Head Teacher Float (Sonoma Area)

• 5 Years of experience in ECE Programs Required
• 24 ECE units
• 6 units in Infant/Toddler development plus General Education units
• CTC Teacher Permit Required
• AA Degree or Higher
• 60 College Units
• Must be eligible for Site Supervisor Permit
• Solid working knowledge of Community Care Licensing requirements, California Department of Education requirements and of Industry "Best Practices".
• Obtain and able to maintain the certification of Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR as required by California State Licensing.

• Proficient in written and spoken Spanish language skills desired, but not required.

• Adheres to all NBCC policies and procedures as mandated by Executive, Program, and/or Educational Resource Director.
• In cooperation with the teaching team, maintain general housekeeping tasks (to provide and orderly, professional environment and atmosphere).
• Engage in regular self-assessment/goal setting and participate in timely evaluation of job performance with the Site Supervisor and/or Area Director.
• In collaboration with the Site Supervisor, conduct staff evaluations for direct reports.
• In cooperation with the Site Supervisor and staff, obtain appropriate substitutes when ill, for vacation, and any other time off site for any reason.
• Verify payroll, sick and vacation time for direct reports.
• Attend all scheduled NBCC Staff Development Days, staff, and planning meetings with Site Supervisor and/or Area Director, and any other NBCC events deemed appropriate or mandated.
• Attends all parent education and celebratory events.
• Demonstrate professional demeanor at all times.
• Support the teaching team in implementing specific child behavior plans, intervention, and resource referrals accordingly.
• Give warmth and positive attention to each and every child in the classroom.
• Recognize and consider each child in relationship to cultural and / ethnic background, as well as respond to each unique individual child with dignity and respect. Foster positive self-esteem through respectful interactions with children and staff.

• Plan and implement a variety of diverse, age-appropriate activities consistent with the philosophies of NBCC and Industry "Best Practices". All activities and environmental set-up must meet the children's individual developmental needs in their entirety (including social-emotional, cognitive, fine motor, gross motor, and physical development.
• Implement curriculum and activities that support the objectives of NBCC's Culture of Health .
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and inviting arrangement in all classrooms (including outside play areas) which complies with NBCC's best practices for classroom environments.
• Maintain required supervision of children at all times (inside and outside) in accordance with California State Licensing regulations ratio standards.
• Conduct ongoing Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) assessments on children in cooperation with the teaching team.
• Utilize the Environmental Rating Scales (ECERS) and DRDP's to plan and implement curriculum.
• Maintain and update classroom documents: posted classroom lesson plans, daily schedules, daily meal counts, monthly menus, classroom rosters, monthly child sign in/out sheets and ouch reports.
• Report all staff and child illness and absences daily to Site Supervisor in accordance to CDE and CDC requirements.
• Report to the Site Supervisor, in writing, all injuries incurred by children or staff.
• In cooperation with the Program Director, Educational Resource Director, or Site Supervisor, coordinate all program activities - Parent Orientations, Parent Conferences, and Parent Advisory Committees.
• Develop meaningful relationships with parents through facilitation of open, responsive communication on a continual basis.
• Promptly direct any relevant feedback (positive or negative issues) to the Site Supervisor in a verbal or written form.
• Under the direction of the Site Supervisor, implement child behavior intervention.
• In cooperation with the Site Supervisor, conduct ongoing written assessments of children and participate in semi-annual parent/teacher conferences as required by CDE.
• Produce a weekly/monthly newsletter informing parents of classroom activities, fieldtrips , or center related business.
• Will work outdoors and indoors
• Will use computers, tablets, cell phone (if provided), and other office equipment
• Will work alone and with other peers and supervisors

• Employee Rights (see Employee Handbook).
• Health screening as required in section 101216(g)
• Tuberculosis test & document as specified in section 101216(g).
• Criminal Record Clearance and/or criminal records exemption (DOJ, CACI & FBI).
• Valid Driver's License (if transporting children).
• Child Abuse Managed Reporter Training (online).
• Employee Rights ( Lic 9052).
• Proof of Immunizations for MMR, Tdap & Flu.
• Current CPR & First Aid

• Child Care Center Orientation Records Keeping.
• Preventative Health Practices.
• Annual Employee Performance Evaluations.
• ADP - Processing and Approving timecards & Time Off.
• Employee Desk File Management and Documentation.

• Health clearance by a physician.
• Ability to fulfill physical requirements of the job including lifting up to 50 pounds, range of movement including squatting, bending, reaching, standing, and sitting.
• Proof of current Immunizations (Measles, Pertussis, Influenza).
• T.B. clearance within the past year.

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