Associate Teacher - Project

This recruitment may close at any time, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. Bargaining Unit Local 1 – Family and Children's Services Unit. Overview The Contra Costa County Community Services Bureau has immediate openings for qualified classroom staff to work with and meet the emotional, social, cognitive, creative, physical and linguistic development of young children in the Head Start and Child Development Programs. These are excellent opportunities for persons interested in the care, development and instruction of young children. Responsibilities Assist in planning and conducting full‑day, full‑year classroom activities for preschool children 2.5 – 6 years of age. Assist in assessing the needs of children enrolled in the program. Assist in organizing the children's learning environment. Assist in planning and implementing the developmental program. Assist in working with parents in building a relationship of mutual respect and cooperation. Model appropriate behavior for the children and other adults. Make verbal and written reports of suspected child abuse to Child Protective Services and report unusual incidents to others as required. Perform duties and responsibilities of the Teacher‑Project during hours when the Teacher‑Project is not assigned to the classroom. Report issues of concern to the Teacher‑Project or Site Supervisor‑Project. Perform other tasks as may be required for the efficient operation of the instruction program. Required License Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator License. Out‑of‑state valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process. Education Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency, or a high school proficiency certificate and 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education/Child Development, including core courses. Prefer an Associate of Art (A.A.) degree or higher in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or related field from an accredited college or university. Permit Possession of a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing or a Contra Costa County Associate Teacher Temporary County Certificate (CCC TCC). Other Requirements As required by law, all appointees to this class must successfully pass a physical examination and fingerprint and tuberculosis clearances. Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Contra Costa