Early Care Assistant Teacher

Salary : $19.33 - $23.29 Hourly

Location : Conejo Valley Unified School District - Thousand Oaks, CA

Job Type : Part-time and Full-time

Job Number : 24-392-1

Division : Business Services

Opening Date : 09 / 13 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Salary Schedule Range : 30

RECRUITMENT DETAILS

Applications accepted until all positions are filled.

ALL positions require a valid Associate Teacher permit or above issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

THE ELIGIBILITY LIST WILL BE VALID FOR 6 MONTHS

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Complete the on-line application by clicking the "Apply" link toward the top of the page. Do not abbreviate job titles for yourself or employers. All pertinent employment with a Temporary Agency must indicate frequency and length of assignment.

2. Submit unofficial School Transcripts or Child Development Associate Teacher Permit (or above) issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing with the application.

3. Verify your application reflects all relevant experience(paid or volunteer) and education on your application BEFORE submitting.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

1. Training and Experience Evaluation - Pass / Fail

Applications will be screened for best qualified applicants to compete in the competitive examination process. If you do not submit transcripts or permit at the time of applying, your application will be disqualified.

For those passing the Training and Experience Evaluation :

2. General Fitness Exam - Dates TBD

The General Fitness Exam will consist of an on-line multiple choice examination assessing fundamental knowledge for the position.

3. Structured Oral Interview - Dates TBD

The interview will contain questions that assess technical knowledge and experience, and one's general fitness for successful performance in the position. Applicants must receive a passing score on both examination parts to be placed on the year-long eligibility list. The top 3 ranks (scores) on the eligibility list are eligible for the hiring interview for each vacancy in this classification within the life of the list.

BASIC POSITION FUNCTION

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, utilizing the Conejo Valley Neighborhood for Learning (NfL) philosophy and standards, plan and facilitate high quality, anti-bias curriculum environment, and daily program activities, involving age appropriate learning methods for infants, toddlers, and / or preschool children, which promote child's cognitive, linguistic, physical, social-emotional, and self expressive learning and development in a safe and well supervised manner; carries out program goals and policies.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS BETWEEN RELATED CLASSES

The class of Early Care Assistant Teacher assists in providing infant, toddler and / or preschool care services by performing work tasks with initiative and independent judgment within a limited scope of standardized procedures. In comparison, the class of Early Care Teacher functions with greater independence and performs duties that are of greater complexity, requiring significant breadth of knowledge in executing position functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in the design, planning, and implementation of programs for either infants / toddlers OR preschoolers that provide rich opportunities in the development of age appropriate skills, such as exploration of language acquisition, literacy, science / math skills, creativity, discovery and problem solving through play, group activities and individual choice.

Provide essential primary care to infants / toddlers and / or preschoolers throughout the day as program activities are executed.

Guide children in the appropriate use of supplies, materials and equipment; assist in monitoring the use of materials, supplies and equipment and maintain inventory controls.

Assist with the coordination of the ordered arrangement, appearance, dcor, and learning environment of the classroom and center, by utilizing the early childhood environmental rating scale.

Utilizing the Desired Results System, maintain ongoing anecdotal observations, student portfolios, parent conferences and other record keeping activities.

Perform operational activities incidental to the operation of the program, such as monitoring authorization of persons to sign-in and out students, preparation of snacks and clean up, and general housekeeping activities.

Provide information and respond to inquiries from parents participating in the program and the public by interpreting policies and procedures with regard to program operation.

Assist in ensuring a safe and healthy classroom environment to achieve optimal learning and development.

Attend staff meetings, parent meetings, and pre and in-services trainings.

OTHER DUTIES :

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or an equivalent, and the equivalent of 12 semester units of college-level coursework in early childhood education. Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education / Child Development is highly desirable.
• Recent experience in early care and education service, in a structured childcare / preschool program equaling a minimum of 50 days with at least 3 hours per day.
• Alternate variations of education / experience may be considered by Personnel Commission staff as acceptable to qualify for participation in the examination process resulting in an eligibility list. When appropriate additional work experience beyond the minimum requirement may be supplemented for required minimum education requirements.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS / SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

JOB COMPETENCIES : Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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Nondiscrimination in Employment

The CVUSD Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (BP 0410). Any applicant who attempts to directly contact individual Board Members with the intent of influencing the deciaion of the Board will be considered disqualified from candidacy for this position.

BENEFITS

MEDICAL / PRESCRIPTION INSURANCE : Employees holding regular / permanent positions at 27.5 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in a variety of District plans. Employee contribution amount towards a premium varies based on medical plan. Family coverage is also available with an additional employee monthly paid premium. NOTE : Employees with assignments fewer than 27.5 hours per week are eligible to participate / buy-in into medical plans at full cost.

DENTAL INSURANCE : Employees holding regular / permanent positions at 30.0 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in the District-paid coverage for family dental insurance.

VISION CARE INSURANCE : Employees holding regular / permanent positions at 30.0 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in the District-paid coverage for family vision insurance.

HOLIDAYS : Up to fourteen paid holidays per year.

LIFE INSURANCE : Employees holding regular / permanent positions at 30.0 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in the District-paid coverage for family life insurance.

VACATION : Employees with one to three years of service earn 12 vacation days per year (employees working less than 12 months shall earn vacation on a pro rata basis). The number of vacation days earned increases with longevity up to 20 days per year after 15 years of service.

SICK LEAVE : One day per month, cumulative from year to year (employees working less than 12 months shall earn sick leave on a pro rata basis).

RETIREMENT : Employees holding regular / permanent positions at 4 or more hours daily AND at least 20 hours weekly are covered by Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security. Contributions are made by both the employee and employer. Click to visit website.

Employees holding positions that are fewer than 4 hours per day or 20 hours per week are enrolled in APPLE, an alternative to Social Security. Contributions are made by both the employee and employer.

SALARY STEP MOVEMENT : First day of fiscal year (July 1st) for those employees in working status at least 75% of work year.

LONGEVITY COMPENSATION : Upon completion of 7, 10, 14, 20, 24, and 29 years of service from the hire date, employees receive an additional 2 1 / 2% salary increase.

REPRESENTATION : Classified staff (with the exception of Campus Safety Assistants) are represented by Chapter 620, CSEA.

Do you have a Child Development Associate Teacher's permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing or above? If so, please enter the exact Document Title of the Certificate, the Document Number the name it was issued to, and the Expiration Date.

If you DO NOT have a Child Development Associate Teacher's permit or above issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, you MUST supply college transcripts (unofficial accepted at time of applying) either by attaching to this application, faxing to 805-494-3741, or hand-delivering to the CVUSD district office at the time of applying. Indicate below how you are submitting your transcripts.

If you DO NOT have a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, do you have experience in early care and / or education service, in a structured childcare / preschool program equaling a minimum of 50 days with at least 3 hours per day within the last two years? (Please note that you will need to submit official verification from the structured preschool program.)

Are you willing and available to work a 3.75 hour shift, Monday-Friday, between the hours of 12 noon to 4 : 00 PM?

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Salary : $19 - $23