2014-2015 Community Action Plan

The Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency is seeking community comments and input on the Community Services Block Grant 2014-2015 Plan. Public forums will be held in Jackson and Sonora on the following dates:

June 6, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. ATCAA Service Center, 935 S. Hwy 49, Jackson, CA, and

June 4, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. ATCAA Service Center, 427 N. Hwy 49, Sonora, CA 94927.

For more information, contact Carolyn van Ravenswaay at cvanravenswaay@atcaa.org or 209-304-8306.

Position Definition:
As a part of the ATCAA team, the Teacher assists the Lead Center Teacher in the planning and the implementation of a comprehensive State Preschool/Head Start/Early Head Start classroom, including the supervision of and interaction with young children in preschool or infant toddler center classrooms, working with other staff members to ensure that parents are supported as their role as primary teachers for their children and working with ATCAA staff to assure that delivery of services to children and families are carried out in a comprehensive, integrated, and coordinated manner.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Completed 24 units ECE/CD. For Early Head Start classrooms, 6 of these units must be focused on infant and toddlers;
• Teacher or Master Teacher Children’s Center Permit;
• Be able to pass a full fingerprint/background check prior to hiring;
• Two units completed in Adult Supervision;

• A.A./A.S. Degree in ECE/CD or related field and working toward an BS/BA degree in Early Childhood Education. For Early Head Start classrooms, 3 of these units must be focused on infant and toddlers;

• Within the past 4 years, 175 days of 3+ hours per day working with children (for preschool classrooms, experience must be in preschool for infant toddler classrooms, experience must be with infant and toddlers);
• Meet all federal/state licensing requirements and/or program requirements necessary for this position: possess a valid California driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, fingerprint clearance, TB Test, CPR, First Aid training, and health screening;
• Lift 40 pounds;
• Have reliable transportation

Additional Minimum Qualifications: Teacher III
• Same requirements as Teacher II with a B.A./B.S. Degree with at least 24 units ECE/CD. For Early Head Start classrooms, 3 of these units must be focused on infant and toddlers.

Desired Qualifications:
• Computer skills;
• Ability to speak and understand Spanish;
• Experience in the supervision and training of adults;
• Knowledge of local community resources.

Application Procedure:
ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT AN ATCAA JOB APPLICATION IN ORDER TO
BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW
Applications may be obtained and submitted to:

Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency
427 N. Highway 49, Suite 202
Sonora, CA 95370
533-1397

Notification: All applicants will be notified by July 17, 2013.

Starting Salary: Teacher II: $ 13.04 – 14.38 per hour
Teacher III: $ 13.70 – 15.11 per hour

May hire more than one person for this position.

Hours: 25 – 30 hours per week

Based: Tuolumne County

Final Filing Date: All applications must be received no later than 4:00 PM on June 5, 2013 – EOE.

Position Definition:
As a part of the ATCAA team, Family Advocates facilitate parent involvement in all areas of the Early/Head Start/State Preschool program including: program leadership, health, mental wellness, nutrition, and their children’s education. Family Advocates act as a resource to ensure each family has opportunity to define and reach their goals. Family Advocates also assist the management staff in all eligibility service areas to insure that services to children and families enrolled in the Early Childhood Services Preschool/Infant Toddler programs are provided in a comprehensive manner and the required documentation is completed.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Meet all federal/state licensing requirements and/or program requirements necessary for this position: possess a valid California driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, fingerprint clearance, TB Test, CPR, First Aid training, and health screening;
• Be able to pass a full background check before hiring;
• Have one year of work experience in the Social Services/Human Service or related field;
• Possess analytical, critical thinking, and math computation skills;
• Be proficient in computer operating systems and word processing software:
• Ability to prepare grammatically correct material;
• Ability to follow directions with minimum supervision;
• Ability to work with individuals with varying economic, educational, and cultural backgrounds;
• Ability to work as a team member;
• Ability to handle multiple tasks;
• Ability to lift 30 pounds.

Additional Minimum Qualifications: Family Advocate I
• Possess High School Diploma or equivalent.

Additional Minimum Qualifications: Family Advocate II
• Possess an Associates Degree at Community College level.

Additional Minimum Qualifications: Family Advocate III
• Possess a Bachelors Degree.

Desired Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or Human Services Field;
• Spanish bi-lingual, bi-cultural preferred;
• Knowledge of community resources;
• Have case management experience.

Application Procedure:

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT AN A-TCAA JOB APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

Applications may be downloaded here, printed, filled out and submitted; they can also be obtained at and submitted to ATCAA. Please do not comment on this post with your resume. A completed application must be submitted to the address below in order for you to be considered for this position.

Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency
427 N. Highway 49, Suite 202
Sonora, CA 95370
533-1397

Notification: All applicants will be notified by July 17, 2013.

Starting Salary: Family Advocate I: $10.97 – $12.10
Family Advocate II: $11.53 – $12.71
Family Advocate III: $12.11 – $13.35

Hours: 20 hours per week

Based: Tuolumne County

Final Filing Date: All applications must be received no later than 4:00 PM on June 05, 2013.

