Lead Teacher

About the Department

Copy of college transcript is required and must be attached. A State of California Child Development Permit at Associate Teacher level or higher (or proof of application) is also required. 

Applications submitted without the required documents will be considered incomplete. Please be sure to scan and attached the required documents to your on-line application

The City of La Habra is recruiting for the Lead Teacher position in the Child Development Division of the Community Services department. The Lead Teacher is a supervisory position and requires at least a Site Supervisor Permit (issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing). The Lead Teacher will act for the Site Director in site coordination and supervisory duties at one program site.  This position is under Federal and State rules and grant funds for the Child Development Division center-based sites and may be of a limited term.

ABOUT THE CITY:

City of La Habra is located at Orange County's northernmost corner. La Habra today is 7.3 square miles, with a population of nearly 62,000. A quiet bedroom community, it is conveniently located within an hour's drive of many beaches, mountains, and desert recreation areas. The City is known for the Tamale Festival, Corn Festival, Citrus Fair, the Children’s Museum, and Depot Theatre. For more information, visit the City of La Habra website at www.lahabraca.gov. 

We believe that each child should receive individual attention, encouragement, support, and guidance. A variety of experiences is provided to support the child's fullest potential. This program is strongly committed to the community and provides part-day and full-day subsidized child care. This involvement has been at the core of the development of many social service programs offered through this agency. We strive to serve all children and constantly seek ways to accommodate the unique needs of children with disabilities. 

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under direction, to supervise a childcare site, assist the Child Development Division in planning programs and activities; and to supervise and evaluate the staff.

Position Duties

(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class.)

• Obtain and maintain all certifications for the childcare site as required by educational requirements as established by state and federal guidelines.
• Complete required forms, records and reports for the program and childcare site. 
• Review and implement lesson plans, assessments, and child outcomes with teachers. 
• Act as a classroom teacher for a portion of the day.
• Supervise, plan, and implement staffing schedules and professional growth, while maintaining an appropriate Teacher/Child ratio, which may include filling in for teachers. 
• Oversee the development and implementation of parent participation programs.
• Coordinate and attend program community events outside of the typical workday schedule
• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifying Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

1. The California State Preschool Program (CSPP), Transitional Kindergarten, General Childcare (CCTR), Before and After School-Age programs 
2. Title V, Title 22, Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) and Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS). 
3. Appropriate child growth and development techniques and theories as related to all developmental areas, including language and literacy, number and math concepts, physical development, cognitive awareness and socialization. 
4. High/Scope, STEM or Creative Curriculum methodology. 
5. Supervisory techniques.

ABILITY TO: 

1. Develop ongoing staff training and coaching.
2. Effectively communicate with children, parents, staff and the community. 
3. Observe and recognize behaviors or conditions in children that may indicate special attention and/or referral. 
4. Plan a Preschool or School Age program to include the components of meal preparation, child education, staff training, and parent education. 
5. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. 
6. Complete all necessary forms as required.

Other Qualifications

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

Any combination of training and experience which demonstrates attainment of the required knowledge and ability to perform the required work (with reasonable accommodations, if needed), typically:

Experience or combination of experience and education, providing the qualifying knowledge, skills and abilities. 

 Position requires an Associate’s Degree or higher with 24 units of Early Childhood Education, plus 3 units of supervised field experience in Early Childhood Education or a Child Development Site Supervisor Permit. 

Bilingual (English/Spanish) and Bachelor’s Degree is highly desired.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certification is required (30 days after employment).   Must pass California Community Care Licensing fingerprint clearance to work with children.  

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Successful Completion of a criminal history background check. 
• Obtain and maintain all certifications and educational requirements as established by state and federal guidelines. Including:  
  1. CPR/First Aid certificate for infants and children. 
  2. Food Handlers card. 
  3. Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certification is required (30 days after employment).  
  4. Must pass California Community Care Licensing fingerprint clearance to work with children. 
  5. Bloodborne Pathogens and HIV Training. 
• Provide copies of all mandated certifications and official transcripts with the employment application.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting children or heavy items (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking.  Must be able to work safely in an environment containing biological conditions which may be unhealthful or hazardous (such as bodily fluids and waste, germs, childhood diseases).  Standing for extended periods of time.  Reaching overhead above shoulders and horizontally.  Hearing and speaking to exchange information.  Seeing to monitor student activities and behavior.  Must be able to assist with emergency evacuations and exit strategies, including, but not limited to, lifting and carrying children while moving quickly.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; visually inspect work in progress, have sufficient eyesight to read programs, hard copy reports, and computer images, and sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements including typing.

HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction at normal conversational levels in person and over the telephone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is typically performed at indoor and outdoor program sites in seasonal weather conditions. Work may require exposure to noise, dust and dirt. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, and moderately loud when in the field/classroom.

• Classroom and outdoor environment
• Outdoor play area with climbing structures, sand, and riding toys
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold
• Noisy at times

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all La Habra City employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.

The City of La Habra is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status or disability.