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VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources

665 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592

Title: Child DevelopmentTeacher

Reports To: Director of Categorical Programs/ELL or Designee

Department: Special Projects

Work Year: 220 Days per year (General Child Care)

179 Days (State Preschool Program)

Classification: Certificated

Salary: See Child Development Program Salary Schedule

Date Approved: January 2007

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Under the supervision of the Director of Categorical Programs/ELL or their designee, the Child Development Teacher will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing instructional, social, and physical programs for children enrolled in the General Child Care and State Preschool Programs

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Take responsibility for planning the instructional program in collaboration with the Head Teacher, Teachers, Teacher Assistant, and support staff.
Create lesson plans and instructional materials that align with the interests, cognitive abilities, and developmental stage of the children.
Supervise the work of the teacher assistants and other instructional aides.
Participate in parent involvement by recruiting, and planning for parent volunteers and parent meeting activities.
Participate in scheduled parent conferences and home visits when needed.
Maintain appropriate and required records and prepare reports related to attendance, assessment, lesson plans, parent conferences, meal counts, injuries, and other required data.
Interact with parents regarding positive behaviors, concerns, questions and special needs of each child.
Be able to serve in the capacity of Head Teacher in case of special necessity.
Understand the principles of selecting materials and equipment that support the planned educational program. Plan for the best possible use of materials and equipment in the instructional program.
Ensure a safe and orderly physical environment, understanding and addressing the evolving needs of the children, and providing experiences to promote the optimal development of their abilities, skills, and interests.
Cooperate with the staffing needs of the center which are scheduled for the purpose of providing a smoothly operating and effective program for children that complies with Program, District and State Guidelines.
Accept constructive suggestions and evaluations conducive to professional growth. Contribute constructive and objective suggestions to improve the program as a whole.
Attend and contribute to staff meetings and collaborate professionally and constructively with other staff members in the interest of the center's program.
Perform any other assigned related duty necessary for program operation, quality and compliance.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

High School graduation or equivalent.
Valid California Child Development Teacher Permit.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Have adequate knowledge in order to enforce the general center and school operations, state regulations and guidelines.

ABILITY TO:

Grow professionally through books, periodicals, professional organizations, meetings, and study.
Cooperate iT1 assessing the physical needs of the center and provided a safe, attractive physical environment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Classroom and school setting

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Frequency Key; None (1) Occasional - up to 25% of shift (2); Intermittently - up to 50% of shift (3); Frequently — up to 75% of shift (4)

Bend: 4

Lift/carry: (0-10 lbs) 4

Twist: 4

Lift/carry: (11-25 lbs) 4

Squat: 3

Lift/carry: (26-40 lbs) 3

Kneel: 3

Lift/carry: (41-100 lbs) 2

Climb: 3

Stand: 4

Reach above shoulder: 4

Walk: 4

Grip/Grasp 4

Sit: 2

Extend/Flex Neck: 4

Drive: 1

Use Right Hand: 4

Perform Repetitive Hand Motions: 2

Use Left Hand: 4

Keyboarding/Mouse Work: 2

Ability to See: 4

Ability to Hear: 4

VCUSD prioritizes the quality of work and ensures that employment procedures are not discriminatory based on any factor as outlined under federal or state laws.

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