Job Opportunity: Teacher for Child Development Division

The City of La Habra is conducting a recruitment for part-time and/or substitute positions of Teacher for the Child Development Division, School-Age and Pre-School Programs. The teaching positions, depending on assignment, may be working with school age or preschool age children for up to 8 hours/day, any day of the week, not to exceed 20 hours per week. These positions are authorized under State rules and funds, are grant-funded for specific programs, and may be of limited-term (subject to continuation of grant).

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, mountain, and desert recreation areas. The City is known for the Tamale Festival, Corn Festival, Citrus Fair, the Children's Museum, and Depot Theatre.

About the Division: We believe that each child should receive individual attention, encouragement, support and guidance. A variety of experiences for the development of the child's fullest potential are provided. This program has a strong commitment to the community. This involvement has been at the core of the development of many social service programs offered through this agency. Two sessions are offered for 3 1/2 hours each. Some full-day spaces are available for families who meet eligibility requirements. We strive to serve all children and constantly seek ways to accommodate the unique needs of children with disabilities.

About the Position: A staff person who instructs children in activities designed to promote social/emotional, physical health and safety, and cognitive growth. Under the direction of the Lead Teacher and/or Program Specialist, to prepare and teach lessons to school age or preschool age children; assist the Lead Teacher and/or Program Specialists in planning programs and activities; and oversee assistants and volunteers in the classroom.

Examples of Duties:

• Plans and implements lesson plans for school age or preschool-age children.
• Oversees classroom and playground activities.
• Teaches, supervises, and instructs children.
• Oversees staff and volunteers.
• Plans and implements parent involvement activities.
• Performs related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications:

• Knowledge of child-development psychology and behavior theories and related conceptual learning and emotional stages.
• Knowledge of physical development stages in the areas of small and large muscle coordination and nutritional requirements of age groups.
• Knowledge of art, crafts, music, science, and concepts such as color, geometric shapes for teaching on school age level.
• Knowledge of supervisory techniques.
• Skill and Abilities to communicate effectively with children and their parents in teaching, informing, and interacting situations.
• Skill and Abilities to plan a meal program that meets nutritional requirements of pupils.
• Skill and Abilities to observe and recognize behaviors or conditions in children that may indicate special attention or referral.
• Skill and Abilities to demonstrate art, crafts, music, and physical activities at the level of the pupil.
• Skill and Abilities to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and possess excellent customer service skills.

Education/Experience Requirements: Option 1: Applicants must hold a Child Development Teacher Permit or higher. OR Option 2: Applicants applying for a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit must have 50 days of experience working with children (minimum of 3 hours per day and within a period of 4 years), plus 12 Child Development Core Units and be able to apply within 30 days of employment. Must be continuously enrolled in school until obtaining the Child Development Teacher Permit. OR Option 3: Applicants applying for a Child Development Teacher Permit must have 175 days of experience working with children (minimum of 3 hours per day and within a period of 4 years), plus 24 Child Development Core Units and 16 general education units be able to apply within 30 days of employment. OR Option 4: AA or higher ECE/CD or related field with 3 units of supervised field experience in ECE/CD setting. Preference may be given to bilingual (Spanish/English) applicants.

Physical and Mental Demands: 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: While performing the duties of this class, an employee performs moderately heavy work; regularly required to sit, stand, talk and hear both in person and by telephone; and use hands to operate, finger, handle or feel a variety of equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, climb, stoop or bend, kneel, push, and pull frequently. Must be able to lift and carry a small child (up to 50 pounds) as needed/in the event of an emergency. Sitting on the floor and getting up and down to assist children in the classroom. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must pass a pre-employment physical including a tuberculosis test and required immunizations (SB792).

Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to work on multiple concurrent tasks with constant interruptions, read and interpret documents and information; use oral communication skills; interact with City staff, elected officials, residents, the general public and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom may be dissatisfied and/or abusive individuals.

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. 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 a disaster.

Interested in Applying? To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a City application online through the Human Resources Department webpage. Completed applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. Applications will be screened and those applicants deemed best qualified will be invited for an oral interview. The final candidate must successfully complete a drug screening, employment history verification, DMV check and will also be fingerprinted. If any accommodation is needed during the interview, please notify the Human Resources Department at least five days in advance of your scheduled appointment so that we may be able to provide a reasonable accommodation.