"Child Care Assistant II - Merritt"

Job Details

College Information

Peralta/College Information

Merritt College

Merritt College is a public, comprehensive, two-year college, maintained by the Peralta Community College District in Alameda County. With a comprehensive day and evening program of transfer, technical, occupational and basic skills education, the College is committed to meeting the educational needs of the diverse student population it serves.

Located on a 125-acre site in the hills of East Oakland, Merritt College combines modern, spacious facilities with a spectacular view of the entire Bay Area. An integral part of a large, busy urban community, the location provides a sense of tranquility and peace.

Position Information

Job Title
Child Care Assistant II - Merritt

Time Base
40 hrs/week 12 months/year

Compensation
Salary Range:$3,446.57 - $4,340.32/mo. Hiring Range: $3,446.57-$3,774.12/mo.The maximum initial placement is Step 3 depending on experience.

Position Type
Classified

Department
Child Care (411)

City
Oakland

State
CA

Job Description Summary

Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of early childhood education-related duties.

Work Schedule
This is normally a full-time position with a work schedule of five days and 40 hours/week. Duties are normally performed 10 months a year. May be required to work some evenings and Saturdays during peak periods, such as registration, audits, fiscal year-end, graduation, etc.

Duties & Responsibilities

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.

• Participates with the Child Care Specialist in planning and implementing the educational program for a group of children ages two (2) months to five (5) years of age.
• Participates in developing curriculum plans, and identifying instructional materials that focus on individual instructional activities.
• Participates in providing age-appropriate language arts, social studies, cognitive arts, computers, science, art, music and physical development educational experiences for children in the group.
• Participates in in-service education meetings and conferences provided for the Center staff.
• Implements educational program for children during hours the Child Care Specialist is not on duty.
• Participates in evaluation and planning sessions with supervisory and/or Center staff.
• Assures that safety precautions are adhered to.
• Supervises and interacts with the children in the classroom and on the playground.
• Completes State and Center paperwork as assigned by the Child Care Specialist.
• Follows and carries out all State, District and Center policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possession of a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or a Regular Children’s Center Instructional Permit is required as a condition of employment.
2. OR
3. Completion of a minimum of twelve (12) semester units of course work in early childhood education/child development(exclusive of field work) including at least one course in each of the following core areas:
• child/human growth and development;
• child, family and community, or child and family relations; infant/toddler;
• programs/curriculum

AND

3. Fifty (50) days of experience in an instructional capacity in a child care and development program, working at least three hours per day within the last two years. (Experience may include paid and/or volunteer work.)
4. Knowledge of early childhood education as related to child development and infant/toddler or nursery school programs.
5. Ability to work effectively, within a team structure and relate to parents, students and staff of various ethnic backgrounds.
6. Possession of valid certification in Pediatric CPR, First Aid and health & safety practices.
7. Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and student

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of early childhood education as related to child development and infant/toddler and pre-school age programs.
• Ability to work effectively within a team structure and relate to parents, students, and staff of various ethnic backgrounds.

Environmental Demands

• Occasional work performed alone
• Constant work around and with people

Other Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 65 lbs.
• Occasional twisting of body
• Occasional use of tactile acuity
• Frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs
• Frequent use of manual dexterity
• Frequent use of visual acuity from a distance, with depth, and for color.
• Frequent reaching high and low levels.
• Frequent audio acuity at all ranges, including speech
• Frequent visual acuity for reading
• Constant use of clear oral communication

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to handle children in an effective and nurturing manner.

Tools & Equipment Used

Equipment needed to maintain a children’s center program and activities

Application Deadline Date
Open Until Filled

Open Date
11/18/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Failure to follow the requirements below may result in your application being disqualified.

Required documents and applications are only accepted through the online process. Please do not mail or fax your application.

Information on transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date.

Copies of diplomas will not substitute for transcripts. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions prior to the final interview.

Note: A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s) (non-U.S. degrees) by the application deadline date.

Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.

Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District which include, but are not limited to, the following items:

REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Tuberculosis Examination: Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit evidence (either skin test or X-ray report) of being free of tuberculosis within the past sixty (60) days. The TB test is a condition of employment and any expense must be borne by the successful candidate.

Fingerprinting Requirement: As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section 88024.

Immigration Requirement: According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.

All new employees are required to complete and sign a verification form and provide documentation attesting that he/she is legally authorized to work in the United States.

District Policy: A Social Security Card will be required following selection and prior to completion of the hiring process. The employment process cannot be completed without a copy of the Social Security Card on file in the Office of Human Resources.

Medical Examination: Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment. Expenses incurred will be borne by the employee.

EEO Statement
The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

Reasonable Accommodations
In conformance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for Reasonable Accommodations may be made to the Office of Human Resources by calling (510) 466-7283.

The Peralta Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. List of References
2. Resume
3. Transcripts
4. Training/Certification Document

Optional Documents

1. Other Document
2. Cover Letter
3. Letter of Recommendation 1