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Do you see yourself nurturing young minds and hearts? Our Head Start Teachers are valued, respected members of our community. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and dedicate your working hours to society's future, keep reading!
The Community Services Bureau is the largest provider of Early Care and Child Education in Contra Costa County. Annually, we serve over 3,000 children and their families in Head Start, Early Head Start, and Child Development programs. To keep the teacher to child ratio low, we employ over 300 teaching staff in 18 child care centers countywide. Childcare is one of the fastest growing career opportunities nationwide and our need for teachers is increasing rapidly. As an employee of Contra Costa County Community Services, you are offered:
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The highest preschool teacher salaries in the county. |
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Outstanding health, dental and retirement benefits for you and your family. |
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Excellent vacation, sick pay, personal days and holiday time off programs. |
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Continued education, professional growth and mentoring. |
Our largest curriculum is our Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Head Start is a comprehensive program designed to promote the healthy development of young children from low income families. Head Start provides children with daily nutritious meals and many opportunities for social, intellectual, and emotional growth, preparing them for success in school and life.
Early Head Start provides child development services for infants, toddlers and pregnant women. Its principles are based on research proving the importance of the period from birth to age three in a child's healthy growth and development. Contra Costa County Community Services also provides State Preschool and General Child Care programs funded by the California Department of Education. These necessary programs provide child care support to income eligible parents who are working, in job training or seeking employment.
Positions are available now for Site Supervisors, Master Teachers, Teachers and Associate Teachers of children aged 0-5. Also, please read about our Teacher Assistant Training Program, outlined below. It's a great opportunity to get paid for training and school!
Site Supervisor ($35,587 to $43,256)
You love your work as a Site Supervisor in a small capacity ECDC. You know your staff and parents well, and treasure the children trusted to your program. Your attention to detail has earned praise. Your staff trusts your judgment and mentoring. We'd like to hear from you.
Qualifications:
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Minimum 2 years experience as a Teacher in a publicly funded preschool. |
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Site Supervisor Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. |
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Valid California Driver's License. |
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Proven ability to meet standards required by all Sate and Federal Head Start Performance Standards. |
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Outstanding administrative skills.
• Intermediate Level Computer Literacy. |
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High level of expertise in working with sensitive issues in a multicultural environment. |
Master Teacher ($33,335 to $40,519)
Do you enjoy planning curriculum, training staff, and directing preschool education and parent involvement activities? Can you effectively discuss our programs with the general public and other childhood education professionals? We’d like to hear from you.
Qualifications:
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Associate College Degree or higher. |
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Valid Master Teacher Permit. |
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Valid California Driver's License. |
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Minimum of 2 years of full time experience as a preschool teacher, 1 must be in a supervisory position. |
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Proven ability to communicate with multicultural population with dignity and respect. |
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Outstanding planning and administrative abilities. |
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Intermediate Computer Literacy. |
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Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, children and parents. |
Teacher ($31,382 to $38,144)
Watch your class bloom as you build and maintain a nurturing environment promoting family involvement, social, intellectual, linguistic & emotional growth. Sound like you?
Qualifications:
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High School Diploma, G.E.D. equivalency, or High School Proficiency Certificate |
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Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing |
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Valid California Driver's License |
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Outstanding ability to effectively communicate with a diverse, multi-cultural population |
Associate Teacher ($23,294 to $28,314)
Under the mentorship of an experienced teacher, you'll focus on providing a safe and stimulating learning environment for children. Everyday, you'll make a difference!
Qualifications:
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High School Diploma, G.E.D. equivalency, or High School Proficiency Certificate. |
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Child Development Associate Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. |
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Excellent communication skills with children, peers and parents. |
The TAT Position ($7.67 to $8.45 per hour)
Are you interested in gaining hands on experience and earning college credits while getting paid? Has your heart always told you your calling is to work with children 3 months to 5 years old? Please explore this opportunity.
Teacher Assistant Training (TAT) Program Highlights:
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This substitute/on-call position requires no prior child care experience |
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High School Diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or High School Proficiency Certificate required. |
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Community Services Bureau will pay for tuition, parking permit, Student Union fees and books. |
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Participating Colleges: Contra Costa College (CCC), Diablo Valley College (DVC), and Los Medanos College (LMC) |
Contact Personnel Services at (925) 646-5458 for details
To Apply
If you are interested in applying for a position with Contra Costa County, employment applications are available at http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/depart/hr/
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