CO-TEACHER II - CAMP PENDLETON
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CO -TEACHER II
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| PROGRAM: |
HEAD START |
| LOCATION: |
CAMP PENDLETON |
| OPENS IN-HOUSE/PUBLIC: |
April 5, 2010 |
| CLOSES IN-HOUSE/PUBLIC: |
OPEN UNTIL FILLED |
| SALARY RANGE: |
$9.87 (Step 1) - $10.63 (Step 4) |
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Position Definition
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Under the direct supervision of the Area Director and the appointed guidance of the Lead Teacher, will assist in planning, supervising, and implementing the education program within the classroom in accordance with the policies, procedures, and philosophy of MAAC Project Head Start. Head Start is a federally funded preschool for eligible and special needs children
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Primary Duties
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- Provide input and assistance into daily classroom activities and lesson plans
- Assist in designing and implementing classroom activities to meet the needs of the individual child
- Assist in implementing the approved curriculum and multi-cultural education
- Assist with classroom arrangement and related physical requirements to provide a safe, healthy, interesting, and enjoyable learning environment
- Develop and maintain an open, friendly, and informative relationship with parents and volunteers
- Assist in the interpretation and explanation of Head Start policies, programs, and principles
- Record individual children’s behavior and observations on appropriate record keeping form
- Provide experiences for growing and learning for the individual child in relationship to his/her cultural and socio-economic background
- Perform accurate numerical counts, such as attendance, meal counts
- Assist in maintaining classroom cleanliness; assist in set-up and maintenance of the classroom lunch area; assist in laundry and other maintenance; supervise children on bus as needed
- Assist in home visits at times convenient to the parent (s); assist in developing an Individual Family Plan for each child and family beginning at Phase-In and updating it at least three times in the school year
- Attend mandated training programs, conferences, meetings
- Ensure personalized special services are provided to special needs children (i.e., feeding, assistance with toileting, including diapering, cauterization, training, urine bags, physically carrying the child – specialized training and equipment will be provided as needed)
- Assist in the development of individual education plans and teaching
- Provide an environment that facilitates growth and positive self image for children
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Qualifications: Knowledge/Skills
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- Knowledge of development and developmental patterns of children ages 3-5 years
- Knowledge of oral and written English and grammar; basic arithmetic; developmental needs and requirements of preschool age children; methods and techniques of early childhood development; health, safety and nutritional requirements of preschool age children; methods for effective cooperation with teachers , children, and parents; general goals and purposes of early childhood education and family development
- Skills to learn and apply curriculum methods and procedures in MAAC Project Head Start; project a mature, constructive, stable, and healthy team attitude in a learning environment
- Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred
- Knowledge of Head Start philosophy, principles, and comprehensive services preferred
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Education/Experience/Certification
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- High school diploma or equivalent
- Twelve (12) approved units from an accredited college/university in Early Childhood Education OR Child Development
- One (1) year Head Start experience with children in a classroom setting-1st Preferred Requirement
- One (1) year preschool experience with children in a classroom setting-2nd Preferred Requirement
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Valid CPR, First Aid and Food Handlers Cards must be obtained within first two months (2) of employment and maintained throughout employment (paid, designated training available through MAAC Project) In the event employees do not attend the scheduled training, they must obtain the cards through outside resources and costs will not be reimbursed. The cards must obtain the cards through outside resources and costs will not be reimbursed. The cards must be obtained and maintained within prescribed timelines.
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Note: Submission of transcripts, certificates, diplomas, verification of work experience may be required for certain Positions.
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Health Status
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Must have a physical examination and TB clearance as required by state and federal regulations by a doctor/clinic designated by MAAC Project within seven (7) days of hire for new employees.
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Physical and Mental Demands
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The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. An employee also is regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl, climb or balance and lift up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret information; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret people and situations; use basic math; learn and apply new information or skills; work under intensive deadlines and interact with MAAC management, administrators, staff, teachers, parents, family members, children and others encountered in the course of work.
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Background Clearance
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Positions subject to a background and/or credit check are those that may involve, but are not limited to the following: responsibility for the care, safety and security of people, including children and minors, or property; direct access to, or control over, cash, checks, credit cards, and/or credit card account information; authority to commit financial resources of MAAC through contracts greater than $5,000; control over business processes, either through functional roles or system security access; access to detailed personally identifiable information about employees which might enable identify theft; access to controlled substances; or possession of building master or sub-master keys for building access.
Note: California Start law requires background criminal checks on anyone who works in a licensed childcare facility who is not a client. Must have or obtain a current criminal background check clearance, signed criminal record statement, and signed Acknowledgement to Report Child Abuse form prior to employment or first day in facility.
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Transportation
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Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License, daily use of a personal, insured vehicle, and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report. Incumbents will be enrolled in the California DMV Pull Program.
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Union Membership
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This position is represented by Service Employees International Union, Local 221, CTW. Dues/deductions begin after 30 days of employment.
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Selection
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A completed MAAC Project employment application, affirmative action form, and resume of qualifying education/experience must be submitted to the MAAC Project Personnel Office, 1355 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911 or Head Start Administration Office, 800 Los Vallecitos Boulevard, Suite J San Marcos, CA 92069.
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Disclosure: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
In compliance with The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), new employees are required to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the United States and must provide documents that establish both identity and employment eligibility as required for completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification form (Form I-9).
MAAC PROJECT promotes a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants with disabilities requiring special attention and/or interview arrangements may
Contact Human Resources.
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MAAC Project Administrative Offices
1355 third Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 426-3595 Ÿ HR Fax (619) 426-3443
Head Start Division
800 W Los Vallecitos, Suite J, San Marcos, CA 92061
(760) 471-4210 Ÿ HR Fax (760) 471-3753
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