Child Development Center Assistant 37.5%

Job Number

CLA00591P

Position Type

Classified Part Time

Percentage Employee

37.5%

Number of Months Assignment

12

Starting Date

As soon as possible

Current Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 7:30am – 5:00pm (15 hours a week) Days and hours of employment may change depending on District needs.

Salary Range

11

Salary

$1,320.25 – $1,688.77 monthly – Successful candidate will start at step 1 except in cases where District deems appropriate. This is a Categorically Funded position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Location

Main Campus

Department

Child Development Center

Open Date

04/03/2026

Closing Date

04/17/2026

Basic Function

Under general supervision of an administrator or manager, the incumbent assists the teacher in all classroom functions and activities; provides supervision of the children and ensures a safe environment for all while providing opportunities for children to explore and grow.

Representative Duties

1. Assists teachers in delivering assigned curriculum and setting up the learning environments with a variety of materials; sets up indoor and outdoor equipment, such as blocks, tricycles, balls, slides, pools, water tables, and animal cages. E
2. Provides health assistance and training to the children with toileting, diapering, hand washing and all other self-care tasks.; changes diapers, clothes, and shoes, as needed. E
3. Serves as a role model to the children, modeling developmentally appropriate language, social behavioral, and physical skills for young children. E
4. Assists in supervision of children for safety in the indoor and outdoor environments including picking up children up to 50 pounds; assists teacher with any injuries incurred by a child; reports all child injuries to administration
5. Assists in the delivery of the nutritional program by serving food to children and recording point of service; assists in the removal and clean-up of meals served to children E
6. Assists and maintains classroom cleanliness and cleanliness in other areas as necessary to continue program operation; assists, maintains, and cares for classroom pets including cleaning of cages, proper nutrition, feeding, and watering; does laundry when necessary. E
7. Provides encouragement and emotional support to children; provides positive and effective interactions between colleagues, parents, and children. E
8. Assists and maintains the naptime environment including setting up cots and necessary bedding; maintains a quiet and restful environment and interacts with the children E
9. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties in support of the departments day-to-day activities and/or operations including but not limited to greets and directs visitors, answers phone calls, responds to callers, and directs incoming phone calls; opens, screens, and distributes mail and corres­pondence; photocopies documents and requests duplication services; ensures maintenance and repairs of assigned work areas, facilities, or equipment; enters various requests for services from IT, Facilities, and Maintenance; contacts vendors for equipment service, when needed; follows-up with vendors to ensure satisfactory completion or requests; may perform simple repairs or maintenance standard office equipment. E
10. Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the position E

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• District and college policies, procedures, rules, and regulations related to the area of assignment.
• California Education Code and Title V as it relates to the area of assignment.
• Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Current principles and practices of early childhood education and development.

Ability to:

• Perform the essential responsibilities of the position.

Education and Experience

• Twelve (12) units of Early Childhood Education core courses.
• Six (6) units in child development/early childhood education courses in curriculum and/or field work.
• Child Development Assistant Teacher Permit or higher issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required qualifications for the position.

License Certificates/Credentials

• A valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
• First Aid Certification and Pediatric First Aid Certification.
• CPR and First Aid Certificate from the American Red Cross or other authorized agency.
• Maintain Child Development Assistant Teacher Permit or higher issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver license.

Working Conditions

Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date. Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.

• Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
• Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Childrens Center Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
• Possession of a Red Cross first aid certificate.

PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.

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