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Children's Center Teacher

Job no: 525521
Work type: Staff
Location: Humboldt
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Child/Youth Education and Development, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)




Children's Center Teacher

Children's Center - Campus
Job #525521

Close Date: Thursday, April 6, 2023

At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the future.

Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers. Today Humboldt has grown into a comprehensive university with rigorous science and liberal arts programs. Designated a polytechnic in 2022, Cal Poly Humboldt provides hands-on, impactful educational opportunities that lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes for the individual, for the state, and the world.

Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to have nearly 6,000 students of all backgrounds spread across 61 majors, 13 graduate programs, and 4 credential programs - all of whom contribute passion and creativity within their fields and set the stage for a future grounded in equity and sustainability. Hands-on learning, inspired teaching, ground-breaking research, and thought-provoking creative activity happen daily at Humboldt.

Finding a better future is a task for the bold and open, the down-to-earth and visionary. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field.

(Job #525521) Student Services Professional 1B, Children's Center Teacher, Children's Center, Hiring Range: $3,376- $3,714 monthly. Salary Range: $4,066-$5,752 monthly. Appointments are typically made at the beginning of the salary range. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, benefited, non-exempt, 12-month pay plan, permanent position with a one-year probationary period in Children's Center. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 14 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://hraps.humboldt.edu/employee-benefits.

Position Summary:

Cal Poly Humboldt's Children's Center is an accredited, grant-funded and state-funded child development program which provides quality child development services for students, staff and faculty of Cal Poly Humboldt. Staffing includes 11 professional employees and approximately 65 student employees. During the academic year the program serves approximately 100 families, with approximately 60 families being served during the summer months. In support of Cal Poly Humboldt's academic mission and focus, the Children's Center serves as an observation and training facility for students pursuing academic credit and professional credentialing.

The Children's Center teacher is responsible for the successful operation of one toddler or pre-school classroom for children ages 3 months - 5 years and works a full 12 month schedule. This position works collaboratively with other Children's Center staff and is under the direct lead of the Assistant Director and Director of the Children Center. Teachers may be responsible for providing oversight (supervision) to 10 - 15 Student Assistants. This area falls under the administrative leadership of the Executive Director of Auxiliary Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

65% Plan and implement the classroom program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the Children's Center

1. Plan and implement the classroom program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the Children's Center
2. Integrate the philosophy and goals of the program in relation to the developmental stages and cultural diversity of the children enrolled
3. Promote and supervise the healthy emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of each child
4. Plan and prepare learning centers and activities on a daily basis
5. Develop warm, comfortable communication with children
6. Evaluate health of children enrolled on a daily basis
7. Conduct and maintain records of assessments and developmental profiles of children and utilize in planning and conducting daily activities
8. Establish and maintain an environment that is developmentally appropriate and challenging for each child enrolled
9. Ensure the health and safety of children enrolled in the program
10. Serve meals and snacks to children enrolled daily
11. Provide any necessary first aid for children and maintain emergency procedures
12. Work collaboratively with other Preschool Teachers7% Participate in

15% Provide leadership in the initial orientation and ongoing training, supervision and evaluation of Student Assistants and work-study personnel and for student placements from academic departments

1. Provide leadership in the initial orientation and ongoing training, supervision and evaluation of Student Assistants and work-study personnel and for student placements from academic departments
2. Collaborate with other Children's Center Teachers and the Assistant Director in planning and implementing student orientation and ongoing in-service training for students
3. Conduct bi-monthly staff development meetings for student staff
4. Act as a positive role model and guide for students working in the Center
5. Cultivate rapport and teamwork amongst the staff
6. Provide thorough written mid-semester evaluations for each student staff member under direct supervision

10% Facilitate ongoing communication and positive interpersonal relations with parents of children enrolled in the program

1. Plan and conduct parent orientation meetings each semester
2. Conduct parent conferences each semester with parents of children in own group
3. Provide daily communication with parents to share information regarding individual children
4. Respond to parent concerns and questions with understanding and acceptance
5. Provide information, help parents find answers, and make necessary referrals
6. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding the families enrolled in the center
7. Plan and implement parent education activities based on parent's stated interest and needs

5% Participate actively in the ongoing programming and operation of the Children's Center

1. Participate in regular staff meetings, review of Center policies, procedures and ongoing operations
2. Interpret the program and program goals to visitors
3. Participate in events sponsored by the program for fundraising and community service
4. Attend training, conferences and courses to facilitate personal and professional growth
5. During periods of declared state or campus emergencies, state employees can be designated as 'disaster workers' and may be required to report to the campus to deal with the emergency.

5% Other Duties as Assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:

Working knowledge of:

• Title 22 and Title 5 of the California Administrative Code for child care programs
• Principles of individual and group behavior and the basic principles, practices, and major trends in child development
• Methods and problems of organization and program management
• Research and interviewing techniques

Skills:

• Effective writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to:
• Design and implement a care and education program for families and children based on the program philosophy
• Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to diversity issues
• Hire and train staff
• Facilitate group discussions
• Supervise children unaccompanied both indoors and on the playground
• Rapidly acquire a working knowledge of the organization, procedures and activities of Cal Poly Humboldt in general and the specific objectives of Cal Poly Humboldt's Children's Center and its relationship to the total campus operation
• Interpret and apply program rules and regulations; gather and analyze data; reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations
• Present clear and concise information orally and in written reports
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, students and staff from diverse backgrounds, as well as with CSU administrators, student organizations and other private and public agencies

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience

• Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of one year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level. Equivalent amounts of graduate level job-related education may be substituted for the required experience.

Education

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in Child Development, or a job-related field.
• Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred qualifications include:

• California Children's Center Permit, Teacher level
• Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification
• Good health and clear of active TB
• Two years' experience as a teacher of children 0-6 years
• Two years' experience supervising, training and evaluating adult staff
• California Children's Center Permit, Site Supervisor level
• Knowledge of and experience with Programs for Infant / Toddler Caregivers model for infant / toddler programming and emergent play based preschool curriculum
• Experience working in a campus-based program
• Experience with California Department of Education Desired Results child assessment system and NAEYC accreditation process

Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the Apply Now button:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for at least three professional references

Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials is 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2023.

Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt's Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.

Cal Poly Humboldt sits on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in what is currently called Arcata, CA. The Wiyot people call the area Goudi'ni (over in the woods). Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to hr@campus.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. This position may be considered a 'Campus Security Authority', pursuant to the Clery Act, and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1107 a condition of employment.

CAL POLY HUMBOLDT IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) is required for employment. Cal Poly Humboldt will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Failure to satisfactorily complete or adverse findings from a background check may affect the employment status of candidates or continued employment of current CSU employees who are being considered for the position.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state. Additional information about Cal Poly Humboldt can be found at www.humboldt.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.

Class Code: 3079
Publication Date: March 16, 2023


Advertised: 16 Mar 2023 Pacific Daylight Time
Application Closes: 06 Apr 2023 Pacific Daylight Time

To apply, visit https://careers.humboldt.edu/hm/en-us/job/525521/childrens-center-teacher







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