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Job title: Teacher I - Early Head Start Home Base
Company: San Bernardino County
Job description: The Job

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The Preschool Services Department (PSD) is recruiting for Early Head Start Home Base Teachers who provide teaching instruction to children aged 0 to 3 years old, family engagement, set goals with parents, and parent education opportunities within the family's home and at a Head Start site. Teachers develop and provide individual education, nutritional and health/safety activities during home visits and socializations; conduct developmental and social emotional assessments; and 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.

These are 12 month contract positions.

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

*Official Title: PSD Teacher I - Contract

For more detailed information, refer to the job description.

For more information about PSD benefits, see links for: .

Click to view the Preschool Services Department Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

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 is required. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance may be required at the time of hire for the person providing the transportation.
*(Remote/telework not available for this position.)

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

REQUIRED:

PERMIT

Must possess a valid/active CA Child Development Associate Teacher Permit (or higher-level permit) issued by the (CTC).
COURSEWORK Must possess 3 semester (4.5 quarter) completed Infant/Toddler units.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (Must be attached):

A copy of the required valid/active CA Child Development Associate Teacher Permit (or higher-level permit) AND transcripts with 3 semester (4.5 quarter) completed Infant/Toddler units.

Required documentation MUST be attached to your application or submitted via fax to (909) 387-5819 Attn: Teacher I- Early Head Start Home Base or email to [email protected] Subject: Teacher I- Early Head Start Home Base. 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 . (Inquire within for further questions on Permit requirements.)

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate has completed the following Early Childhood Education coursework: Three (3) semester (5 quarter) units in Infant/Toddler Care and/or three (3) semester (5 quarter) units in Infant and Toddler Curriculum. Coursework must have been completed with a grade of "C" or better at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Transcripts with this coursework should be attached.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:
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:
Please 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.

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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.

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

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Expected salary: $35193.6 - 48297.6 per year
Location: San Bernardino County, CA

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