Children and Family Services: Floater Teacher

Title: Floater Teacher Reports To: Center Director Department: Children & Family Services Location: Oakland, CA or Concord, CA Schedule: Monday through Friday Travel: Local, including field trips, occasional home visits and required training sessions Salary: $22.
59 per hour plus 3% annual increases Employee Status: Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt Union: SEIU 1021 Supervises: N/A Benefits: Three weeks of paid vacation a year, 10 sick days, 14 holidays, medical and dental benefits on the first of the month following 30-days of employment, life insurance policy at no cost to employee (with the option of increasing policy amount), flexible spending account for medical and dependent care costs, commuter benefits, 403(b) with employer match, and other benefits.
We foster a joyful workplace and offer opportunities for professional development and growth.
Agency Summary The Unity Council is a non-profit Social Equity Development Corporation with a 58-year history in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland.
Our mission is to promote social equity and improve quality of life by building vibrant communities where everyone can work, learn, and thrive.
Our programs aim to provide the community with the tools, knowledge, and resources to transform their lives and ultimately achieve their long-term educational, career, and financial goals.
These holistic programs and services reach more than 11,000 individuals and families annually in five languages.
Programs include: early childhood education, youth mentorship and leadership development, employment services, career readiness training, housing and financial stability, senior citizen services, affordable housing and neighborhood development, and arts and cultural events.
Our work expands beyond the Fruitvale district and now reaches across Oakland and into Concord.
The Unity Council employs a diverse workforce of more than 250 people who reflect the linguistic, cultural, and ethnic identity of the communities we serve.
Program Summary The Children and Family Services programs include Head Start, Early Head Start, State Pre-Kindergarten, Home Based Services, and Developmental Play Groups.
Over 900 children birth through kindergarten entry and 32 expectant parents and their families receive child development and comprehensive family services through the Unity Council.
The programs are diverse, multilingual, developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and individualized for each child and family services are provided in four centers and two home-based programs throughout Oakland and Monument Corridor neighborhood in Concord, CA.
Position Summary Under the guidance of the Center Director, the Floater Teacher provides quality care giving for preschool aged children and/or infants and toddlers in a safe and supervised early care and education setting.
Promotes the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children enrolled in the program.
Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Provides breaks for teachers in the classroom as scheduled by the Center Director; Substitutes as a teacher in the classroom as needed, including supporting during teacher prep time; Fills in as a classroom teacher as needed for extended absences, including completion of paperwork assigned to teachers; Assists in implementing daily activities that are focused on the child’s interests and needs; Maintains effective and professional relationships with enrolled families; Assists in utilizing classroom materials and routines to promote an environment conductive to appropriate levels of development, interests, and specific needs of the children; Assists in maintaining a safe and healthy classroom environment in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, Title 5, and Title 22 Regulations; Attend regular staff meetings as scheduled by Center Director and Management; Complete a minimum of 21 hours of Professional Development annually, including college courses towards a Teacher Permit as determined by the Professional Development Coordinator; Support daily sanitizing and laundry at the site following health and safety protocols; Perform additional duties as assigned by Center Director and Management.
Qualifications Ability to work harmoniously in a multi-cultural team; A caring, compassionate approach to working with children and families as well as maintaining an open, friendly and cooperative relationship with each child’s family; Bilingual Spanish/English or Asian Language/English preferred; Awareness of safe lifting techniques for lifting children, supplies and furnishings and commitment to using preventive health measures in the classroom to prevent the spread of disease.
Requirements Associate Teacher Permit preferred or Assistant Teacher permit and currently enrolled in coursework leading up to an Associate Teacher Permit; 6-12 units in ECE, including core courses (Child, Family and Community, Child Growth and Development, and Curriculum); 6 Infant/Toddler units preferred; or willingness to obtain 6 Infant/Toddler units within first year of hire.
Physical Requirements Must be able climb stairs, reach, bend, lift 20-30 pounds, crawl, kneel, stoop, twist, grasp with hands and fingers materials, use arms and legs, able to walk, climb ladders if applicable.
Pre-Employment Requirements Physical exam TB test Background/fingerprint clearance MMR and Tdap vaccinations, CPR Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training Must provide proof of vaccination for Covid-19 This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities or requirements for the position.
This position may change or assume additional duties at any time.
Please submit your cover letter, resume, and transcripts.
The Unity Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.