Head Teacher, Child Development Center/Lab School at (BD) in Chula Vista, California

Job Description:

Southwestern Community College District (SWCCD) is committed to meeting the educational goals of its students in an inclusive environment that promotes intellectual growth and develops human potential. We are the leader in equitable education that transforms the lives of students and communities.

SWCCD employees are collegial and collaborative. They demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, integrity and respect when interacting with students, colleagues, leadership and members of the Jaguar community. Our employees actively honor and respect diversity to foster a safe and welcoming community where all are inspired to participate and realize a sense of belonging.

Incumbents exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Director, Child Development Center, and in collaboration with the Center Director, teachers, parents, and child development faculty, perform a variety of duties involved in providing a safe and stimulating environment to support the optimal growth and development of each child; assume responsibility for parent participation, communication, and education; and supervise and train assigned staff and student workers.

Qualifications

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
 
Any combination equivalent to:

• Bachelor's degree in Child Development.
• At least twelve (12) units* of Early Childhood Education (or other combination of education and ECE units as designated by the State). 

*12 units of Early Childhood Education include classes in CD 170, CD 181, CD 182, CD 284.
 
AND 
 
Two (2) year experience in an Early Childhood Education (licensed Child Development Center) setting that includes experience and knowledge necessary to utilize the Reggio Emilia approach.

• One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement.

• Completed degree(s), in a listed or related field, from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Additional assessment is required for Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

 

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Incumbents must meet the requirements for a Head (Master) Teacher as prescribed by the State:

• Includes practicum course in CD 282. 
• Two semesters units in adult supervision in CD 287, and CD 288 Mentorship/Adult Supervision.
• Fingerprint requirements as prescribed by the Department of Social Services.
• Possession of Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificates. (please upload to application)
• Tuberculosis (TB) test clearance.

 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Desired age group work experience: birth to 5 years of age, depending on the center's needs. 
• Head teacher must be flexible to work with the younger children as the center needs a toddler teacher. 
• Desired Courses: CDC 173 Development of Infant Toddler 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Preschool curriculum.
• Theories and principles of early childhood development, including the fundamental principles of the Reggio Emilia approach.
• Basic art methods.
• Methods used to document children's work, including computer skills, photography, and use of various media/languages (clay, paint, wire, music, dance, and movement).
• Age-appropriate behaviors and expectations.
• Applicable laws, codes, state regulations and accreditation, policies, and procedures.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.

Ability to:

• Perform classroom duties of Head Teacher during assigned hours.
• Collaborate with the Center Director, teachers, parents, and child development faculty. Communicate with and resolve issues from staff, parents, students, and others.
• Support the documentation of children's work using various methods, including computers, photography, and various media/languages (clay, paint, wire, music, dance, and movement).
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff. Implement program policies and curriculum activities.
• Interpret, apply, and explain policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. 
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. 
• Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding the diverse racial,  ethnic,   disabled, sexual orientation, and community college students’ cultural populations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Learn and adapt to changing technology and equipment used in the performance of assigned duties. 

JOB DESCRIPTION: Head Teacher - Child Development Center/Lab School (Download PDF reader)

 

Duties

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Function as a leader to provide creative and technical support in the planning the Child Development Program’s and implementation at the Southwestern College Child Development  Center; collaborate with the Center Director, teachers, parents,· and child development faculty to promote and support enriching experiences for children’s families, and the community.
2. Provide care and education for classrooms of children and interact with the children in a developmentally appropriate and professional manner.
3. Develop, plan, and implement appropriate daily experiences for students; provide opportunities for the development of fine and gross motor skills, language and expression, creativity, problem­ solving and critical thinking skills, and social and emotional skills; support the creative efforts emerging from the interests of the children; collaborate with staff in expanding the children's construction of knowledge.
4. Function as a leader and assist in planning and implementing an age-appropriate curriculum for children in indoor and outdoor environments. Establish long-term curriculum goals that reflect the philosophy of the Child Development Center.
5. Display sensitivity to the different ethnic, cultural, educational, and socio-economic populations represented at the Center.
6. Provide guidance to Teachers, Teacher Assistance, student teachers, student workers, and others, in planning and implementing curriculum for all children in a developmentally appropriate, inclusive environment.
7. Participate in the coordination, and evaluation of student teachers and student workers; instruct staff and students in the use of various media used for documentation of children's work.
8. Coordinate parent participation and training; provide parents with educational information and communication.
9. Assess the development of students; provide Parent-Teacher conferences each semester or as needed.

 

Supplemental Information

SALARY SCHEDULE: CSEA - Classified Bargaining Unit (Download PDF reader)


PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This is a non-telecommuting position.

All District employees must participate in the COVID-19 Vaccination Program, which requires them to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved medical or religious exemption.    Must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment physical and respirator examination if selected for position.
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a Children’s Center and outdoor environment with frequent interruptions and distractions; contact with children and parents; contact with blood and other body fluids.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a Children’s Center; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight and to lift moderately heavy children; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard, and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

TIMELINE: Any application received after the deadline is not guaranteed a review.

September 19-October 31, 2024	Position advertised; District receives applications
October 31, 2024	Initial screening deadline for guaranteed consideration. Position is open until filled.
October 28-November 15, 2024	Reviewing of applications.
November 25-29, 2024	Search Committee interviews candidates
December, 2024/January, 2025	Employment start date pending Governing Board approval.

 

 

Application Process:

A confirmation email will be sent once your application packet has been successfully submitted.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all application materials are received by the review deadline date. A separate, complete application packet is required for each position for which you are applying for. All materials included in your application packet become SWCCD property, will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only.

A screening committee will evaluate applicants, taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview.

 

INTERVIEW TRAVEL COSTS MUST BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT.

 

If additional positions become available in this classification, applications received in response to this posting may be considered for those additional positions for up to 90 days after final board approval.

Candidates selected for employment with SWCCD must be fingerprinted by an electronic fingerprinting service (i.e. LiveScan) within 10 days of employment; provide clearance of tuberculosis (dated within the past 4 years and renewed every four years as a condition of continued employment) within 60 days of employment; provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Successful candidate selected may be assigned to any of the campus sites (Chula Vista, Crown Cove, National City, Otay Mesa, and/or San Ysidro).

 

American with Disabilities (ADA):

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to candidates with verified disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made as soon as practical by calling Human Resources at (619) 482-6395.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SWCCD will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

SWCCD shall not discriminate against any person in employment or in any program affiliated with the SWCCD on the basis of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.


Notice of Availability of the Annual Security Report:

SWCCD is committed to assisting all members of the community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report is available on the SWCPD website.

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security Report, which contains this information, you can stop by the College Police Department or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (619) 482-6390.


Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Plan (DAAPP):

More information about the DAAPP, including the Biennial report and additional resources can be found in the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program website.

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