Head Start Instructor Continuous
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The Position
The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity inclusion and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the citys historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture community and individualism of employees.
Why join the City of Oakland Human Services DepartmentSituated at the heart of the Bay Area the City of Oakland is a vibrant diverse and exciting place to work. It is easily accessible at the forefront of Race and Equity work and a fullservice organization with many innovative community services.
Are you searching for a fulfilling career that allows you to make a difference and have a positive impact on the local community Look no further! The City of Oaklands Human Services Department Head Start Division is seeking highly skilled individuals to join our team as Head Start Instructors. Come join a dynamic team of enthusiastic professionals dedicated to providing important services to a community with a rich history. Youll work with great colleagues in the Head Start Division who are fiercely passionate about public service and community.
As a Head Start Instructor you will be responsible for the full range of instructional duties associated with teaching the children enrolled in the Head Start Program/State Preschool Program. You will work collaboratively with other teachers family members and staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.
We are looking for someone who:- Is a passionate educator who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of Oakland children and families
- Likes to plan developmentally ageappropriate activities for children
- Is a strong relationship builder with good communication skills. You will have the opportunity to interact in a culturally diverse workplace with infants toddlers parents and community members.
- Has a genuine interest in learning and developing their career. Within Head Start there are opportunities to grow professionally.
What you will typically be responsible for:- Instructing children in infant/toddler education concepts.
- Organizing and setting up developmentally appropriate education and play materials for the classroom and/or the home.
- Conducting fire disaster and safety drills in the classroom; inspecting facility for safety standards and maintenance needs.
- Assisting in planning organizing and scheduling daily activities at the center classroom or in the home.
- Conducting developmental screenings ongoing child observations developmental assessments and devising Individual Development Plans (IDP) on all children enrolled in the program; assisting in developing Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) for special needs children.
- Maintaining a clean and organized indoor and outdoor environment including the food service area.
- Making initial and final home visits; making additional/ongoing home visits as needed.
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Working for the City of Oakland
A few reasons you might love this job:- You will be a part of a dynamic Head Start team.
- Your work will have a direct impact on providing important services to a community with a rich and dynamic history.
- You will have great colleagues. Head Start employees are fiercely passionate about public service and community and proud to uplift Oakland as a dynamic innovative vibrant city.
- You will have excellent learning opportunities to grow and develop your expertise in early childhood development.
A few challenges you might face in this job:- Teachers need to find balance in their teaching style to ensure all children are learning as their skill levels may vary within the classroom.
- As a Head Start Instructor you will face a considerable amount of change and you must remain flexible and adaptable.
- You will need to maintain composure keeping emotions in control in difficult situations.
- Adaptability:Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
- Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
- Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action
- Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable highquality timely and costeffective results
- General Physical Ability:Using strength endurance flexibility balance and coordination
- Handling & Resolving Conflict:Managing interpersonally strained situations
- Handling Stress:Maintaining emotional stability and selfcontrol under pressure challenge or adversity.
- Oral Communication:Engaging effectively in dialogue
- Professional & Technical Expertise:Applying technical subject matter to the job
- Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
- Teamwork:Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
- Using Technology:Working with electronic hardware and software applications
- Valuing Diversity:Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
- Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
Minimum Requirements for Application
This recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for fulltime permanent parttime or parttime City and Port of Oakland employees who maintain employment for the duration of the recruitment and pass all stages of the recruitment process. The open list will be for all other applicants who pass all stages of the recruitment process.
This is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish Cantonese or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03 if a position requires bilingual language skills only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire.
Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable.
Education: Bachelors or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or related field including twelve 12 postsecondary semester units or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development plus three 3 units supervised field experience in ECE/CD setting completed at an accredited or approved college or university.
AND hold or qualify for a Master Teacher Child Development Permit (or higherlevel permit) issued by the State of California.Experience: Six months of fulltime work experience or one year of parttime experience in a licensed childcare center or comparable group childcare program.
Supplemental Information
Recruitment Process:
The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online and HR staff reviews their experience education and training listed on the application against the minimum qualifications listed for each position.
Please make sure to scan and attach your college transcripts(required documents) to your online application. Applicants who do not submit the required documents at the time of application will be screened out from further consideration.
This is a continuous recruitment. This recruitment may close without notice once a sufficient number of applications have been received.TENTATIVE EXAM DATEApplications Submitted During the Below Timeframe
Review of Applications
3/8/25 3/31/25 Week of 4/7/25 4/1/25 4/30/25 Week of 5/5/25 5/1/25 5/31/25 Week of 6/9/25 6/1/25 6/30/25 Week of 7/7/25 7/1/25 7/31/25 Week of 8/4/25 8/1/25 8/31/25 Week of 9/1/25
Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will receive their applicable ranking on the eligible list. Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will have an opportunity to request a final review. Candidates must request a final review within 5 business days of being notified that they did not meet the minimum qualifications.In the final review candidates may clarify information already provided on their application. No additional work history education or certifications will be accepted. Any decisions made during this review process will be final.
For this recruitment you will be asked to complete a Supplemental Questionnaire as part of the application process regarding your experience training and certifications. Your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire will be scored and used for ranking on the eligible list. Applicant response to the supplemental questions must demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications in order to be placed on the eligible list.Candidates who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points for example if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If youre applying to a restricted posting and you are eligible as a current City employee you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores so if you do not pass every element of the testing process you cannot use extra points to pass.
The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Whats in it for you- 15 paid holidays
- Vacation 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
- Retirement CalPERS (California Public Employees Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5 @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2 @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8 of pretax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
- Health The City of Oakland pays for the cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem Blue Shield United Health Care and other HMO and PPO plans
- Dental The City of Oakland pays for Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
- Vision The City of Oakland pays for VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
- Sick leave Employees accrue 12 days per year
- Deferred Compensation 457(b) pretax plan and an aftertax ROTH 401(k)plan
- Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Employee Training & Telecommuting.
Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.
Disaster Service Workers
All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Workerrelated training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
How to Apply
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:
http://agency.governmentjobs/oaklandca/default.cfm.
If you do not have access to a computer there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza 2nd Floor Oakland CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m..
Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support atbetween 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time Monday Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours atfor information; however we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitmentspecific questions please contact Daryl Look at
Employment Type
Full-Time
