Early Childhood Instructional Assistant Short Term Hourly (Temporary)

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This class is distinguished from related classes in the following ways: Early Childhood Instructional Assistant provides short-term hourly work for a limited term at the CDC.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Supervises and/or facilitate play activities of children as requested by Early Childhood Education Specialist.
• Participates with children in group activities.
• Enforcing safety rules and procedures.
• Performs general set up and clean up duties including maintaining the sanitation of toys, materials, and the general surroundings.
• Provides for the safety and general hygiene of children at the center; assists with toilet training; changes diapers; monitors playground activities.
• Setting up, preparing and cleaning up after snack. Assist children with lunch.
• Intervening when children are likely to hurt themselves or others.
• Preparing supplies and the environment for activities.
• Supervising children while napping.
• Observing, recording, and reporting individual child’s behavior as assigned.
• Assisting individual children who experience difficulty in the group and require one-on-one interaction.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education – High School diploma or GED certificate, and the successful completion of twelve (12) units of college level child development education.
• Experience – Requires 6 months of experience in a child care center. Not eligible to work as a student worker.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Possession of or ability to obtain an Associate Teacher Permit or higher within 3 months.
• Child Abuse Training (general and child care)
• TB and required immunizations to work in a child care program.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic principles of early childhood development.
• Basic nutrition standards.
• Basic methods of supervision of children in a child care setting

ABILITY TO:

• Assist in supervision of children of various ages.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.

OTHER INFORMATION

WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Receives general supervision by Childhood Instructional Specialists as well as direction from the Director of Child Development Center, or designee.

CONTACTS:
Children, co-workers, administrators and other staff

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Lifting and moving children and moderately heavy objects
• Kneeling, crouching, and moving around classroom
• Physical exertion in play activities

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works primarily in outdoor/indoor Child Development Center environment
• Intermittent exposure to hazardous materials such as blood borne pathogens, bacteria, constant personal contact with interruption by students and children
• Majority of assignments are carried out during daylight hours.

APPLICATION PROCESS
This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

• Application
• Current resume
• Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
• Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s). Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework.

Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply.
• Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position.
• Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
• Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.

VISA
AVC does not sponsor visas.

ACCOMMODATIONS
If you have, any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.

AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.

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