Children's Center - Teacher I - Short Hour

Tahoe Forest Health System; Truckee (CA); On-site; USD 30,992 - 44,141; Part time

Job summary

Tahoe Forest Health System is seeking a part-time Teacher I for the Children's Center in Truckee, California. This role involves instructing children in activities fostering social, physical, and intellectual growth while ensuring safety and compliance with relevant policies. The position requires 24 units in Early Childhood Education and experience working with children. The hourly rate is $27.27 plus DOE. Candidates must also have the necessary certifications and fulfill educational requirements.

Qualifications

• 24 units of Early Childhood Education or Child Development required.
• 3 units in core courses of child/human development.
• 175 days of experience within 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Instruct children in activities promoting growth.
• Supervise children at all times.
• Maintain compliance with Title 22 policies.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Child Development

Supervision

Communication

Education

24 units of Early Childhood Education

Current valid credential from Teacher Credentialing

AA or higher in ECE/CD

Job description

Children's Center - Teacher I - Short Hour

Job Category: Non Represented

Requisition Number: CHILD004346

• Posted : May 7, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

Truckee, CA, USA

Description

Bargaining Unit: Non Represented

Rate of Pay: $27.27/hour + DOE

Summary

Instructs children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed as well as maintains safety and best practices for a child care setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Keeps areas of responsibility in compliance with State of California, Dept. of Social Services, Title 22 policies and procedures.
• Supervision of children at all times.
• Maintains focus on the children.
• Maintains best practice for a child care setting.
• Develops plans and submits curriculum.
• Performs some housekeeping duties.
• Grows professionally through education and workshops annually.
• Trains co‑teachers, assistant teachers, helpers, and volunteers as necessary.
• Direct daily activities of assistant teachers.
• Assume responsibility of Center in absence of Director when designated.
• Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
• Complies with System policies and procedures.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education and/or experience are based on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for the Child Development Permit Matrix of Teacher. All coursework must meet the approved standards of Title 22 (101216.1). It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain education and experience qualifications and provide proof of completion to the Tahoe Forest Children's Center Facility Director prior to the first day of work.

Required Licenses/Certifications

BLS/ACLS/PALS: Employee will be enrolled in the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Entry or Prep Curriculum (depending on their previous BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS certification).

• Within 3 months of hire into job

Other Experience/Qualifications

Required

• 24 units of Early Childhood Education or Child Development (ECE/ED) required, including 3 units each in core courses of child/human development in growth and development, child/family/community or child and family relations, and program/curriculum; 16 units of general education. Employees working with children under 2 years of age require a minimum of 3 units related to the area of infants per Title 22 (101415.1)

Experience Requirement

• 175 days of 3 hours per day within 4 years.

Preferred

• Current valid credential from the Office of Teacher Credentialing, Child Development Permit—Teacher or Master Teacher

Alternative Requirement

• AA or higher in ECE/CD or related field with 3 units supervised field experience in ECE/CD setting. Employees working with children under 2 years of age require a minimum of 3 units related to the area of infants per Title 22 (101415.1)
• Alternative qualifications is Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) earned in California. Employees working with children under 2 years of age require a minimum of 3 units related to the area of infants per Title 22 (101415.1)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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