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The Position:  The CDC Coordinating Teacher may be assigned to work in multiple centers with pre-school and/or school age programs.  This position works under the direction of a Program Coordinator and the Director.  Coordinating Teachers are responsible for the daily operations of a center, which includes supervision of staff.  This position is responsible for ensuring the care and comfort of all children; for collaborating with staff to plan and implement the daily program, observing and assessing children, encouraging parent participation in the classroom and other child learning activities and making adaptations in the program to meet the needs of individual children.

 

The CDC Coordinating Teacher is authorized to supervise a child care and development program.  Provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program; and serve as a coordinator of curriculum and staff development in a child care and development program.

 

  1. Schools/Centers – Child Development Centers

 

  1. Examples of Duties:

 

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

 

  1. Responsible for the operation of the specific Child Development Center(s) Program.
  2. Plans and implements, with staff, a developmentally appropriate instructional program for children.
  3. Confers directly with administrators concerning staffing issues, and center needs.
  4. Arranges for timely meetings of the staff within the individual centers.
  5. Supervises proper use and care of all materials and equipment.
  6. Orders all educational, operational and health supplies.
  7. Requests maintenance service, and maintains a running inventory of all materials, supplies, and equipment.
  8. Establishes a daily schedule geared to the needs of the children in the center and adjusts the schedule as needed.
  9. Supervises the establishment and maintenance of a positive environment for children, parents and community.
  10. Maintains supervision of all phases of the program, including all personnel scheduling for the centers.
  11. Responsible for the execution and completion of all required paperwork.  Completes initial intakes for new parents, and re-certifications, as needed.
  12. Instructs teachers and office assistants in record-keeping and program policy procedures.
  13. Communicates with the licensing agency; acknowledges receipt of deficiency notices and takes appropriate action to correct deficiencies that constitute immediate threats to children’s health and safety.
  14. Establishes and maintains a working relationship with the elementary school or other facility coordinators in all aspects of the daily program.
  15. Evaluates child care workers, substitute certificated personnel, and other classified personnel.
  16. Attends or appoints in his or her absence an assigned teacher to attend meetings scheduled by the director and/or program coordinators.
  17. Attends professional development conferences and workshops.
  18. Assures establishment of a Parent Advisory Council for the center, which follows CDC Guidelines; assists in planning and implementing a program of parent meetings; assists in providing for the education, involvement, and participation of parents in the center program.
  19. Arranges for parent representation at the monthly parent representative’s meetings.
  20. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Child Development Centers.
  • Is knowledgeable of state child care licensing requirements
  • Ability to operate a computer and office equipment, including but not limited to, a telephone, fax machine, iPad/tablet and copier.
  • Represents CDC in various elementary school activities such as Back to School Night and Open House
  • Collects, reviews and submits meal counts, temperature logs and children’s attendance records
  • Inspect the indoor and outdoor space daily for hazardous conditions to ensure safety for children
  • Ensure that all children are under appropriate supervision and guidance at all times.
  • Ability and willingness to remain abreast of developments in the child development/early childhood education field to enhance professional growth and development.
  • Maintain children’s files, submit required reports and administrative forms accurately, completely and timely, and follows established confidential procedures

 

 

Qualifications:

 

Knowledge and Skills

 

Certification and Education

  • Hold or be eligible for a Program Director Permit
  • Bachelors of Art/Bachelors of Science Degree
  • Hold and maintain a First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate upon hire or within 30 days of employment
  • Hold and maintain required state licensing requirements such as Integrated Pest Management and Child Mandated Reporter training
  • Obtain a health and safety and water safety certificate
  • Hold and maintain a Food Handling Permit

 

Experience

  • Successful experience in an Early Childhood Education program (minimum 3 years)

 

Skills

  • Ability to implement a developmentally appropriate program for young children
  • Ability to communicate effectively with children, staff, parents and school personnel
  • Ability to implement adult learning principles
  • Prioritize and make effective decisions under pressure
  • Demonstrate a sense of fairness and use good judgment
  • Is sensitive to the needs of children, parents, and staff
  • Is organized and meets deadlines
  • Contributes to group decision-making
  • Committed to program improvement
  • Positive outlook and flexibility
  • Basic computer skills

 

Knowledge

  • Early childhood development
  • Developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children
  • Parent involvement/parent education
  • Record keeping techniques

 

Health Requirements

  • Must meet state health requirements, including undergoing a physical examination at the time of employment
  • Must have current TB clearance at time of employment issued within the last 60 days prior to employment and renewed every four years
  • Must be physically fit and have the ability to restrain or lift, a 30-40 lb. child, in case of an emergency, and materials and training equipment.

 

Special Requirements

  • Must have the use of an automobile, adequate automobile insurance coverage,  a valid California driver’s license, or must have available private transportation
  • May be assigned to any one of the program options and/or  to more than one site
  • May be assigned to various daily and weekly schedules in order to facilitate the implementation of the program
  • Child Development teachers new to the district are required to be fingerprinted.      A background check which includes a DOJ, FBI, and Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) check if the facility to which you are applying provides care and supervision to children.
  • Sign a loyalty oath
  • Sign a Child Abuse Information form