This position is Sign-On Bonus eligible.
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Teacher II responsible for working with groups of children in a classroom setting providing nurturing care, creative age-appropriate curriculum and information and support to families.
Accountabilities include communicating positively with parents on a regular, planned basis as well as on an informal daily basis, conducting parent conferences annually or as requested by supervisor or parent, and assisting in organizing and attending parent functions.
QUALIFICATIONS: All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
Education: Minimum: 24 Units of Early Childhood Education (ECE), with at least 3 in Infant/Toddler care if the position is with infants or toddlers, and 2 years of teaching experience; OR 24 ECE units, with at least 3 in Infant/Toddler care if the position is with infants or toddlers, plus an additional 16 ECE or General ED units, and 1 year teaching experience; OR A Child Development Teacher Permit, with at least 3 ECE units in Infant/Toddler care if the position is with infants or toddlers.
Preferred: AA degree in ECE with at least three units in Infant/Toddler cares if the position is with infants or toddlers and Resources for Infant Educator (RIE 1) or Reggio Emilia training.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Preferred: Child Development Permit, Pediatric CPR & First Aid.
Technical Requirements: Minimum: Familiarity with Microsoft Suite and basic email functions.
Years of Related Work Experience: Minimum: See above.
Preferred: 2 years with applicable age group including Lab School experience.
Pay Range Details: Teacher I ( $21.84- 31.60) requires: * 12 ECE units, at least 3 in Infant/Toddler care if the position is with infants or toddlers, and 6 months of teaching experience; OR A Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, with at least 3 ECE units in Infant/Toddler care if the position is with infants or toddlers.
* 1 year teaching experience with applicable age group.
Teacher II ($23.62- 34.83) requires: * 24 Units of Early Childhood Education (ECE), with at least 3 in Infant/Toddler care and 2 years of teaching experience; OR 24 ECE units, with at least 3 in Infant/Toddler care plus an additional 16 ECE or General ED units, and 1 year teaching experience; OR A Child Development Teacher Permit, with at least 3 ECE units in Infant/Toddler care.
* 24 Units of Early Childhood Education (ECE), with at least 3 in Infant/Toddler care and 2 years of teaching experience; OR 24 ECE units, with at least 3 in Infant/Toddler care plus an additional 16 ECE or General ED units, and 1 year teaching experience; OR A Child Development Teacher Permit, with at least 3 ECE units in Infant/Toddler care.
Teacher III ($26.57- 40.34) requires: * BA in Child Development or related field (Psychology or Education) with at least 3 units in Infant/Toddler care if the position is with infants or toddlers.
* Two (2) years with applicable age group including Lab School experience or four (4) years with applicable age group without Lab School experience.