Description:

STANISLAUS COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
INFANT/TODDLER EDUCATOR
STANISLAUS COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
CLASS TITLE: Infant/Toddler Educator
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under supervision and the direction of the Master Teacher, performs the necessary duties to assist in the
planning and implementation of a comprehensive full year child development program for infants/toddlers.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Assists in planning and implementing suitable full day, full year learning experiences for infants and toddlers.
Helps infants and toddlers develop positive interpersonal relationships with peers and caregivers.
Assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of individual children's programs.
Assists in the observation and recording of infants’ and toddlers’ development and progress.
Supervises and/or participates in outdoor activities with infants and toddlers.
Assists in setting up, monitoring and cleaning up of classroom.
Operates equipment and machines necessary to program operation, e.g., photocopier, washer/dryer.
Does position related clerical tasks, e.g., attendance reports, lunch count.
Functions as an appropriate, positive role model.
Attends appropriate staff meetings and in-service trainings.
May assist children, caregivers and/or parents with communication problems resulting from a limited
knowledge of English.
Assists in communicating child and parent needs to appropriate support service personnel in school and
community.
Conduct home visits with families as required.
Substitutes as classroom teacher when necessary.
Assists with housekeeping duties, e.g., laundry, disinfecting of toys.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Child growth and development principles.
Policies and objectives of assigned program.
Record-keeping techniques.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and courtesy.

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Operation of various instructional equipment.
ABILITY TO:
Work effectively with infants, toddlers, and parents and carry out oral and written directions.
Respect the confidentiality of school-related incidents and information.
Operate necessary program equipment.
Maintain positive attitude toward and control of students.
Sustain cooperative relationships with those contacted in course of work.
Bilingual and/or biliterate ability is desirable and/or required for some positions.
Pass employer-paid pre-employment physical/drug screening.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from high school required. One year experience in an early childhood setting preferred. Enrollment
in Associates or Bachelor’s degree program in child development or related field preferred.
Three units infant/toddler care development required.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification
California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher level permit with a minimum 3 units
infant/toddler care and development required.
Valid California driver's license.
Be insurable and maintain insurability.
May be required to provide own transportation.
ENVIRONMENT:
Classroom environment.
Constant interruptions.
Home visits as required.
Drive a vehicle to conduct work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Seeing to monitor students and read a variety of materials.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
Standing for extended periods of time.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate specialized apparatus (e.g. latches, levers and switches on certain
devices like gates, cribs and playground equipment) and standard office and classroom equipment.

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Pushing, pulling and lifting light-medium weighted object.
Frequently standing, walking and sitting.

APPROVAL DATE:
October 21, 2009

Revised: November 14, 2018
Revised: August 25, 2018
Revised: April 28, 2016
Revised: May 18, 2012
Revised: November 14, 2018
Revised: November 24, 2020

CSEA APPROVAL: November 14, 2018
FTE:

1.0
UNIT:

CSEA/CFS
SALARY:
Range 7
WORK DAYS:
261

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STANISLAUS COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
PRESCHOOL ASSOCIATE TEACHER
STANISLAUS COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

CLASS TITLE: Preschool Associate Teacher

BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of a program administrator, assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of a
comprehensive child development program for preschool aged children; provide support to students and
parents.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Assist in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive child development program for preschool aged
children; assist in planning and implementing suitable learning experiences for students; lead small groups of
special needs students in classroom activities.
Participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of individual student programs; assist in observing
and recording student development and progress.
Assist students with developing positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults; serve as a positive
role model for students.
Provide support to students and parents; learn individual interest of children and receive input from parents.
Supervise and participate in playground activities.
Operate instructional equipment and machines as assigned.
Perform a variety of clerical tasks in support of the program; prepare attendance reports, lunch counts and other
records as assigned; maintain student files.
Assist in setting up, monitoring and cleaning program facilities.
Assist with communicating student and parent needs to appropriate support service personnel in school and the
community; assist students, teachers and/or parents with communication problems resulting from a limited
knowledge of English as assigned.
Attend a variety of meetings as assigned including in-service training sessions.
Conduct home visits with families as required.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Policies and objectives of assigned program.
Child growth and development principles.
Record-keeping techniques.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and courtesy.

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Operation of various instructional equipment.
ABILITY TO:
Assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive child development program for
preschool aged children.
Provide support to students and parents.
Lead classroom activities as assigned.
Work effectively with various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Prepare and maintain records and reports.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Operate various instructional equipment.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from high school required. Enrollment in an Associate or Bachelor degree program preferred. One
year experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.
LICENSE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification
California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher level Permit required.
Some positions in this class may be required to possess bilingual skills in a designated second language.
Valid California driver's license.
Be insurable and maintain insurability.
May be required to provide own transportation.
ENVIRONMENT:
Classroom environment.
Constant interruptions.
Home visits as required.
Drive a vehicle to conduct work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Seeing to monitor students and read a variety of materials.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.

