LOS BANOS (TODDLER) TEACHER at Merced County Community Action – Los Banos, California

OVERVIEW:

Under supervision of the Site Supervisor, to provide service in the care, development and instruction of children enrolled in a General Child Care Program May supervise and train CD Permit Associate Teacher, and Teacher Assistants and do related work as required. Plan, oversee, and implement daily infant/Toddler instructional activities according to established policies, licensing regulations, and philosophy of the Agency. This is a non-exempt position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

? Teach a group of infant/toddlers; plan and prepare lessons;

? Make observation and maintain record, reports and statistics; refer children to other services, when indicated;

? Hold parent conferences; counsel parents; attend and participate in staff meeting and trainings;

? Assist and supervise volunteers; may relived culinary, custodial or other personnel;

? Participate in physical care of infant/toddler children participate in the preparation and serving of breakfast, lunch andsnacks; change diapers and toilet training as required.

? Provide for a safe and healthy environment for children, identify and correct safety hazards

? Help move furniture and prepare classroom.

? Perform related duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

? Prior experience working with Toddlers in a licensed childcare setting Minimum 175 days of 3 plus hours per day withinthe previous 4 years.

? Knowledge of principles and practices of ECE and CD programs. Ability to work with diverse cultures; communicateclearly, both orally and in writing, and function cooperatively with various professional and community groups, otherstaff, parents and children; maintain confidentiality.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

? AA Degree or higher in ECE, with 24 Units in ECE/CD including core courses (3 Units must be Infant ToddlerDevelopment) plus 16 general education units.) + 15 hours of childcare, health, and safety training,

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

? Valid California Driver’s license, reliable transportation, current DMV report and proof of minimum California vehicleinsurance.

? Criminal background check and fingerprint clearance (Paid by Employer).

? Possession of a valid Child Development Permit.

? Valid CPR License may be obtained upon employment.

? Pre-employment physical health check and TB clearance (Paid by Employer when conducted by Agency contractedmedical provider.)

? Ability to sit on low chairs (child size), walk, stoop, and squat as needed; be able to lift and carry more than 40 pounds ona regular basis and to stand as much as 75% of the scheduled working time.