Child Development Teacher

About the role

The Need Promotional and Open Opportunity to fill a current vacancy, 8 hours per day, 185 days per year, at Portola Jumpstart and to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

Please read this job bulletin in its entirety for minimum qualifications, recruitment and testing information. You will be required to attach a copy of your current Child Development Teacher Permit and education documents to your application such as College degree or unofficial college transcripts.

If you are having difficulty applying on-line, you may contact the Applicant Support Line, Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm. (855) 524-5627.

Position Summary

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide supervision, care and learning activities to preschool-age children in a classroom environment; develop and implement a variety of lesson plans, instructional materials and activities to meet the needs and interests of children; monitor, assess and report progress of children.

Education and Experience

• As required by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, requires a total of 40 college semester units (24 units Early Childhood Education/Child Development including core courses and 16 general education units) and six months experience working with children in a classroom or similar learning environment.
• An Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or related field with 3 units supervised field experience in ECE/CD setting is highly desirable.

Licenses and Other Requirements

• A valid Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the State of California.
• Applicants are required to have completed 12 units of the 4 main classes required by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division to be left alone with children.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certifications issued by an authorized agency; employees must fulfill certification requirements within the first three (3) months of the probationary period.
• Some incumbents in this classification may be required to speak, read and write in a designated second language.

Testing Information

• Step 1: Application Screening (pass/fail)
• Step 2: Qualification Appraisal Interview (weighted 100%)

Tentatively scheduled for July 28, 2026. All applicants must achieve a passing score in each part of the examination process in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Additional Salary Information New Hires – Initial Salary Placement Education The District has established criteria in place that recognizes the education and experience new employees bring to their role in supporting students and the services of the District. Upon approval of the Director of Classified Human Resources, a new employee may be provided with advanced step placement up to Step 5 based on the following criteria:

• Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of experience related to the classification)
• Additional education at the college level beyond the educational requirements established for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of education related to the position)

All new hires placed at Step 1 of the salary schedule will advance to Step 2 after successfully completing the six-month probationary period. Longevity increments are offered based on years of service with the District: an additional 1.20% of base salary after completing 4 years of service, 4.10% at 9 years, 7.08% at 14 years, 10.15% at 19 years, 13.31% at 24 years, 16.46% at 29 years. Promotional and/or transfer candidates will be placed at the appropriate step in accordance with established Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations.

Education Incentives All active, regular classified employees are eligible for an education incentive if they possess a college degree which is above and beyond the stated minimum qualifications for their classification. AA/AS = 2.50% BA/BS = 4.00% MA/MS = 5.00% Ed.D./Ph.D/JD = 6.00% (Percentage increase on base salary, paid monthly)

Benefits Please click the Benefits tab above or visit Classified Human Resources for a description of benefits offered.