Master Teacher LOCATION: Merced Early Learning Center

Job Summary

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the direction and supervision of the Education Coordinator, fulfill the role of Center Director as defined by Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. Oversee the daily operations of a Head Start center. Teach an assigned group of children. Supervise teaching staff assigned to site. Monitor child attendance. Organize and conduct parent education and parent participation activities. Comply with Head Start and regulations, California Health and Safety Codes, Title 22 and other applicable state, local and federal guidelines.

Requirements / Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Satisfactory results from pre-employment strength test required.

Education and/or Training:
Associates Degree with 24 units in ECE/CD including core courses, plus 16 general education units, plus 3 Administration units.

Experience:
Three years experience in an instructional capacity in an early care and education program including experience working with children with disabilities.

Credentials and/or Skills:
Hold/qualify for a Child Development Master Teacher Permit or higher. Pediatric First Aid and CPR certificate. Knowledge of child growth and development; developmentally appropriate practices; principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds, and those with disabilities and special needs. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Proof of valid CA driver’s license and minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. DMV Driver Record printout required.

Credentials and/or Skills:
Hold/qualify for a Child Development Master Teacher Permit or higher. Pediatric First Aid and CPR certificate. Knowledge of child growth and development; developmentally appropriate practices; principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds, and those with disabilities and special needs. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Proof of valid CA driver’s license and minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. DMV Driver Record printout required.

Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) "As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities."