Preschool Teacher #69-26

THE VACANCY:
This recruitment is open and promotional, meaning all are welcome to apply and current employees in permanent positions are eligible to receive seniority credit and promotional placement once passing all exams.

There is currently one vacancy located at PomonaPreschool (working8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 10 months per year).

NOTE:The ability tospeak Spanishmay be required at some locations. A bilingual proficiency exam is part of the examination process for those candidates who selected an interest in testing for this particular skill. A 2.5% bilingual stipend would be added to the base pay at time of hire.

Special Requirement: California Health and Safety Code Section 1596.7995, requires that no person shall be employed at a preschool if they have not been immunized against influenza (flu), pertussis (whooping cough) and measles. Persons may be employed conditionally, for a maximum of 30 days, if they need time toobtain/provide their immunization records and they submit a written statement attesting they have been immunized. Otherwise, they must be immunized (or meet the exemption requirements) before commencing employment.

Please apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nmusd.

BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Administrative Director II, Early Education or designee and/or Principal, plan, organize and implement approved appropriate curriculum for the development of children enrolled in the District Preschool program; provide supervision, care and learning activities to preschool-age children in a classroom environment; develop and implement a variety of lesson plans, instructional materials and activities to develop and enhance mental, physical, academic, social, behavioral, motor, pre-readiness and language skills and development among assigned children; train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by 24 units of college-level course work in early childhood education including a valid Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the State Teacher Credentialing Program or Child Development Site Supervisors Permit and one year experience working with preschool-age children in an organized setting.

NOTE:24 semester units of Early Childhood Education or Child Developmentare required. Transcripts must be included with application. Please make sure to attach transcripts to your application or they can be faxed to (714) 424-5038. If faxing, be sure to include a cover page that indicates your name, position title applying for and posting number.Regardless of method, transcripts must be received before posting closes.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid CPR/First Aid certificate.
Valid California class C driver's license.

Exam Weight:
Supplemental Questions:Qualifying
Permits/Credential:Qualifying
Qualifications Appraisal Interview:100%

The supplemental questions to the application will be reviewed and rated for certification. These questions are required at the time of application and are qualifying.

An eligibility list will be established for successful candidates which will be used to fill open positions during the life of the list.
Examinations and interviewing for creating the eligible listwill likely be done virtually using different online/internet platforms that require video recording or conferencing capabilities, as well as access to a computer with an internet connection and basic Microsoft Office Suite Software.
The date of the qualifications appraisal interview (oral exam) has been tentatively scheduled for the week of May 25th. You will be notified via email, as indicated on your application, regarding your eligibility to participate in the examination phase of this recruitment.

Applications will be reviewed for minimum requirements. However, Newport-Mesa Unified School District reserves the right to hold a competitive screening based on the number of applications and the needs of the District.

If you elect to have Newport-Mesa Unified School District (hereafter, 'District') contact you via email regarding your application and the hiring process, please be aware that the District is not responsible for any contacts you may have blocked on your email service. Unclaimed emails to applicants are not the responsibility of the District. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the @nmusd.us and @governmentjobs.com domains to your safe senders list.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Plan, organize and implement approved curriculum for the development of children enrolled in the District preschool program; develop goals and objectives consistent with student needs.

Provide supervision, care and learning activities to preschool-age children in a classroom environment in accordance with established guidelines, standards and requirements; monitor, assess and adjust learning activities in response to the progress, needs and interests of children; maintain child observation records according to established guidelines.

Oversee student practices and assignments in various subjects; provide individualized and small group instruction and tutoring to assure learning activities adapt with the needs of individual students; lead, monitor and interact with students in recreational, physical education, playground and other outdoor activities.

Develop curriculum and implement lesson plans in accordance with established policies; set up and prepare materials to promote student learning; prepare and set up the classroom for daily lessons and child care activities.

Administer individual student assessments according to District requirements; participate in program evaluation through analysis of student assessment, individual classroom environment assessment and parent survey results.

Provide training and work direction to assistants and volunteers; participate in evaluations as requested.

Greet, assist and confer with children, parents, guardians and others during child pick-ups and drop offs; encourage parent involvement in child learning activities; provide information concerning individual student progress; confer with parents concerning child progress and behavior as appropriate; conduct parent conferences as assigned.

Prepare and maintain various records, reports and files related to children, assessment, progress, lesson plans and assigned activities; take and record attendance.

Establish and maintain an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays; maintain and update bulletin boards as required.

Oversee and participate in the distribution of food items to children as assigned; encourage healthy eating habits among and etiquette among children.

Maintain a clean, safe, attractive and positive learning environment; provide an appropriate climate which assists children in making a satisfactory transition from home to preschool and reinforces positive attitudes and social skills.

Provide for and assure the safety and well-being of children during learning, outdoor and child care activities; observe and control child behavior in accordance with established policies and procedures; resolve student discipline issues and refer major discipline problems to appropriate authority.

Monitor the health of preschool students and administer basic first aid, perform other health and safety related functions; notify appropriate personnel of health related issues as necessary.

Attend meetings and participate in training workshops, conferences, courses and a variety of professional growth activities as required; provide parent education concerning child development.

Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment such as copiers, laminators, paper cutters, projector, a computer and assigned software.

OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Concepts of child growth, development and behavior characteristics of preschool-age children.
Early childhood curriculum areas and appropriate methods for implementation and assessment.
Child guidance principles and practices.
Instructional methods, techniques and strategies related to early childhood education.
Applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.
State early childhood center licensing rules, requirements and regulations including Title 1 and 22.
Methods of observing, evaluating and recording child behavior.
Safe practices in classroom activities.
Classroom procedures and appropriate child conduct.
Usage of age appropriate technology equipment and software programs.
Basic subjects taught in schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
Requirements of maintaining a children's center in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of assigned children.
Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Oral and written communications skills.
Applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.
State early childhood center licensing rules and regulations.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Principles and practices of training and providing work direction to others.
Operation of a variety of office, classroom and playground equipment.
Health and safety regulations.
Basic first aid and CPR procedures.

ABILITY TO:
Plan, organize and implement approved curriculum for the development of children enrolled in a District Preschool program.
Provide supervision, care and learning activities to preschool-age children in a classroom environment.
Develop daily lesson plans in accordance with established policies.
Monitor, assess and adjust learning activities in response to child progress, needs and interests.
Assist individual and small groups of children with classroom projects and assignments.
Maintain a clean, safe, attractive and positive learning environment.
Communicate effectively with children and adults both orally and in writing.
Monitor and control child behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
Observe and evaluate student learning.
Demonstrate patience, respect and understanding of others.
Plan and organize work.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Demonstrate cross-cultural sensitivity and respect.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Observe health and safety regulations
Train and provide work direction to others
Operate a variety of office, classroom and playground equipment including a computer and assigned software.
Work independently with little direction.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Classroom and playground environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations.
Seeing to read a variety of materials and observe children.
Standing or walking for extended periods of time.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist children.
Lifting and carrying moderately heavy objects or children.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally to reach supplies.


Ewing Consulting, Inc.August 2016