Teacher II

LARPD is looking for a positive and creative Teacher II to support one of our youth services sites. If you love working with children and utilizing your creativity, then look no further! (Must be able to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.)

Salary Range $24.87-$30.22

SUMMARY

Under immediate direction, plans and implements curriculum and instructional activities for Youth Services programs; continuously supervises and monitors children to ensure their safety and well-being; and performs related work as required. This role must be able to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from higher-level supervisory staff and direction from lead staff. Exercises direction over lower-level staff and volunteers.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This classification is responsible for planning and implementing curriculum and instructional activities for Youth Services programs and ensuring a safe environment for participants. Incumbents in this classification rely on experience and judgment to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the assigned program area. Incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver services. This classification is distinguished from the Teacher position in that the latter has more experience in the classroom, along with additional required ECE units.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Plans, maintains, and implements a diverse range of curriculum activities, lesson plans, and positive child development strategies for Youth Services to ensure a positive and safe learning environment.

Leads and coordinates the work of lower-level staff and volunteers.

Prepares and serves snacks based on established guidelines; performs clean-up and food storage duties. Assists with child assessments and environmental rating scales.

Provides resource information to participants; receives and responds to questions, concerns, and complaints from parents, public, and school personnel; determines issues and resolves or refers to higher-level staff as appropriate. Opens, secures, and cleans program areas before and after program use; prepares program areas for scheduled activities and events.

Monitors equipment and facilities for cleanliness and safety; reports and recommends maintenance and repair as needed.

Assists with monitoring inventory and supplies.

Performs administrative tasks, such as attending and scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining records. Assists with staff training; participates in required training sessions, including safety drills and other emergency procedures; performs all work in a safe manner in accordance with policies and procedures.

May participate in parent meetings, public relations, outreach, and community education activities. Assists with District special events as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate’s degree in early childhood education or 24 units in Early Childhood Education AND Two-years relevant experience working in a childcare

Principles and practices of curriculum planning and development.

Instructional methods and techniques. Principles and practices of child development. General early education subject matter areas.

Safety practices and equipment related to the work

Rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Principles and practices of customer service, techniques for providing a high level of customer service. Principles and practices of recordkeeping.

Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Modern office practices, methods, computer equipment, and applications related to the work.

Ability To:

Plan, organize, and implement early childhood curriculum and age-appropriate activities. Provide effective leadership in a classroom and childcare setting.

Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction.

Monitor and enforce relevant laws, rules, regulations,…