Preschool Services Department (PSD) Staff Training Instructor Trainee*

The Job

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

Performance, Education & Resource Centers (PERC) is recruiting for a Preschool Services Department (PSD) Staff Training Instructor Trainee* 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.



This excellent opportunity for career growth also offers a lucrative compensation and benefits package!

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:

Benefits by Occupational Unit (BbOU) Summary

Employee Benefits

County Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

A hybrid telework schedule may be offered upon satisfactory work performance. The department may also offer a 9/80 schedule, where incumbents enjoy a nine-day biweekly schedule.

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: 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

Monthly

Annually

Staff Training Instructor Trainee

$24.20 - $32.44

$4,194 - $5,622

$50,336 - $67,475

Staff Training Instructor

$29.39 - $40.38

$5,094 - $6,999

$61,131 - $83,990

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.

-AND-
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. If you have a completed degree in a field not listed in the minimum requirements, transcripts must be attached to review for relevant coursework.

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 and experience with Head Start/State Preschool programs, Community Care Licensing, and Title 22 regulations.

Selection Process

Application Procedure :

To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00pm, Friday, January 30, 2026 .

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 before the posted filing deadline. 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.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment. If you require technical assistance, please follow the link 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 spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

Review the County Employment Process for more information

Administrative Services Unit

San Bernardino County 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 other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 1/30/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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