Human Resources Department
413 North State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482
Ph: (707) 467-3200 Fax: (707) 467-3213

HumanResources@NCOInc.org

Open Position – Substitute (On-Call)
Preschool Sites in Ukiah, Willits, Fort Bragg, Clearlake, Lakeport, Upper Lake

Program: Head Start Child Development Program

Position: Associate Teacher I-II HS PS

Rate of Pay: $16.95 to $18.61 per hour (Depending on Qualifications)

Hours: Varies – On Call

Benefits:

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Health Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan all NCO employees eligible to participate.

Application Closing Date: Accepting Applications (during all business hours)

Continuous Posting

To Apply: A completed NCO Employment Application form is required to

apply. The application form is available at our website:

https://www.ncoinc.org/join-our-team/ or by calling 707.467.3200,

or at the NCO main office, 413 N. State Street in Ukiah.

Education Transcripts for positions that require ECE or CDV

units must be attached with your application to be considered.

Submitting an

Application:

By Email: HumanResources@ncoinc.org

By FAX: 707.467.3213

By mail or hand delivery to: NCO, Inc., Attn: Human Resources

413 N. State St., Ukiah, CA 95482

Applications must be received by NCO by the closing date.

Postmarks are not accepted.

NCO is under no obligation to hire from this solicitation.

North Coast Opportunities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All applicants for Head Start Child Development Program positions

must review the NOTICE on page 6 of the NCO Employment Application

that includes the background screening and health screening requirements

See our Website for full job description details & to print application

HTTPS://WWW.NCOINC.ORG/JOIN-OUR-TEAM/

Equal Opportunity Employer

We invest in people through community action.

North Coast Opportunities, Inc.

413 North State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482
JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: ASSOCIATE TEACHER I-II, HS PRESCHOOL

PROGRAM: HEAD START CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

REPORTS TO: LEAD TEACHER

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: NO

FLSA/IWC STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

WC CODE: 9059

I. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists Lead Teacher in planning and implementing the Head Start (HS) curriculum. Responsible for education

and care of assigned children and communication with their families.

II. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for the health and safety of children enrolled at the site while under our care.

2. Participates in regular reflective supervision sessions and self-assessment to promote ongoing professional

development. **

3. Works directly with children in daily classroom activities which meet the HS Performance Standards and

State of CA Licensing regulations.

4. Assists the Lead Teacher in assessing and planning individual and group learning and play activities for the

children as well as field trips, projects, and hygiene and nutrition programs; performs observations and

developmental assessments, and daily review of the program. **

5. Assists with daily activities and classroom management including working with small groups, holding circle

time, and directing transitions; facilitates and expands upon daily activities, and provides individual

assistance to children.

6. Organizes program materials and environment needed for daily activities.

7. Assists Lead Teacher with orienting and guiding parent volunteers in the classroom. **

8. Fills in for Lead Teacher in his/her absence. **

9. Provides child care during parent and PPC activities. **

10. Assists Lead Teacher with recordkeeping and reporting duties of education component. **

11. Participates in individual conferences and home visits with Lead Teacher as requested. **

12. Participates in the daily cleaning of the classroom including sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming rugs,

and sanitizing bathrooms.

13. Attends scheduled meetings, trainings, and conferences as necessary.

14. Responsible for generating, collecting and documenting In-Kind. **

15. Aligns work behaviors in conformance with NCO’s Mission, Vision and Values.

16. For bilingual employees, performs all job duties utilizing dual language ability as necessary to provide

optimum support and services for clients and HSCDP staff.

17. Work Habits:

• Arrives to work on time and obtains approval from supervisor for changes in work schedule or

absences.

• Maintains a high level of confidentiality in all aspects of work and in alignment with Agency and program

• Treats co-workers and clients with respect.

• Represents NCO and its programs to the community in a positive light.

• Follows the NCO Injury Illness and Prevention Plan, as well as all Agency and program safety

• Is able to stay focused on the job.

• Takes pride in creating a positive, efficient work environment.

• Is able to constructively adapt to change.

• Dresses appropriately for the assigned job duties and responsibilities.

18. Other duties as assigned.

** Does not apply to Substitutes

III. JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Associate Teacher I

1. Must have a minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) core units. (Core courses include

child/human growth & development; child/family/community or child and family relations; and

programs/curriculum.)

AND

2. Must hold and maintain current a California Department of Education Child Development Associate Teacher

Permit or higher, or hold and maintain current a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.

OR

Must be enrolled in and currently attending courses leading to an Associate Teacher Permit or higher or a

CDA Credential, to be completed within 2 years.

OR

Must be enrolled in and attending courses leading to an associate or bachelor’s degree in ECE or a related

field.

3. A minimum of six months early childhood classroom experience is required.

Associate Teacher II

1. Must have 24 ECE units, including 12 core units.

AND

2. Must hold and maintain current a California Department of Education Child Development Associate Teacher

Permit or higher, or hold and maintain current a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.

OR

Must be enrolled in and attending courses leading to an associate or bachelor’s degree in ECE or a related

field.

3. A minimum of one year of early childhood classroom experience is required.

Associate Teacher I and II

1. Must have a working knowledge of the principles and practices of Early Childhood Education; knowledge of

the Head Start Program is preferred.

2. Must be able to contribute to team development of lesson plans and be able to carry them out in an effective

manner.

3. Must be able to take over for the Lead Teacher in the classroom when necessary.

4. Good oral and written English language skills required; must be able to understand and follow oral and

written instructions.

5. Must be able to accurately and legibly maintain records and prepare reports either by hand, or by using a

computer and related software programs.

6. Must be able to work effectively with preschool children, as well as with parents from a variety of socially

and culturally diverse backgrounds.

7. Must be flexible and able to meet the changing needs of the program.

8. Must be at least 18 years of age.

9. Must have a minimum of 15 hours of Child Health and Safety training and maintain a current Infant and

Child CPR First Aid certification or complete these requirements within 3 months of being hired.

10. Ability to work flexible hours in order to work at occasional scheduled weekend or evening activities as

needed.

11. For work-related driving, employee must have: a current, valid California driver’s license; a driving record

that demonstrates the employee is a safe, appropriate driver as verified by a DMV printout; and proof of

personal automobile insurance; or reliable transportation with proof of automobile insurance.

12. Employment is contingent on completion of a pre-employment health screening, and meeting TB test and
regulatory immunization and vaccination requirements related to work in a Head Start Program and a

licensed child care facility..
13. Must complete a Criminal Record Clearance prior to employment to confirm eligibility to work in a licensed

child care facility.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, listen, and
communicate clearly.

2. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, use manual and
automatic office equipment, and reach with hands and arms.

3. The employee is frequently required to stand; bend; reach down and stretch overhead; walk; climb or
balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

4. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds unassisted and may occasionally
move and lift heavier materials with assistance using ergonomic guidelines.

5. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

6. The ability to travel during the day and/or night, sometimes long distance – possession of a valid
California Driver’s License and access to an insured vehicle is required.

7. Interaction and contact with outside agencies, vendors, funders, volunteers, donors and contributors is
an occasional aspect of this job.

8. The employee will regularly use computers, printers, telephones and other similar electronic office
equipment.

9. The employee may occasionally use kitchen equipment and implements that can be heavy, hot or
sharp; as well regularly use cleaning and sanitizing products.

10. The environment at the assigned sites can be noisy and includes the comings and goings of small
children and their families.

Note: This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the core essential

functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and

tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be

evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a

disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or California FEHA. Reasonable accommodation

for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.