EOE

 
Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that provide comprehensive child development services for eligible children from birth to age five, as well as supportive service for their families.  Head Start Programs provide child enrichment, education, health, nutritional and developmental services as well as parent education and involvement opportunities. Last year a total of 296 children participated in preschool programs in Amador and Tuolumne Counties.

Position Definition:
As a part of the ATCAA team, the Associate Teacher assists teachers in the planning and the implementation of a comprehensive State Preschool/Head Start/Early Head Start classroom, including the supervision of and interaction with young children in preschool or infant toddler center classrooms, working with other staff members to ensure that parents are supported as their role as primary teachers for their children and working with ATCAA staff to assure that delivery of services to children and families are carried out in a comprehensive, integrated, and coordinated manner.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate Teacher I:
• Completed 12 college units in ECE/Child Development.  For Early Head Start:  6 units must be focused on infants and toddlers;
• Working toward an AS/AA degree in Early Childhood Education.

Minimum Qualifications:  Associate Teacher II:
• A.A./A.S. degree, 24 college units in ECE/Child Development.  For Early Head Start:  at least 3 units focused on  infant and toddlers ;
• Working toward BS/BA degree in Early Childhood Education.

Minimum Qualifications for both:  Associate Teacher I & II:
• Be able to pass a full fingerprint/background check prior to hiring;
• Associate Teacher or higher Children’s Center Permit;
• Within the past 2 years, 50 days of 3+ hours per day working with children (preschool for preschool positions,  infant toddlers for infant toddler positions;
• Meet the following program requirements necessary for this position: possess a valid California driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, fingerprint clearance, TB Test, CPR, First Aid training, and health screening;
• Demonstrate ability and judgment to relate to children in a positive and supportive manner;
• Ability to speak and write effectively to children, parents, community members, staff, and others with poise, self-control, and appropriate grammar;
• Ability to write lesson plans and record children’s progress;
• Ability to lift 40 pounds;
• Have reliable transportation.

Desired Qualifications:
• Previous experience in a Head Start preschool or infant toddler setting;
• The ability to speak and understand Spanish;
• Computer experience.

Application Procedure:

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT AN A-TCAA JOB APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

Applications may be downloaded here, printed, filled out and submitted; they can also be obtained at and submitted to ATCAA. Please do not comment on this post with your resume. A completed application must be submitted to the address below in order for you to be considered for this position.
Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency
935 S. State Highway 49
Jackson, CA  95642
223-1485

Notification: All applicants will be notified by July 17, 2013.

Starting Salary:
Associate Teacher I: $  9.70 – $10.69
Associate Teacher II: $10.70 – $11.80

Hours: 20 hours per week

Based: Amador County

Final Filing Date: All applications must be received no later than 4:00 PM on June 5, 2013.

EOE

Early Childhood Services:
Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that provide comprehensive child development services for eligible children from birth to age five, as well as supportive service for their families. Head Start Programs provide child enrichment, education, health, nutritional and developmental services as well as parent education and involvement opportunities. Last year a total of 296 children participated in preschool programs in Amador and Tuolumne Counties.

Position Definition:
As a part of the ATCAA Early Childhood Services team, the Lead Center Teacher is responsible for the overall administration, planning, and implementation of the Service Area Plans and curriculum and supervision at the center level for preschool and/or infant toddler classrooms. The Lead Center Teacher is a team leader for all center staff to create a successful State Preschool/Head Start program for participating families. The Lead Center Teacher will teach in the classroom, supervise and mentor teachers, and facilitate parent involvement.

Minimum Qualifications:
• A.A./A.S degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, and working toward a BS/BA degree with the ability to complete a BA/BS degree by 2015;
• Be able to pass a full fingerprint/background check prior to hiring;
• Successful completion of 105 clock hours of professional growth activities prior to permit expiration;
• 24 units in Early Childhood Education;
• For teachers in infant toddler program, a minimum of 3 units in a course relating to infants and toddlers;
• Site Supervisor standing on the Children’s Center Permit;
• Minimum of one year’s experience teaching in a state licensed pre-school or infant/toddler setting depending on job placement;
• Minimum of 100 clock hours supervisory capacity in ECE program;
• Ability to create and maintain accurate and appropriate records and reports;
• Ability to create and maintain cooperative working relationships;
• Meet all federal/state licensing requirements and/or program requirements necessary for this position (i.e.: possess a valid California driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, fingerprint clearance, TB Test, CPR, First Aid training, health screening, etc.);
• Demonstrate effective and grammatically correct oral and written communication skills;
• Have reliable transportation.

Minimum Qualifications Lead Center Teacher II
• All of the above with a BA/BS degree in a field related to early childhood development.

Desired Qualifications:
• Computer skills;
• The ability to speak and understand Spanish;
• Experience in supervising and training adults;
• Knowledge of local community resources.

