Teacher Designee

Work where your work matters. CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing!

Pay

Expected Hourly Pay Rate: $25.00 - $29.37 per hour

Responsibilities

Within the team structure, Teacher Designees provide quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning program which include the following responsibilities:

• Classroom Management (80%)
• Administrative Functions (20%)

For full position details, please review the job flyer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field including a minimum of 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education, and must have 3 semester units in Infant/Toddler Development.
• 3 years of related work experience in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, and/or a preschool setting.
• Must hold a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate upon hire.
• Must have a current Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or above based on the California Teacher Credential (CTC) Matrix. Individuals who do not yet hold a current permit and are pending receipt of the permit may be considered for hire if they provide documentation confirming the permit application has been officially submitted and is pending review through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Documentation must show a submitted application status; those pending receipt of the permit must receive it within 3 months (90 days) of hire.
• Intermediate technology skills specifically using Zoom, Outlook, and Microsoft Suite, as well as the ability to learn additional platforms related to the program.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate professional practices, effective teaching strategies, Community Care Licensing and DCFS regulations.
• Effective communication and customer service, working professionally with adults and children, demonstrating appropriate support for program participants.
• This position requires 10% travel. Travel may include home visits, wellness checks, parent meetings, trainings, and travel between agency locations and family residences throughout the San Fernando Valley and Antelope Valley service areas in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and program needs.
• Staff members driving on behalf of CCRC may choose to drive a CCRC vehicle or personal vehicle and must meet requirements to become and remain an approved driver, including maintaining current auto insurance, a valid California Driver’s License, and DMV clearance.

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Overtime may be expected.
• Schedule hours may vary according to the needs of the center and families in their caseload and may require working a non-traditional work schedule including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.

Work Environment

This position works in an Early Care and Learning Center. The Early Care and Learning Center includes Early Learning classrooms for children ages birth to 5, outside playgrounds and play structures, and may include regular office space and/or storage areas at larger centers. Center assignments may vary depending on business need.

Background & Health Clearance Requirements

• Background check required.
• Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting for positions working directly with the public in a child/community care or child/community care adjacent setting.
• Health Clearance for positions working directly with the public in a child/community care or child/community care adjacent setting or working with “at risk” populations.
• MVR / DMV clearance in accordance with CCRC’s liability insurance provisions for positions where driving is required.
• Child Development Permit for positions working in an educational capacity.
• CPR / Pediatric CPR certification for certain identified positions working directly with the public in a child/community care or child/community care adjacent setting.
• Federal Debarment Checks for positions acting in a principal capacity to federal funds.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Robust benefit offerings including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRC.
• Employer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting.
• Generous Time Off Policy: Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break.
• Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs.
• 501(c)(3) designation – eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

We provide child development and early education, workforce development opportunities, child care financial assistance, Head Start preschool and Early Head Start services and more for close to 50,000 parents, children, and child care providers each month in Northern Los Angeles County, including Antelope Valley, and the entirety of San Bernardino County.