Head Start/Early Head Start Associate Instructor (Continuous) ID - 16241
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The Position
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The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.
Why join the City of Oakland Human Services Department?Situated at the heart of the Bay Area, the City of Oakland is a vibrant, diverse, and exciting place to work. It is easily accessible, at the forefront of Race and Equity work, and a full-service organization with many innovative community services.
Are you searching for a fulfilling career that allows you to make a difference and have a positive impact on the local community? Look no further! The City of Oakland's Human Services Department, Head Start Division, is seeking highly skilled individuals to join our team as a Head Start/Early Head Start Associate Instructor. Come join a dynamic team of enthusiastic professionals dedicated to providing important services to a community with a rich history. You'll work with great colleagues in the Head Start Division who are fiercely passionate about public service and community.
As a Head Start/Early Head Start Associate Instructor, you will assist in instructing children enrolled in Head Start/State Preschool/Early Head Start Programs; assist in educating parents on early childhood development concepts; assist in developmental assessments; assist in organizing and setting up education and play materials for classroom and/or support home visits; and perform related duties as assigned.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is a passionate educator that wants to make a positive difference in the lives of Oakland children and families
- Likes to plan developmentally age-appropriate activities for children
- Is a strong relationship builder with good communication skills. You will have the opportunity to interact in a culturally diverse workplace with infants, toddlers, parents, and community members.
- Has a genuine interest in learning and developing their career. Within Head Start, there are opportunities to grow professionally.
- Has a strong interest in creatively getting children ready for TK or kindergarten.
What you will typically be responsible for:
- Instructing children in education concepts utilizing the approved curriculum.
- Assisting in organizing and setting up developmentally appropriate education and play materials for the classroom and/or the home.
- Assisting in conducting fire, disaster and safety drills in the classroom; inspecting facility for safety standards and maintenance needs.
- Assisting in planning, organizing and scheduling daily activities at the center classroom or in the home.
- Assisting in conducting developmental screenings, on-going child observations, developmental assessments, and devising Individual Development Plans (IDP) on all children enrolled in program; assisting in children meeting IEP goals through weekly lesson planning.
- Supporting the initial and final home visits; making additional/on-going home visits as needed.
- Preparing snacks and serving meals.
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Working for the City of Oakland
A few reasons you might love this job:
- You will be a part of a dynamic Head Start team.
- Your work will have a direct impact on providing important services to a community with a rich and dynamic history.
- You will have great colleagues. Head Start employees are fiercely passionate about public service and community, and proud to uplift Oakland as a dynamic, innovative, vibrant city.
- You will have excellent learning opportunities to grow and develop your expertise in early childhood development.
A few challenges you might face in this job:
- Teachers need to find balance in their teaching style to ensure all children are learning as their skill levels may vary within the classroom.
- As an Associate Instructor, you will face a considerable amount of change, and you must remain flexible and adaptable.
- You will need to maintain composure, keeping emotions in control, in very difficult situations.
Competencies Required:
- Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
- Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
- Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action
- Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
- General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination
- Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
- Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity.
- Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
- Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
- Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
- Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
- Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
- Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
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Minimum Requirements for Application
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This recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City and Port of Oakland employees who maintain employment for the duration of the recruitment and pass all stages of the recruitment process. The open list will be for all other applicants who pass all stages of the recruitment process.
This is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03, if a position requires bilingual language skills, only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire.
Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable.
Education: Twelve (12) post-secondary semester units or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed at an accredited or approved college or university. Candidates must have units that cover the general areas of child growth and development, child family and community, child and family, or program/curriculum;
AND hold, or qualify for, an Associate Teacher Child Development Permit (or higher level permit) issued by the State of California.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM SUBSTITUTES: Education must include six (6) units of Infant/Toddler coursework.
Experience: Four months of full-time work experience or equivalent part-time experience in a licensed childcare center or comparable group childcare program.
- License or Certificate / Other Requirements
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Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.
- Must obtain a State of California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit within 6 months of employment. Must demonstrate proof of application for Associate Teacher (or higher level) permit from the State of California upon hire. Failure to obtain relevant teaching permit within six months will be grounds for removal.
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Must obtain Pediatric First Aid and CPR certifications within one year of employment and maintain throughout tenure of employment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Depending on nature of assignment, candidates who receive offers of employment will be required to submit fingerprints, undergo a criminal record clearance, and have a physical examination including a TB screening.
Proficiency in a foreign language may be required.
