact with children as positive role models, promoting learning experiences and assisting other staff. They will implement curriculum and scheduled activities and provide input regarding activity content. Additionally, they will interact with parents and participate in child assessment through observation recording.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: [May include, but not limited to the following.]

1. Assist in the implementation of elements of high-quality early childhood education programs

2. Ensure that the cognitive, physical, social-emotional, creative needs and educational needs of students are met

3. Assist Site Supervisor in performing regular inspections to ensure a safe, orderly, and appropriate learning environment outdoors and indoors in accordance with community care licensing and Title 5 regulations

4. Interact with children, facilitate learning, and support children in their overall development

5. Recognize, assess, and contribute to the assessment of children’s individual developmental levels; record anecdotal observations

6. Interact with families sharing information and supporting their involvement and needs

7. Promote and maintain a clean, safe environment for children including cleaning

8. Assume the responsibility of an absent teacher and prepare in advance as needed

9. Embrace and participate in supplementary support service programs

10. Collaborate with staff to plan and execute a daily nutrition program in compliance with Child Care Food Program which includes shopping for food items that comply with food program guidelines

11. Assist in bathroom support for children in the toilet learning process

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of/Ability to:

1. Display interest in and open acceptance of children and their families

2. Work effectively with children and families from diverse backgrounds

3. Apply principles and practices of child development and early childhood education

4. Assume the roles and responsibilities of the Teacher during absences

5. Demonstrate reliable, punctual, and stable working style in the performance of assignments

6. Ensure children’s success and learning

7. Principles of confidentiality, collaboration, and professionalism

8. Understanding of diverse families and their needs and ways to support them

9. Work productively with independent initiative

10. Support families in their effort toward success and stability

11. Participate as an integral member of Child Development Programs and Services

Certification, Experience, and Training:

1. Hold a valid and unexpired Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, or qualify for a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit by meeting the attached Permit criteria, or hold a valid and unexpired National Child Development Associate Credential

2. First aid and CPR certified (required within 90 days of hire)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Primarily works in an indoor school or playground environment with furniture and equipment built to accommodate preschool-age children.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Rarely (5%)

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Occasional (less than 25%)

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Often (25 – 50%)

Ability to bend and twist, stoop, kneel, run and crawl

Ability to carry 25 pounds

Ability to work at a desk, conference table, or in meetings of various configurations

Very Frequent (76%)

Ability to stand and move around a classroom

Ability to see for purposes of reading printed matter and observing students

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand

Ability to operate office equipment

Ability to reach in all directions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

NOTE: This list of essential functions and physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job.

Child Development Associate Teacher Permit

Authorization

A Child Development Associate Teacher Permit authorizes the holder to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program, and supervise a CDP Assistant, and an aide.

Requirements

To qualify for the Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, individuals must satisfy all of the requirements listed in one of the following options:

Option 1

1. Complete a minimum of 12 semester units of course work in early childhood education or child development (excluding field work), including at least one course of at least three semester units in each of the following core areas:

a. Child/human growth and development.

b. Child, family, and community, or child and family relations.

c. Programs/curriculum.

2. Complete at least 50 days of experience in an instructional capacity in a child care and development program, working at least three hours per day within the last two years. This experience must be verified by submitting an original letter from the employer on official letterhead.

School-Age Emphasis under this option requires that 6 of the 12 semester units in early childhood/child development be in school age course work.

Option 2

Possess a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. For information on obtaining the CDA credential, visit the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition webpage or contact them at 1-800-424-4310.

Term and Renewal

The Child Development Associate Teacher Permit is issued for five years and is renewable once, for a total of two issuances. To renew, the holder must complete at least 15 semester units toward the Child Development Teacher Permit. By the end of the ten-year period, the holder must meet the requirements for the Child Development Teacher Permit.

OTHER:

1. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States.

2. FINGERPRINTING FOR CONDUCTING A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION IS REQUIRED and completed upon offer of employment.

3. Upon offer of employment, proof of immunizations for influenza, mumps/measles/rubella and whooping cough will need to be provided or obtained as part of the onboarding process unless one of the qualifying exemptions applies.” Information regarding exemptions can be obtained at the following website:

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160SB792

4. Upon onboarding it will be required to present a copy of TB Clearance

5. Pediatric 1st Aide/CPR certificates required within 90 days of employment which must include 1 hour of Health and Safety Training. (requirement as of January 1, 2016)

TO APPLY: Visit: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2002991

Online applications only; no paper copies will be accepted. All online applications must be accompanied by the following attachments;

Incomplete applications will not be accepted

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three Letters of Recommendation, current letters preferred
• Evidence of appropriate permit authorization by one of the following:

o Copy of Child Development Associate Teacher Permit – Teacher or higher-level permit, OR

o Copies of all transcripts with ECE/CD coursework to show eligibility for required permit and willingness to obtain (copies of degrees are not sufficient; please attach all relevant transcripts)

For permit information visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl797.pdf

Email: taldrich@bcoe.org

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Handicapped IX Employer

Deaf individuals may use the toll-free California Relay Service (CRS). If you have a TTY: (530) 532-5650. If you do not have a

TTY: 1-800-735-2922. Upon CRS connection, ask for 530-532-5785 for more information about this recruitment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.92 - $22.22 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Magalia, CA 95954 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Magalia, CA 95954: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $2,000