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Standing for extended periods of time.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate specialized apparatus (e.g. latches, levers and switches on certain
devices like gates, cribs and playground equipment) and standard office and classroom equipment.
Rushing, pulling and lifting light-medium weighted objects.
Frequently standing, walking and sitting.


APPROVAL DATES:

Revised: October 26, 2001
Revised: October 6, 2009
Revised: May 18, 2012
Revised: July 12, 2012
Revised: November 24, 2020


CSEA APPROVAL: April 25, 2012
FTE:
1.0
UNIT:
CFS CSEA
SALARY: Range 7
WORK DAYS: 261

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STANISLAUS COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
STANISLAUS COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

CLASS TITLE: Preschool Teacher

BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of a program administrator, implement a center or home-based education program for
eligible preschool children assuring compliance with the Performance Standards of Head Start or State required
program and other appropriate guidelines; develop education plans to meet assessed needs; interpret family and
child eligibility for federal and State programs.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Implement a center or home-based education program for eligible children assuring compliance with
thePerformance Standards of Head Start or guidelines established for State-funded programs and other
appropriate guidelines; participate in program evaluation.
Design and implement an individual education program for each child according to assessed developmental
needs; inform parents regarding the child's educational plan and identify activities which parents can utilize as
educational activities in the home; assist families with preparing goals.
Integrate program components of health, nutrition, parent education, social services, and mental health into the
daily program of educational activities.
Interpret family and child eligibility for federal and State programs; recruit and register eligible
children/families.
Develop and maintain a plan for an initial and continuing relationship between program staff and parents,
including home visitation plans; implement appropriate activities during home education visits; provide training
to parents focusing on their role as primary educator of their children; arrange parent socials and encourage
parent participation in various program activities.
Establish content of material and conduct a monthly parent education program related to Head Start
Performance Standards or State-funded programs; respond to parent requests for information or questions or
concerns regarding the program.
Prepare and maintain classroom records and reports required for individual child, class, and program
compliance; maintain student files.
Participate in center parent committee activities to review center activity progress and direction as requested.
Provide and maintain required adult supervision in the classroom; involve parent and community volunteers in
the activities of the program; supervise volunteer efforts.
Conduct or participate in various in-service training programs; attend staff, policy, and other meetings as
assigned.
Comply with referral procedures in seeking assistance in meeting child and family needs; establish liaison with
community agencies, make referrals and provide for follow-up activities.
Operate a variety of instructional machines and equipment.

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Maintain the classroom or work area in clean and orderly condition; order classroom supplies as needed.
Assist with the articulation activities to the regular school program; assist with the transition from Head Start to
Kindergarten with appropriate records; follow up as appropriate.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Head Start program policies, objectives, and Performance Standards or State-funded Child Development
Program policies.
Early childhood development including child growth and cognitive development.
Preparation of individual education plans.
Record-keeping techniques.
Adult education principles.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and courtesy.
Operation of various instructional equipment.
ABILITY TO:
Implement a center or home-based education program for eligible children assuring compliance with the
Performance Standards of Head Start and other appropriate guidelines.
Interpret family and child eligibility for federal and State programs.
Develop education plan to meet assessed needs.
Work effectively with various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Plan and organize work.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Read, interpret, apply and explain performance standards and other aspects of the Head Start program or State-
funded program regulations.
Prepare and maintain records and reports.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Work independently with little direction.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Operate various instructional equipment.

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is required. Two years experience providing
instruction to children in an early childhood setting is preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood
Education or related field is desirable.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification
California Child Development Teacher Permit, or higher level permit.
Valid California driver's license.
Be insurable and maintain insurability.
May be required to provide own transportation.
ENVIRONMENT:
Classroom environment.
Constant interruptions.
Drive a vehicle to conduct work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Seeing to monitor students and read a variety of materials.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
Standing for extended periods of time.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate specialized apparatus (e.g. latches, levers and switches on certain
devices like gates, cribs and playground equipment) and standard office and classroom equipment.
Pushing, pulling and lifting light-medium weighted object.
Frequently standing, walking and sitting.
APPROVAL DATE:
Revised:
October 26, 2001
Revised:
June 30, 2005
Revised:
February 21, 2008
Revised:
September 16, 2009
Revised:
May 18, 2012
Revised:
July 12, 2012
CSEA APPROVAL: April 25, 2012

FTE:
1.0
UNIT:
CFS CSEA
SALARY: Range 12
WORK DAYS: 261

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