What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Aide II - Preschool Services position at San Bernardino County Preschool Services Department?

PSD offers a variety of programs that serve families from prenatal care and with children 0-5 years of age. PSD’s programs include the Federal Head Start, Early Head Start & Early Head Start – Child Care Partnership, as well as, State Preschool programs throughout SB County. We are committed to ensuring children have a Head Start or jump start on their education. Our services are free and available to qualifying families from low-income backgrounds and include enrollment options for children in foster care, children with special needs, and those who are homeless. PSD programs include: Head Start Early Head Start Center-Based Early Head Start Home-Based Home-Based Socialization Activities Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Program Low-Income First-Time Mothers Home Visiting Program California State Preschool Program Fatherhood FIRE Program Learn more about PSD at psd.sbcounty.gov.

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The Preschool Services Department (PSD) is recruiting for Teacher Aides II who assist in the planning and implementation of lesson plans with teachers; assist with learning experiences; attend team meetings to learn new procedures; observe and report on the progress of children; document disabilities; report suspected child abuse; communicate with staff, parents, and children; serve food; and assist children with activities such as dressing and toileting.

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

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 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.

6) Option 2 Qualifications: Candidates qualifying under Option 2 must obtain a CA Child Development Associate Teacher Permit (or higher-level permit) within six (6) months of hire or be terminated.

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: Applicants MUST meet one of the following options: OPTION 1: Possess a valid/active CA Child Development Associate Teacher Permit (or higher level permit) issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). -OR- OPTION 2: Must possess twelve (12) semester (18 quarter) core units of completed college coursework in Early Childhood Education or Child Development which must include all of the following courses: -Child/Human Growth and Development (min 3 units required) -Child, Family, and Community, or Child and Family Relations (min 3 units required) -Programs/Curriculum (min 3 units required)

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