Teacher II - Head Start/State Preschool

Salary : $46,716.80 - $62,628.80 Annually

Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 25-23530-01

Department : Human Services - Preschool Services

Opening Date : 01 / 11 / 2025

The Job

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According to criteria established in the Preschool Services Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (see pages 47-48).

The Preschool Services Department (PSD) is recruiting for Teacher II's - Head Start / State Preschool who provide teaching instruction and supervision to pre-school age children at a Head Start site or home-based program. Teachers will develop and provide educational, nutritional, and health / safety activities; conduct home visits; attend staff and parent committee meetings, observe, report and document on the progress of children; document disabilities; report suspected child abuse; communicate with staff, parents, and children; and supervise teacher aides.

An eligible list will be established to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout San Bernardino County.

• Official Title : PSD Teacher II - Contract

For more detailed information, refer to the job description.

These are contract positions to work approximately 12 months per year.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE!

For more details about PSD benefits, refer to the following resources :

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1) Must be able to lift and carry a small child (up to 50 lbs.) as needed / in the event of an emergency. Other physical demands include : sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting, grasping, fine manipulation, pushing / pulling, reaching, stooping, using smell and touch, working outside and vision and hearing.

2) Must pass a pre-employment physical including a tuberculosis test and required immunizations (SB792).

3) Must complete the AB 1207 - Child Care Providers : Mandated Reporter Training prior to placement at a school site.

4) Must obtain a valid San Bernardino County Food Handler's card and qualifying First Aid / CPR cards within two (2) weeks of hire and maintain throughout employment.

5) Travel throughout the County may be required, and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

Sponsorship : San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Job offers are contingent upon passing a background investigation which includes a fingerprint check and search of the Child Abuse Index before appointment. If an individual has been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation, the individual cannot work or be present in any community care facility unless they request and subsequently obtain a criminal record exemption from the Community Care Licensing Division, Care Provider Management Bureau (CPMB). With the exception of minor traffic violations, all convictions, including misdemeanors, felonies, and convictions occurring a long time ago, require an exemption. CPMB also examines arrest records to determine if there is a possible danger to clients. Crimes against children and convictions of a violent nature, such as sex offenses, murder, manslaughter, arson, and robbery are crimes for which an exemption cannot be issued. (Health & Safety Code section 1596.871)

Minimum Requirements

CANDIDATES MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTION REQUIREMENTS :

OPTION 1

CHILD DEVELOPMENT PERMIT : Must possess a valid / active CA Child Development Teacher Permit (or higher-level permit) issued by the (CTC).

EDUCATION : Must possess a completed / awarded Associate degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education / Child Development, Education, Home Economics, Family Studies, or other fields closely related to Early Childhood Education / Child Development .

OPTION 2

MULTIPLE SUBJECT TEACHING CREDENTIAL : Must possess a valid / active CA Multiple Subject Teaching Credential issued by the CTC. Applicants qualifying under this option requirement must show completion of 12 semester (18 quarter) units of Early Childhood Education / Child Development coursework which includes a Family, Child & Community course.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (Must be attached) :

OPTION 1

A copy of the required valid / active CA Child Development Teacher Permit (or higher-level permit), a legible copy of transcripts (unofficial are accepted) AND a copy of the degree.

OPTION 2

A copy of the required valid / active CA Multiple Subject Credential AND legible copy of transcripts (unofficial are accepted) indicating required ECE / CD coursework.

Required documentation MUST be attached to your application or submit Attn : Teacher II - Head Start / State Preschool to :

Email :

Fax : (909) 387-5819

Failure to provide the requested documents at the time of application submittal may result in disqualification of the application.

IMPORTANT NOTES : PERMIT

For information on how to obtain a Child Development Permit, click here . (Inquire within for further questions on Permit requirements.)

EDUCATION

Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) Click here for more information on evaluation services.

CURRENT EMPLOYEES

Current Employees of the San Bernardino County Preschool Services Department with a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit and completed degree may apply with Temporary County Certificate (TCC) issued by the department. (TCC must be attached if applicable. Education requirement still applies .)

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in one of the qualifying fields listed above.

Additional Specialized Coursework : Some positions require incumbents to work as a teacher-in-charge in the absence of the Site Supervisor. In addition to the minimum requirements, these positions require the following Early Childhood Education and coursework; 6 semester (9 quarter) units in Administration and 2 semester (3 quarter) units in Adult Supervision. Coursework must have been completed with a grade of "C" or better from a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Infant & Toddler coursework is highly desired and should be included with transcripts.

Selection Process

There will be a determination of minimum qualifications based upon a review of the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible , as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure :

NOTE : There is a six (6) month waiting period to re-apply for the same job classification (title and level)).

Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time .

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and / or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance , please click to review the Government Jobs or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO / ADA : San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation : If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference : Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

For important information on employment processes and submitting job applications, see links below :

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Scan below for more information about Child Development Permit requirements :

PSD 9 Month Contract

Specific benefit information can be found in your employment contract. For a summary of benefits, please click

For more detailed information, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website at

INSTRUCTIONS : The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a determination of minimum qualifications . Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed on the Application in order to be evaluated.

Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)

Minimum Qualifications : Indicate the option under which you qualify.

Option 1-Permit : Do you possess a valid / active CA Child Development Teacher Permit (or higher level permit) issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)?

A copy of valid Permit MUST be attached / submitted.)

Option 1-Education : Do you possess a completed / awarded Associate degree (or higher) in a qualifying field as indicated under Option 1 education requirements?

Transcripts AND degree MUST be attached / submitted.)

Option 2 : Do you possess a valid / active CA Single / Multiple Subject Teacher Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) which includes 12 semester (18 quarter) units of completed college coursework in Early Childhood Education or Child Development ?

A copy of valid Credential AND transcripts MUST be attached / submitted.)

Head Start / State Preschool Experience : Clearly describe any experience you have as a Headstart / State Preschool teacher, teacher aide, or other similar position. Provide job title, employer name and dates of employment. In addition, indicate if the experience was gained in a private or public sector facility and / or if in a licensed child care facility. If you do not have related experience, indicate "N / A".

Experience must also be listed in the work experience section of your application.

Specialized Coursework : Do you possess at least 3 semester (4.5 quarter) units of Infant & Toddler coursework? If Yes, transcripts that include this coursework MUST be included with all other required documents.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION : I understand that I must submit legible copies of all required documents (permit / credential, transcripts, AND degree) at the time of application submittal, or my application may be disqualified. (Unofficial copies of transcripts are accepted.)

Indicate below the manner in which you are submitting your documents.

PSD Site Locations : Check the geographic area(s) in which you are willing to work. Refusing a job offer, if you check its location below, may result in removal from the list.

Certification Cards : Indicate valid / active certifications you possess.

Preschool Parent / Guardian / Child : Indicate if you are currently or have ever been the parent or guardian of an Early Head State or Head Start Child.

Preschool Parent / Guardian : In the question above, if you stated that you are a current parent / guardian of a Head Start / Early Head Start child, indicate the school site that your child is attending or attended. If None, indicate "N / A".

Acknowledgement : All information on the application work history section and supplemental questionnaire must be completed appropriately in order to be properly evaluated. All required documentation must be submitted and contact information must be current.

Note : If you are no longer interested in this position, be sure to notify us at employment@hr.sbcounty.gov.

Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email : As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and / or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note : If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete : Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and / or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

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Salary : $46,717 - $62,629