Preschool Services Department (PSD) Staff Training Instructor Trainee*

The Job

Apply by 5:00PM, March 7th, 2025 for Priority Consideration for 1st Round Interviews!


Eligible for salary increase and promotion to Staff Training Instructor within 12 months with successful completion of probationary period!**

Performance, Education & Resource Centers (PERC) is recruiting for Preschool Services Department (PSD) Staff Training Instructor Trainees* to plan, coordinate, assess, and deliver training to PSD staff on mandated regulations consistent with Head Start/State Preschool Programs and Community Care Licensing guidelines. Staff Training Instructor Trainees develop curricula and course materials; establish objectives and determine course content, sequence, and delivery systems; deliver instruction and present information to audiences of all sizes and compositions; and develop evaluation instruments to measure effectiveness of training programs. Instructors confer with subject matter experts and program staff to determine training needs and ensure technical accuracy of training materials.

*Official Title: Staff Training Instructor Trainee

For more detailed information, refer to the Staff Training Instructor Trainee job description.

Benefits Overview

HEALTH BENEFITS

PAID TIME OFF

RETIREMENT PERKS

• Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect Attendance Leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

• Generous pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available!
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible schedules may be offered contingent upon satisfactory work performance and as business needs dictate.

9/80 and hybrid schedules are a privilege, and availability may vary depending on work assignment.

Click HERE for more Employee Benefits information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment,applicants must successfully pass a background check, including fingerprinting, verification of employment history, and physical exam/drug test.

Travel: Travel throughout the county may be required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. Mileage reimbursement may be available.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
**Promotion: Incumbents in the class of Staff Training Instructor Trainee are eligible for promotion to Staff Training Instructor upon meeting the minimum qualifications for Staff Training Instructor and upon receipt of a satisfactory work progress report. Incumbents must promote within 12 months of hire or be terminated.

Job Classification

Hourly Range

Monthly Range

Yearly Range

Staff Training Instructor Trainee

$23.26 - $31.18

$4,031 - $5,404

$48,380 - $64,854

Staff Training Instructor

$28.25 - $38.82

$4,896 - $6,728

$58,760 - $80,745

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Job offers are contingent upon passing a background investigation which includes a fingerprint check and search of the Child Abuse Index before appointment. If an individual has been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation, the individual cannot work or be present in any community care facility unless they request and subsequently obtain a criminal record exemption from the Community Care Licensing Division, Care Provider Management Bureau (CPMB). With the exception of minor traffic violations, all convictions, including misdemeanors, felonies, and convictions occurring a long time ago, require an exemption. CPMB also examines arrest records to determine if there is a possible danger to clients. Crimes against children and convictions of a violent nature, such as sex offenses, murder, manslaughter, arson, and robbery are crimes for which an exemption cannot be issued (Health & Safety Code section 1596.871).

Minimum Requirements

PSD Staff Training Instructor Trainee* - Candidates must meet all of the following requirements:

Education

Thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter units of completed college coursework in English, Education, Business/Public Administration, Communication, Organizational Development, Computer Science, Social/Behavioral Science, or a closely related field. A copy of legible transcripts MUST be attached to the application.

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Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience determining eligibility, developing curriculum, providing educational services, or assisting with program development in a public sector Child Care, Foster Care, Head Start, Early Childhood Education, State Preschool, or Human/Social Services setting.

-AND-
Training Experience:
One (1) year of experience conducting formal or informal training, mentoring, or teaching on a regular basis.

*Important Notes*
Education:
1) Transcripts: A copy of legible transcripts MUST be provided if the applicant does not possess an associate's degree or higher in one of the qualifying fields listed above.

2) International Coursework: Qualifying degree or coursework must have been completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Training Experience:
1) Formal or informal training, mentoring, or teaching experience must be clearly demonstrated on the application and supplemental questionnaire. Experience may be concurrent.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Head Start/State Preschool programs, Community Care Licensing, and Title 22 regulations and extensive experience with Microsoft Office.

Selection Process

Application Procedure :

To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. A pplicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time.

Apply by 5:00PM, March 7th, 2025 for Priority Consideration for 1st Round Interviews!

Examination Procedure:

There will be a competitive evaluation of your qualifications based on a review of the application material and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be complete and thorough in your responses, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click HERE for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Administrative Services Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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