Child Care Lead Teacher (20714819)

Location

Pacifica, 94044

Description

This recruitment is for multiple open positions.

Child Care Lead Teacher FY 25/26 $58,248 - $70,500

Child Care Lead Teacher FY 26/27 $59,988 - $72,612

Child Care Lead Teacher FY 27/28 $61,788 - $74,784

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, provide recreational and educational instruction and activities, social development, guidance and care for preschool and elementary age children by leading and assisting in the selection and coordination of a variety of activities and curriculum at a childcare site.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Child Care Lead Teacher is the lead teacher in the classroom. Child Care Lead Teachers may also be asked to temporarily oversee a school site when a Site Coordinator is offsite. If a situation arises where a Site Supervisor is unavailable for an extended period of time a Child Care Lead Teacher with a Site Supervisor Permit will be asked to act as a temporary Site Supervisor.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

General supervision is provided by the Child Care Site Coordinator. Child Care Lead Teacher supervises the classrooms to which they are assigned, including Child Care Aides, Associate Teachers, Teachers, and Full-time Teachers that are assigned to their programs.

• Assist in the development of a diversified program of recreational games, sports, arts, crafts, and other activities for elementary school children.
• Assist in the development of a diversified preschool curriculum of music, science, math, dramatic play, social studies, literature, and recreational activities.
• Plan and lead a variety of activities appropriate to children of various age groups.
• Participate in and evaluate the effectiveness of activities and events.
• Instruct children in the safe and proper use of supplies and equipment. Instruct children in proper health and hygiene care.
• Assist in the selection and arrangement of field trips, special events and guest speakers.
• Assist with the preparation of site nutrition program.
• Assist with developing discipline techniques and maintaining acceptable classroom behavior from participants.
• Drive/Transport children using City of Pacifica City vans.
• Participate in cleaning and maintaining the facility and equipment.
• Inspect the site and equipment for potential safety hazards; take corrective action to prevent injuries.
• Assist in monitoring site supplies.
• Assist in recording numbers for attendance and nutrition reports. Perform related duties as assigned.
• Assist Site Supervisors with the evaluation process for Childcare Aides, Associate Teachers, Teachers, and Full-time Teachers (I/II) that are assigned to their programs.
• Attend and participate in required in-service training activities.
• Assist Site Coordinator in preparing yearly State of California Desired Results reports, including managing children’s portfolios, and monitoring student progress by using Desired Results Developmental Profile and designated online educational platforms.

Job PDF:

Ideal Candidate

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of

• Developmental stages of school-age and preschool children
• Classroom teaching and management practices and techniques including age-appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Basic first aid, health/hygiene, and safety practices
• Customer service and public relations techniques
• Modern office equipment and methods including use of computer applications in word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases.

Skill/Ability to

• Conduct, plan, and participate in a variety of activities for preschool and elementary school age children.
• Utilize Microsoft Word application, to create classroom rosters, task lists, and observational notes/assessments.
• Maintain effective group control.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintain patience while working with children.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Experience:

Two years’ experience in a group setting with preschool or elementary school-age children.

Experience Desired:

1. Three or more years’ experience working at an early childhood or school-aged program.
2. Experience in training full and part-time staff members in a variety of topics.
3. Experience planning curriculum for a variety of age groups.
4. Master Teacher or higher Child Development Permit.
5. Bilingual skills.

Training:

24 units in Child Development including all 12 units of the core child development classes, and 16 general education units.

AA or higher in Early Childhood Education with a 3-unit supervised field experience class is desired.

Certifications:

Child Care Lead Teachers must have a current Teacher permit from the State of California upon hire date.

Teacher Permit Requirements:

Option #1:

Experience:One hundred seventy five (175) days experience supervising children as defined as three (3) hours or more per day in the past four (4) years. This experience must be in a group setting working with children aged 2 ½ - 14.

Education: 24 units in Child Development including all 12 units of the core child development classes, and 16 general education units.

Option #2

Experience:One hundred seventy-five (175) days experience supervising children as defined as three (3) hours or more per day in the past four (4) years. This experience must be in a group setting working with children aged 2 ½ - 14.

Education:AA or higher in Early Childhood Education with a 3-unit supervised field experience class.

Red Cross Infant/Child CPR and Red Cross First Aid certifications must be completed within six months of employment.

Licenses:

Current Teacher permit from the State of California upon hire date.

Possession and maintenance of a Class C driver’s license.

All State of California Child Development Permits must be renewed and maintained.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Physical Skills

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop or kneel. Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands or arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The employee must regularly lift, move, and/or carry up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift, move and/or carry up to 30 pounds.

Working environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to video display; works indoors and outdoors and is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

All Childcare employees must pass the Department of Justice fingerprinting scan in order to work for the City of Pacifica.

Benefits

The City's comprehensive benefits package includes:

Holidays: Thirteen (13) days per year.

Vacation: From 11 to 27 days per year, depending on length of service.

Sick leave: Accrual is one day per month, with no limit on accrual.

Retirement: The City contracts with CalPERS to provide a retirement plan that utilizes the formula of 2.5% @ 55 for "Classic members" or 2% @ 62 for "PEPRA members." Classic Members contribute 8% employee contribution plus 2.5% employer cost share for a total contribution of 10.5%. PEPRA members pay 6.75% employee contribution plus 2.5% employer cost share for a total contribution of 9.25%.

Insurance: The City provides its employees with a medical insurance allowance that allows employees to purchase medical insurance through either Teamsters Union #856 Health and Welfare or CalPERS medical benefits plan. Some plans require employee contributions. Employees with proof of qualifying health insurance coverage through another group health plan may qualify for a "Health In-Lieu Payment" when declining city coverage.

The City contributes toward a dental insurance plan and vision plan for employee and all eligible dependents.

The City pays premiums for:

• Life insurance premium in the amount of $30,000.
• Long term disability insurance (to begin sixty days after onset of non-work-related illness or injury).

Deferred Compensation Plan: Employees may participate in a pre-tax retirement savings plan.

Union Membership: This position is represented by Teamster Local #856 -Miscellaneous, and union membership is optional. Please refer to MOU for further benefit information.

Special Instructions

Application Process

Interested candidates must submit a completed online employment application in CalOpp.org. Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted. Applications can be obtained online at https://www.calopps.org/city-of-pacifica.

Examination and Selection Process

Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Applicants may be screened to the most qualified and invited to the next step in the recruitment process, which may include panel interviews and a skills assessment. The following information is provided for you to use as a reference and as a planning tool. Human Resources is unable to schedule make-up examinations.

- First round virtual Interviews tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, 3/24.

- Second round onsite interviews are tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, 3/31.

Background Check and Pre-Employment Requirements

Following the identification of a finalist, the selected candidate must successfully complete a comprehensive background check conducted by the City of Pacifica. This process includes, but is not limited to, a Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint scan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Pacifica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. All employment decisions - including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, and termination - are based on individual qualifications, merit, performance, and organizational needs. We strive to create an inclusive and respectful environment where all employees and community members feel valued and supported.

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone:

(650)445-0335

Contact email:

[email protected]