Early Childhood Master Teacher

Child Development

Job # 556347

Close Date: May 26, 2026

(Temporary)

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(Job # 556347) Early Childhood Master Teacher, CSU Classification Salary Range: $3,878 – $5,817 per month. Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,878 - $4,912 per month. Final salary placement is commensurate with experience, internal equity, and budget considerations.  This is a temporary, full-time, benefited, exempt, 11/12 pay plan (work 11 months of the year with pay and benefits over 12 months) position in the Child Development Department. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Additional benefits information can be found at https://www.humboldt.edu/hr/employee-benefits.

 

Position Summary:

Under the lead work direction of the Child Development Lab (CDL) Program Leader and the general supervision of the Interim Dean of the College of Professional Studies, this position fulfills the responsibilities as an afternoon head teacher of the preschool that trains practicum students in the Child Development Department.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Operating the Afternoon Preschool Program as a head teacher – 30%

• Teaching preschool children (2 yrs. 9 months to 5 yrs.) from 12:45 pm- 3:30 pm Monday through Thursday
• Managing daily operations of the program (e.g. arrival & departure, health and safety checks, small group, large group, outdoor play, etc.)

Maintaining records and reports of the preschool – 15%

• Child files (developmental, health, tradition, and culture)
• Developmental profiles for individual children
• Licensing documents (e.g., immunization records, physical report, emergency information, fingerprints, and other personnel information)
• Accreditation documents
• Tuition charts

Supporting child and family support and education – 10%

• Conducting parent-teacher conferences
• Making referrals of children with special needs
• Attending IEP (Individualized Education Program) and transitional meetings
• Communicating with families daily, weekly, or monthly
• Communicating with families via social media and emails
• Sharing child development and local resources

Providing lead direction, mentoring, and training assistant teachers and college students in their work with young children – 30%

• Providing lead direction and supporting students during their practicum in preschool
• Providing instructional guidance during seminars and office hours
• Providing instructional guidance on learning management system (e.g., CANVAS)
• Provide guidance to student workers

Coordinating with the program leader, morning teacher, faculty supervisors, and Child Development department – 5%

• Attending meetings (e.g., administration meeting and team meeting)
• Contributing to quality improvement and problem-solving discussions
• Engaging in thoughtful and critical reflection (e.g., observing, sharing ideas, and planning)

Participating in professional development – 5%

• Maintaining Child Development Teacher Permit
• Maintaining CPR/First Aid certificate
• Participating in online or in-person professional development activities (local, regional, state, or international)

Other Duties as Assigned – 5%

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:

As listed in Classification Standards:

• Demonstrated knowledge and competence to develop, plan and implement a curriculum for early childhood education is required. Must be knowledgeable in pertinent state and federal regulations relating to the daily operations of an early childhood education center including licensing regulations, education regulations, child abuse reporting requirements, and public health and sanitation codes and requirements.

 

As related to the major responsibilities for this position:

• Operating the Afternoon Preschool Program as a head teacher
• Maintaining environment, facility, and supplies
• Maintaining records and reports for licensing requirements
• Supporting Child and family support education
• Supervising, supporting, and guiding college students.
• Participating in and contributing to CDL team meetings and discussions philosophies, curriculum teaching-learning techniques, approaches, and the CDL policies and procedures. 
• Participating in professional development 
• Demonstrating knowledge and competence in child development and early childhood education (curriculum, guidance, state and federal regulations, special education referral regulations, child abuse reporting requirements, and public health, etc.)
• Demonstrating experience working effectively with and ability communicating with a diverse population (e.g., varied racial/ethnic, linguistic, socioeconomic, religious groups)
• Demonstrating commitment for fostering a working (or learning) environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrating sensitivity to cross-cultural perspectives and experiences
• Demonstrating computer skills and proficiency with a variety of computer applications, including word-processing, spreadsheets, licensing software, observation systems, Internet as well as email
• Capability for lifting and carrying children, frequent sitting, squatting, standing, and physical classroom activities.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A bachelor’s degree or higher level of education in child development or early childhood education preferred.
2. Consistent with the state Child Development Permit Matrix, those without a degree must have completed at least 24 semester units in child development or early childhood education and the additional general education requirements.
3. California Teaching Credential (CTC) Child Development Teacher Permit; Must meet requirements for CTC permit at the Site Supervisor level
4. Completed the required units of supervised field experience; those without a degree must have one to two years of experience, including one year of experience providing teacher/staff supervision.
5. Current Pediatric First Aid/CPR
6. Driver’s license
7. Upon employment, must provide proof of TB clearance, health screening, immunization records, and background checks.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework and experience working with developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum (e.g., constructivist, emergent curriculum, project based/Reggio Emilia or High scope)
• Coursework and commitment to support children with various needs and their families (e.g., making referrals, connecting with local resources, attending IEP meetings, etc.)
• Experience working with college students.
• Knowledge of authentic assessment and portfolio keeping parent-staff relations, public relations, and curriculum
• Demonstrated effective writing and verbal communication skills including ability to participate in group discussions and solve problems.
• Ability to plan, organize, and follow a schedule of activities.

Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the Apply Now button:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for at least three supervisory references

Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials is 11:55 p.m. on May 26, 2026.

Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.

We acknowledge that Cal Poly Humboldt is located on the unceded lands of the Wiyot people, where they have resided from time immemorial. We encourage all to gain a deeper understanding of their history and thriving culture. As an expression of our gratitude, we are genuinely committed to developing trusting, reciprocal, and long lasting partnerships with the Wiyot people as well as all of our neighboring tribes. Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.

CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measure established by each campus. The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and any questions you have may be submitted to hr@humboldt.edu.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Cal Poly Humboldt hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. This position may be considered a “Campus Security Authority”, pursuant to the Clery Act, and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1107 a condition of employment.

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Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) is required for employment. Cal Poly Humboldt will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.  Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Failure to satisfactorily complete or adverse findings from a background check may affect the employment status of candidates or continued employment of current CSU employees who are being considered for the position.

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Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.

Class Code: 1970
Publication Date: 05/12/2026