Qualifications
- H.S. Diploma or national equivalent. Must possess and maintain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit. Must meet ongoing educational requirements to qualify for child development permit/CDA requirements.
- Experience teaching in a preschool or infant/toddler classroom setting, which includes 50 days of 3+ hours per day within 2 year period.
- Training and experience necessary to develop consistent, stable and supportive relationships with very young children; must develop knowledge of infant and toddler development, safety issues in infant and toddler child care settings (i.e., reducing the risk of SIDS).
- Must possess and maintain current pediatric (infant/toddler) CPR and first aid certificate as well as a food handler’s certificate.
- Must complete California-mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training as well as Pesticide Safety Training (per Healthy Schools Act) prior to beginning work.
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Skype).
- Ability to properly interpret and implement regulations of the California Department of Education, Funding Terms and Conditions (Title 5), Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (Title 22), Head Start Performance Standards, and of Easterseals policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively, through oral and written skills, and work cooperatively with a variety of
- individuals and groups. Must relate well to children and their families and maintain a positive affect.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, plan, establish and meet timelines.
- Ability to stand for extended periods. Ability to lift 40 lbs. continuously. Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and squat. Must possess fine manual dexterity. Ability to push, pull, talk/hear, with near and far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field of vision.
- Ability to pass a post-offer physical examination and a TB test.
- Ability to provide any/all current immunizations as required by the State of California for child development centers and staff.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements. Must have sex offender index clearance.
Why work with Easterseals? Here’s a few great reasons:
- YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACTFUL CHANGE IN CHILDREN AND THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES! THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST INTO INDIVIDUALS WHO TRULY NEED YOUR HELP TO MAXIMIZE THEIR GREAT POTENTIAL!
- WE PROVIDE NOT JUST A JOB, BUT A MEANINGFUL CAREER FOR SERVICE MINDED PEOPLE! JOIN A TEAM THAT IS SUPPORTIVE, POSITIVE, AND PUTS A FOCUS ON YOUR INDIVIDUAL GROWTH.
- WE OFFER PAY PROGRESSIONS!
- TO ENHANCE YOUR GROWTH, WE PROVIDE ONGOING TRAINING AS WELL.
- WE OFFER AWESOME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS!
- WE OFFER HIGHLY COMPETITIVE PAY!
WHILE WE DO OUR BEST WHEN TAKING CARE OF OTHERS, WE TAKE CARE OF YOU, TOO. ESSC OFFERS SEVERAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS!
Additional Information
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