What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Teacher position at Palomar College?
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The hiring committee will decide if interviews will be conducted in person at the College or via Zoom. Travel expenses are not reimbursed by the College.
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Master Teacher (Three Positions)
Department
Early Childhood Education Lab School
Location
Multiple Sites
Full or Part Time
Full-Time
Category
Certificated
Hours per week
Exempt; complete details may be viewed at https://www.palomar.edu/hr/employees/personnel/.
Use the link for the Palomar Faculty Federation Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Use the link for the Palomar Faculty Federation Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Number of Months
12 month
Work Schedule
The normal workweek shall consist of 40 hours per week Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Grade
D1 or D
Salary/Wage
$4,895.98 [D1] – $5,297.47 [D]. Initial salary grade placement depends upon education and experience as indicated in the Minimum Qualifications section.
Salary/Wage Frequency
Monthly
Benefits
In addition to a competitive compensation structure, Palomar College also offers an extremely generous benefits package.
- Insurance fully paid for employees and their eligible dependents: four medical plans, dental HMO, and the vision plan (additional plans are available that require employee buy up/monthly contribution)
- $80,000 employee term life/accident insurance policy (additional buy up options available)
- Employee long-term care insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) – Free counseling, financial, legal, personal and professional development resources
- Additional buy up options available for other voluntary insurance benefits
- Enrollment in CalSTRS (California State Teachers Retirement System)
The estimated maximum value of this employer-paid benefits package is approximately $31,245.84 annually.
Primary Function
Maintains responsibility for an assigned classroom. Plans and implements curriculum; assesses progress and development of children assigned to classroom; meets with parents to discuss children’s progress; in absence of Site Supervisor, arranges for substitute Teachers, Associate Teachers, Assistant Teachers and short-term or student workers as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
To be eligible for this position, you must meet and provide evidence of the following minimum qualifications:
Experience:
- Required to qualify for Grade D-1: At least 350 days (three or more hours per day within four years) in a childcare setting.
- Required to qualify for Grade D: Two years of experience teaching in a childcare setting.
NOTE: For work experience, a “year” is defined as equivalent to 40 hours per week for 12 months.
AND
Education:
- One of the following options under a) – b) is required to qualify for Grade D-1:
- a) An associate’s degree in child development, early childhood education or a related field from an accredited college or university with at least 24 units of early childhood education/child development including child growth and development; child, family and community; at least one program/curriculum class; six specialization units; and two adult supervision units; OR
- b) A bachelor’s degree or higher in any discipline with at least 12 units in child development or early childhood education from an accredited college or university, plus 3 units of supervised field experience in a child development/early childhood education setting.
- Required to qualify for Grade D: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in child development, early childhood education, or a related field with at least 24 units of early childhood education/child development including child growth and development; child, family and community; at least one program/curriculum class; six specialization units; and two adult supervision units.
NOTE: All unit requirements listed above are semester units. All coursework must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Only coursework completed at, and degrees awarded by, accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education will be considered as satisfying the minimum qualifications. Coursework and degrees that are completed outside of the United States are required to have transcripts evaluated (evaluation to U.S. equivalency and a course by course analysis) by an appropriate U.S. credentials evaluation service. For a list of credentials evaluation agencies accepted by Palomar College, visit the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Services (NACES) website at https://www.naces.org/index, or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) website at http://aice-eval.org/.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Antiracism (DEIAA) Statement
Palomar College serves over 30,000 students from a variety of backgrounds and we are proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our student body is rich in its diversity. Click here to see a quick overview of our student demographics on our recent Student Fact Sheet.
Palomar College is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and antiracism (DEIAA). We are dedicated to empowering students to succeed and are guided by our core values; some of which are the following:
- Access – We make education possible for everyone.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – We recognize and respect diversity, seek to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, and strive to address inequities.
All positions require cultural competency which includes the sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using and applying the current Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS).
- Experience working with the Child and Adult Food Program (CACFP).
Licenses and/or Certificates
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Child Development Master Teacher Permit or higher.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid, appropriate pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (C.P.R.) certificate.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid, appropriate first aid certificate.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Supervision Received From: Dean, Instructional, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Supervision Given: Teacher, Associate Teacher, Assistant Teacher, and Palomar College lab students
Supervision Given: Teacher, Associate Teacher, Assistant Teacher, and Palomar College lab students
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions: Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Supervises and directly interacts with children both inside and outside of the classroom; implements a play-based ECE curriculum that meets the needs of children, families and staff; provides oral and written language experiences appropriate to each child’s level of readiness, interest, and developmental capability and aligns with the philosophy of the ECELS.
- Supervises, interacts with, and mentors Palomar College students who are placed in the classroom for observation, interaction, or student teaching for Palomar College coursework; responds to and collaborates with Palomar College Child Development faculty as needed related to student placements.
- Plans, organizes, supervises and teaches a developmentally appropriate program for children ages 18 months to five years.
- Develops and implements curriculum and lesson plans.
- Designs, creates, and maintains a predictable, yet flexible, environment following current Infant/Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (ITERS) and/or Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS) guidelines; provides materials and supplies necessary for classroom activities.
- Develops and implements conflict management and problem-solving strategies with children; assists children in identifying and verbalizing concerns and issues and helps them identify compromises and solutions to those issues.
- Writes objective developmental descriptions for children based on observation and recording, incorporating family/cultural input.
- Performs current version of Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) and assessments on children and holds bi-annual conferences with parents to review and revise expectations and special requests.
- Assesses progress and development of children assigned to classroom; meets with parents to discuss children’s progress.
- Maintains up-to-date records on children and/or families.
- In absence of Site Supervisor, arranges for substitute Teachers, Associate Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and short-term and student workers as needed.
- Assists children with hygiene procedures as necessary; follows universal health precautions; follows a written plan for dealing with blood or bodily fluid spills, and ensures that Assistant Teachers understand and follow as well.
- Maintains accepted standards of cleanliness and sanitation of program facilities.
- Implements a program of food service according to established nutritional and food handling guidelines; utilizes appropriate food handling procedures; follows all safety precautions to avoid contamination or food spoilage and choke hazards.
- Develops and implements emergency procedures as required; provides information about emergency procedures and health, safety, and transportation policies to assistants and parents; assists in all fire and other emergency drills.
- Inspects and reports replacement/repair needs to ensure that the physical plant is maintained in good repair; monitors outdoor play areas to ensure that children cannot gain access to unsafe or unsupervised areas.
- Participates in ECE Lab School events and functions including, but not limited, to orientation, open house, end of the year party and parent breakfast.
- Invites and encourage family participation in children’s activities; provides information about community resources to parents and staff including health, social services, mental health, developmental and family support services.
- Develops and provides developmentally and culturally appropriate activities; acknowledges the cultural diversity among families, and provides supplies and equipment that reflects the diversity within the community; provides models for children to maintain primary language and culture while acquiring a second language and developing an understanding of new cultures.
- Follows procedures for child abuse reporting as mandated by law.
- Serves on at least one District committee.
- Plans/leads area staff meetings and participates in bi-monthly lead teacher staff meetings.
- Plans/leads classroom orientation.
- Maintains annual professional development requirements of at least 105 hours for five-year renewal of California Child Development Permit.
Marginal Functions:
- Maintains inventory of classroom supplies; informs Coordinator and/or Site Supervisor of needed items.
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Ages and stages of child development and the developmental assessment process.
- Principles and procedures of recordkeeping.
- Modern computer programs and functions applicable to assigned area of responsibility.
- Pertinent federal, state and local codes, laws and regulations.
- Health and safety regulations for child care.
- Most current versions of Desired Results (DRDP), Infant/Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (ITERS), Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS).
- Principles and procedures of emergency first aid and C.P.R.
Skill in:
- Maintaining confidentiality of child/family conversations, records, and reports.
- Interpersonal communications and negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Recognizing children’s needs and child behaviors that indicate emotional stress.
- Applying the current Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP).
- Applying the current Infant/Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (ITERS) and/or Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS).
- Maintaining physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
- Administering first aid and/or C.P.R. to children as needed.
- Maintaining sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, age, cultural, physical or mental disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, medical condition, nationality, race, sex, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
Working Conditions
Environmental Conditions: Early childhood classroom indoor and outdoor yard spaces with young children 18 months to five years old; exposure to bodily fluids and odors, potential exposure to childhood communicable diseases, hazardous chemicals, and stressful classroom situations including, but not limited, to children crying, yelling, and screaming; exposure to computer screens, contact with children, other staff, and college students on a daily basis.
Physical Conditions: Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, sitting on the floor and in child-sized chairs for frequent periods and/or prolonged times throughout the day; occasional running; moderate lifting of children and materials; moving equipment and furniture (child-sized); visual and auditory acuity to supervise young children in a classroom and yard setting.
Terms of Employment
- This is a full-time position working 233-240 days per academic year. In addition to District holidays, the ECE Lab Schools close for two weeks during winter break and one week during spring break. This position is subject to assignment at any District location during any hours of operation.
- The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements: live scan/fingerprinting, official transcript(s), and TB risk assessment. Other pre-employment requirements may be required depending on the position (i.e. certifications or licenses; see applicable job posting section for details). Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the following Administrative Procedures and Board Policies: AP 7120, AP 7120a, AP 7125, AP 7126, AP 7127, AP 7330, BP 7330, AP 7336, AP 7337, and BP 7335.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
02/03/2025
Close Date
03/03/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Posting Number
P0955P
Additional Application Information
The hiring committee will decide if interviews will be conducted in person at the College or via Zoom. Travel expenses are not reimbursed by the College.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Palomar College is committed to antiracism. If you are hired for this position, how will you act on this commitment to antiracism in your new assignment?
(Open Ended Question)
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- ACCCA.org
- CalJOBS
- CCC Registry
- ChronicleVitae.com (Chronicle of Higher Education)
- Colleague/Friend/Relative
- CraigsList
- DSPSjobs.com
- EdJoin
- Handshake
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Human Resources at Palomar College
- really.com
- indian-affairs.org
- Job Fair
- MilitaryJob.com
- Other Source
- Palomar College website
- San Diego LGBT Job Board (http://www.gsdba.org/pages/Jobs)
- SDBCjobs.com
- Vista Chamber
- If other source, please specify.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- License/Certificate 1
- Transcript 1
- License/Certificate 2
- License/Certificate 3
- Supplemental Materials
- Transcript 2
- Transcript 3
Salary : $31,246
