Primary Caregiver

pDescription/ppnbsp;/ppstrongEXEMPT:/strong No nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;strongSALARY LEVEL:/strong $21-$25.90 DOE/ppstrongDEPARTMENT: /strongEarly Childhood Education strongnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;LOCATION:/strong Assigned Head Start Center/ppstrongSUPERVISOR:/strong Lead Primary Caregiverstrongnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;HOURS:/strong nbsp;Monday-Friday; 12 months/year/ppstrongDATE/strong: nbsp;08/25/2022 nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;strongAPPROVED BY:/strong nbsp;HR Manager nbsp;/ppbr//ph5strongAGENCY BACKGROUND:/strong nbsp;The objective of Sonoma Community Action Network (Sonoma CAN) is to partner with low-income families and individuals to help them achieve economic and social empowerment, build community, and advocate for social and economic justice. nbsp;Sonoma CAN operates a wide variety of programs benefiting low-income Sonoma County residents./h5h5br//h5pstrongOur Mission:/strongem Sonoma CAN is a catalyst for equitable transformation, aligning partners and resources to implement values-based, data-driven, community-led solutions that help families reach their full potential./em/ppstrongOur Vision:/strongem We see our Sonoma County transformed into an empowered community of thriving families where every child is raised with joy, justice, and connection./em/ppstrongOur Promise: /strongemSonoma CAN changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other./em/ppbr//ph5strongWorking at SonomaCAN/strong/h5pAt Sonoma Community Action Network (SonomaCAN), we believe that a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthen our team and help us better serve our community. We are committed to fair hiring practices and a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the opportunity to grow professionally./ppWe make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. Our hiring process complies with all federal, state, and local laws related to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage individuals who meet the qualifications to apply./ppbr//ppstrongTOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:/strong The pay for this position ranges from $20.25 to $24 per hour, depending on experience. Sonoma CAN offers a generous benefits package available on the first day of the month after your date of hire that includes:nbsp;/pulliMedical insurance through Kaiser or Sutter is 80-95% paid by the employer for employee premiums, plus 50% paid by the employer for dependent coverage/liliElective dental, vision insurance, FSA, and Accident insurance./liliEmployer-paid $10k of life insurance with expandable options/liliEmployer-paid Long-term Disability Insurance/lili401(K) plan with a 2% contribution and an additional 1% matched contribution after one year of service/liliEmployee assistance program, CalPerks/lili3 weeks paid time off (winter and spring breaks)/lili96 hours of sick time per year (4 hours accrued per pay period) based on full-time work/lili1 floating personal day/lili16 paid holidays/li/ulpstrongSUMMARY OF THE POSITION:/strong/ppWith Supervision, coordinates activities for infants/toddlers as guided by Head Start Performance Standards, Service Area Written Plans, Procedures, and Policies, and California State Community Care Licensing regulations. Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the Agency’s policies and applicable federal and state laws. nbsp;/ppstrongESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:/strong/pulliSupervise and support all children in the classroomnbsp;/liliActively participate in the distance learning model of instruction when required/liliAdheres to Child Assessment/Observation System amp; Family Partnership System Timeline/liliEnsures and participates in a minimum of 2 parent home visits and two conferences per child. The first home visit is done in partnership with the Family Outreach Worker (except for the Nueva Vista program)nbsp;/liliAssess children, develop individualized routines, and develop developmentally appropriate plans and curriculum/liliHas meaningful, respectful conversations with children throughout each day/liliEncourages language development in children in the primary and secondary languagesnbsp;/liliReinforce the role of the parent as primary caregiver and educator of the child/liliWorking in partnership with the Lead Primary Caregiver, provide daily leadership in the classroom, including indirectly supervising and directly guiding the work of the Classroom Assistant, Full Inclusion Assistant, if assigned, and classroom volunteers/liliWork in partnership with service area managers and center staff to better assess the needs of the children and families to ensure quality services to children and families/liliSupport and serve as a resource to the families and work with them in assessing their strengths, interests, needs, and make referrals as appropriate/liliBuilds a close, personal relationship with each child, while creating a warm, accepting, and developmentally appropriate environment which encourages the cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development of the infant/toddler and family/liliMaintains warm, friendly, and professional working relationships with children, parents, and coworkers/liliEnsure and share in the daily cleaning and sanitization procedures of the classroom, classroom equipment, and outside play yard; maintain health and safety standards for children, classroom volunteers, and staff; Promote good health and nutrition and provide an environment that contributes to the prevention of illnessnbsp;/liliMaintain classroom files on children and ensure confidentiality of client records and information/liliCoordinates and cooperates with consultants and specialists on items relevant to the center and children, ensuring maximum use of services and resources./liliMay include collaboration/coordination of program services with other community entities: i.e., school districts, those serving children with diagnosed disabilities, State Child Care programs./liliParticipate in staff meetings, consultant meetings, trainings, and appropriate special events, as scheduled/liliParticipate in the team-building process within the program by using established communication channels in a constructive and productive manner that enhances the team effortnbsp;/liliThe health, safety, and supervision of children in the program is essential; therefore, every employee is responsible for the care and supervision of children while they are present at the center/liliUnderstands and implements Head Start Procedures and Head Start Performance Standards/liliOther relevant duties, as assigned/li/ulpRequirements/ppnbsp;/ppstrongQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:/strong To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required./ppstrongEDUCATION/CERTIFICATES and/or EXPERIENCE:/strong/pulliA California Children's Center Permit/Child Development Associate Teacher (or higher) Permit with three infant toddler units required; 6 preferred, as well as a minimum of 3 supervision units. nbsp;ustrongOR/strong/u/liliAn Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate credential, as well as a minimum of 3 supervision units, ustrongOR/strong/u/liliAA or higher in Early Childhood Education./li/ulpstrongIn Addition to the above:/strong/pulliSix months of teaching experience in a preschool/infant-toddler classroom/liliHigh School diploma or GED or equivalentnbsp;/liliPrior to beginning work, must be able to pass the Community Care Licensing criminal record clearance, and have a current (within one year) TB clearance and Health Screening Report./liliCurrent Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and Health and Safety Course./liliBilingual in Spanish amp; English preferred./li/ulpstrongKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:/strong/pulliWorking knowledge of the principles and practices of child development and adult learning styles./liliUnderstanding of the principles of bilingual and multicultural education./liliBasic personal computer skills with word processing and email experience/liliBasic oral and written communication skills/liliBilingual, Spanish/English preferred./liliEstablish and maintain a healthy learning environment/liliSupport children’s social and emotional development/liliKnowledge of and sensitivity to culturally diverse groups and persons from low-income families./liliBasic skills in reading, analyzing, and interpreting procedures and governmental regulations. nbsp;/liliBasic ability to write reports and correspondence. nbsp;Basic ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of parents, children, and staff. nbsp;nbsp;/liliBasic ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals./liliBasic ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations with good judgment/liliBasic ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form./li/ulpstrongPERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:/strong/pulliHighly dependable, takes initiative, has good judgment, and is able to function with minimal supervision./liliA sincere interest in the development of all children and in building partnerships with families./liliWorks effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem solving; willingly cooperates with co-workers/li/ulpstrongPHYSICAL DEMANDS:/strong The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to sit at a desk and sometimes use a computer. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. nbsp;The employee drives, approximately 10% of the time, to meetings, trainings, and home visits as scheduled throughout the year. The employee spends approximately 15% of the time writing and/or keyboarding. nbsp;/ppbr//ppstrongWORK ENVIRONMENT:/strong The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in outside weather conditions for a minimum of 45 minutes a day. nbsp;The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and sometimes noisy./ppReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./ppbr//ppstrongOTHER DUTIES/strong/ppPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that is required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice./p