Teacher

Bright Future Early Learning Center, operated by 4C’s of Alameda County and located in the Elihu Harris State Building in Oakland, is seeking an experienced infant/toddler teacher. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 infant toddler units and a Teacher permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Since 1972, 4C’s of Alameda County has been dedicated to providing child care referrals, education, nutrition services and payment assistance to children, families and child care providers in Alameda County. 4C’s mission is to develop and coordinate resources to strengthen families and children.

This is a non-exempt position. While we are currently seeking an infant/toddler teacher to work with children 3 months to 2 years of age, there may come a time when you will be required to work in our mixed age preschool room with children 2 years to the start of kindergarten.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Meet the children’s needs in all areas - physical, emotional, social and cognitive.

  
  


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  Assist the team with contributions for the developmentally appropriate lesson plans and prepare, in advance, the materials needed for activities.

  
  


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  Carry out appropriate and positive guidance as established by the Parent handbook.

  
  


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  Be sensitive and responsive to parents and co-workers and act as a resource for them.

  
  


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  Attend regular classroom meetings and monthly staff meetings.

  
  


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  Assist in record keeping for the children in the classroom—accident, incident, and daily health reports.

  
  


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  Observe, record, and report significant individual and group behavior.

  
  


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  Maintain a room environment that is safe, inviting, interesting, stimulating, and based on developmentally appropriate practice.

  
  


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  Be a supportive team player, professional, flexible, ethical, and respectful.

  
  


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  Accurately record observations of development.

  
  


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  Other duties as required

  
  

 Qualifications:

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  Child Development Teacher Permit required

  
  


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  Minimum of three (3) semester units of a qualifying infant/toddler course required.

  
  


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  15 hours of health and safety training, including CPR, if necessary, pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Section 1596.866

  
  


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  Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to children and adults

  
  


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  Evidence of emotional maturity and stability

  
  


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  Evidence of sufficient security and judgment to handle crisis situations

  
  


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  Physical stamina