Application Procedure:

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT AN A-TCAA JOB APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

Applications may be downloaded here, printed, filled out and submitted; they can also be obtained at and submitted to ATCAA. Please do not comment on this post with your resume. A completed application must be submitted to the address below in order for you to be considered for this position.

Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency
427 N. Highway 49, Suite 202
Sonora, CA 95370
533-1397

Notification: All applicants will be notified by July 17, 2013

Starting Salary:
AA/AS Degree $15.50 – $17.09
BA/BS Degree $16.29 – $17.96

Hours: 37.5

Based: Tuolumne County

Final Filing Date: All applications must be received no later than 4:00 PM on June 5, 2013.

EOE

Position Definition:
As a part of the ATCAA team, the Associate Teacher assists teachers in the planning and the implementation of a comprehensive State Preschool/Head Start/Early Head Start classroom, including the supervision of and interaction with young children in preschool or infant toddler center classrooms, working with other staff members to ensure that parents are supported as their role as primary teachers for their children and working with ATCAA staff to assure that delivery of services to children and families are carried out in a comprehensive, integrated, and coordinated manner.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate Teacher I:
• Completed 12 college units in ECE/Child Development. For Early Head Start: 6 units must be focused on infants and toddlers;
• Working toward an AS/AA degree in Early Childhood Education.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate Teacher II:
• A.A./A.S. degree, 24 college units in ECE/Child Development. For Early Head Start: at least 3 units focused on infant and toddlers;
• Working toward BS/BA degree in Early Childhood Education.

Minimum Qualifications for both: Associate Teacher I & II:
• Be able to pass a full fingerprint/background check prior to hiring;
• Associate Teacher or higher Children’s Center Permit;
• Within the past 2 years, 50 days of 3+ hours per day working with children (preschool for preschool positions, infant toddlers for infant toddler positions;
• Meet the following program requirements necessary for this position: possess a valid California driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, fingerprint clearance, TB Test, CPR, First Aid training, and health screening;
• Demonstrate ability and judgment to relate to children in a positive and supportive manner;
• Ability to speak and write effectively to children, parents, community members, staff, and others with poise, self-control, and appropriate grammar;
• Ability to write lesson plans and record children’s progress;
• Ability to lift 40 pounds;
• Have reliable transportation.

Desired Qualifications:
• Previous experience in a Head Start preschool or infant toddler setting;
• The ability to speak and understand Spanish;
• Computer experience.

Application Procedure:

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT AN A-TCAA JOB APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

Applications may be downloaded here, printed, filled out and submitted; they can also be obtained at and submitted to ATCAA. Please do not comment on this post with your resume. A completed application must be submitted to the address below in order for you to be considered for this position.

Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency
427 N. Highway 49, Suite 202
Sonora, CA 95370
533-1397

Notification: All applicants will be notified by July 17, 2013.

Starting Salary:
Associate Teacher I: $ 9.70 – $10.69
Associate Teacher II: $10.70 – $11.80

Hours: 20-28 hours per week

Based: Tuolumne County

Final Filing Date: All applications must be received no later than 4:00 PM on June 5, 2013.

EOE

Early Childhood Services:
Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that provide comprehensive child development services for eligible children from birth to age five, as well as supportive service for their families. Head Start Programs provide child enrichment, education, health, nutritional and developmental services as well as parent education and involvement opportunities. Last year a total of 296 children participated in preschool programs in Amador and Tuolumne Counties.

Position Definition:
As a part of the ATCAA team, the Early Childhood Services Center Assistant plays an essential role in ATCAA as a whole. The main duties of this position are to shop and prepare food for children’s breakfast, snack and lunch and to maintain and clean the classroom on a daily basis. The person in this position will work as a part of the teaching and family service team to create a successful program serving families and children in ATCAA Early/Head Start/State Preschool centers.

Minimum Qualifications Center Assistant
• Be able to pass a full fingerprint/background check prior to hiring;
• Meet all other federal/state licensing requirements and/or program requirements necessary for this position: possess a valid California driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, TB Test, CPR, First Aid training, and health screening;
• Possess a GED or High School Diploma;
• Ability to operate a commercial dishwasher;
• Experience and knowledge of nutrition and food preparation;
• Ability to lift 40 pounds;
• Positive, professional attitude and behavior;
• Good personal hygiene/neat appearance.

Application Procedure:

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT AN A-TCAA JOB APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

Applications may be downloaded here, printed, filled out and submitted; they can also be obtained at and submitted to ATCAA. Please do not comment on this post with your resume. A completed application must be submitted to the address below in order for you to be considered for this position.

Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency
935 S. State Highway 49
Jackson, CA 95642
223-1485

Notification: All applicants will be notified by July 17, 2013.

Starting Salary: $8.79 – $9.69

Hours: 20 – 30

Based: Amador County

Final Filing Date: All applications must be received no later than 4:00 PM on June 5, 2013.

EOE