Community Services Bureau is a part of Contra Costa County’s Employment and Human Services Department and our largest program is our Child Development program. We are looking for great candidates to apply for our Associate Teacher / Infant Toddler Associate Teacher positions! Come join our dynamic organization dedicated to nurturing children 0-5 years old and enhancing the lives of families!

Under supervision, assists in planning, organizing and conducting classroom activities for children ages 0-5 enrolled in the Head Start and Child Development Programs; performs related work as required.

Typical Tasks include but not limited to:
• Assists in assessing the needs of children enrolled in the program
• Assists in organizing the children's learning environment
• Assists in planning and implementing the developmental program
• Assists in working with parents in building a relationship of mutual respect and cooperation
• Models appropriate behavior for the children and other adults
• Makes verbal and written reports of suspected child abuse to Child Protective Services and report unusual incidents to others as required
• Performs duties and responsibilities of the Teacher-Project during hours when the Teacher-Project is not assigned to the classroom
• Reports issues of concern to the Teacher-Project or Site Supervisor-Project
• Performs other tasks as may be required for the efficient operation of the instruction program

Here are some of the many benefits of working with our agency (SUBSTITUTE / TEMPORARY POSITIONS DO NOT QUALIFY):
•-Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Training/Education Reimbursement
•-Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Holiday Accrual, and 10 Paid County Holidays
•-Quality Matters 4 and 5 Star Centers (Local Quality Rating & Improvement System)
•-National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accredited
•-Nationally and Regionally Recognized for High-Quality ECE Services
•-Comprehensive Services Unit to Support Wide Variety of Clients’ Needs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or a high school proficiency certificate, and
• Twelve (12) units in Early Childhood Education (ECE)/Child Development(CD)
• AA or higher degree in ECE or CD is preferred
• In addition, Infant Toddler Associate Teacher position requires six (6) Infant Toddler units

Other:
• Possession of a valid CALIFORNIA Vehicle Operator License
• Permanent Associate Teacher Position requires current Child Development (CD) Associate Teacher permit issued by California Commission on Teaching Credentialing
• Substitute Associate Teaching Positions do not require possession of current Child Development (CD) Associate Teacher permit
• Successfully pass a physical exam, TB, required vaccination (measles, whooping cough and flu) and Department of Justice fingerprint clearance

Job Type: Full Time, Temporary/Contract (Substitute)

For complete job description and minimum qualifications go online to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta and apply online for permanent position.

To apply for a substitute position, please call CSB Personnel Unit at (925)608-5020 or email the designated representative.