The Farmworker Institute of Education and Leadership Development (FIELD), is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. FIELD was founded in 1978 by Farmworker Leader Cesar E. Chavez and is dedicated to strengthening America’s agricultural and rural communities through our Core Values of Opportunity, Excellence, Integrity, Innovation and Si Se Puede. FIELD carries out its mission through a continuum of educational and workforce development programs that assist underserved communities in achieving empowerment, self-sufficiency, and a better quality of life. FIELD has realigned our training and education to promote career pathways for adult learners. This includes work experience opportunities in Environmental Conservation, Energy, Education, Entrepreneurship and Civic Action.

SUMMARY

Under the guidance and supervision of the Site Supervisor and/or Program Director, the ECE Child Care Center Teacher will plan, prepare, perform all duties under their responsibility, and monitor children enrolled in FIELD ECE Child Care Centers at all time. The successful candidate will supervise Instructional aides, volunteers, and substitutes on jobsite. This is a hands-on role and will require performing tasks associated with instruction and supervision of ECE children. The Child Care Center Teacher will be responsible for providing a meaningful, nurturing, and safe environment to all children under their care at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following: Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans, following the provided curriculum for eighteen months (18) to five (5) year old children.
• Ensure lesson planning, curriculum development, program implementation and parent communication is age-appropriate and conducive to a meaningful learning environment.
• Provide approval and authorization of final daily progress notes, maintenance of files and reports when instructed to do so.
• Ensure the maintenance of a high-quality preschool environment, including equipment and facilities.
• Participate in long range planning and implementation of program goals.
• May be required to perform duties at different preschool sites from time to time.
• Guide and supervise Instructional Aide to establish and maintain a high-quality preschool learning environment.
• Participate in professional development and complete any necessary units to comply with licensing requirements and renewal terms of his/her Child Development Teacher Permit.
• Participate in and lead preschool trainings and committee activities.
• Provide guidance to Instructional Aide and any volunteers working in the classroom.
• Adhere to Head Start Performance Standards, State Preschool funding terms and conditions and Title 22 licensing requirements (as applicable).
• Continually maintain written and verbal parent communication.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervision of Instructional Aides working at the center, parent volunteers, and other students who may be placed under your supervision towards completion of practicum hours.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of subject matter/course content and resources relevant to assignment.
• Knowledge of and skills in using effective instructional strategies and practices.
• Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior.
• Skills in data analysis to assess, monitor, and inform instruction for student growth.
• Skills in organization, time management, and record keeping.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Possess the skills needed to learn and utilize software and other technology in ECE instruction.
• Ability to effectively address and meet a wide range of academic, social/emotional and developmental needs for all types of learners.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other professionals in a team setting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge and consistent practice of the ethical guidelines as outlined by FIELD, federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to assist with developing the program.
• Ability to contribute expertise in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and standards in the area of ECE.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas orally and in writing.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to pass fingerprinting (Live Scan) and criminal record clearance by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
• Must have tuberculosis (TB) clearance or obtain TB clearance before beginning work.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (AA/AS or BA/BS), preferred.
• Minimum twelve (12) ECE units from an accredited college
• Must have basic knowledge of Title 22 requirements.
• Be actively enrolled in a CTC approved college or university to complete units conducive to acquiring a Child Development Teacher Permit, unless already obtained.
• Previous experience working in an ECE class setting, preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must have a current four (4) hour Pediatric CPR and four (4) hour First Aid certificate, or be able to complete the training within fourteen (14) days of hire date.
• Must obtain an eight (8) Hour Health and Safety Training certificate within fourteen (14) days of hire date.
• Must have a current Food Handler’s Certificate, or be able to complete the training within thirty (30) days of hire date.
• Must have a current Child Care Providers Mandated Reporter certificate, or be able to complete the training within ninety (90) days of hire date.
• Must have valid driver’s license and personal automobile insurance.
• Child Development Teacher permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) or equivalent, preferred.
• Actively seeking to acquire a Child Development Teacher Permit.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to travel as needed/required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, reports, etc.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, handle. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close supervision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Primarily works in a classroom environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.