Early Childhood Instructional Specialist Short Term Hourly (Temporary)

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: E = indicates essential duties of the position

• Plans, oversees, and implements class programs in accordance with State guidelines and the policies and philosophy of the Child Development Center. (E)
• Modifies elements of the program to the needs of individual children with concerns for their interests, special talents and individual style and pace of learning. (E)
• Maintains a healthy, safe, and comfortable environment that is inviting and supportive of ethnic and family diversity. (E)
• Oversees other adults in the classroom and in assuring the smooth coordination of classroom activities and adult and child relationships. (E)
• Participates in recommended training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of professional growth. (E)
• Assists children to become aware of their roles as integral members of a group, including children who speak languages other than English.
• Prepares materials for in-service activities; prepares practicum and student evaluations.
• Implement methods for effectively utilizing the services of classroom assistants.
• Performs general set up and clean up duties including lifting equipment and maintaining the sanitation of toys, materials, and the general surroundings.
• Participates in public relations events sponsored by the school.
• Incorporates computer-supported instruction in the classroom.
• Gathers and/or collects additional resources to compliment learning topics and special interests.
• Documents and collect skill samples in accordance with state Desired Results forms, for use in children's assessments and evaluations.
• Provides for the safety and general hygiene of children at the center; assists with toilet training; changes diapers; monitors playground activities.
• Performs a variety of administrative responsibilities including preparation of reports, information letters, ordering learning materials.
• Operates a variety of software applications to create newsletters, documents, planning forms, and earning materials.
• Establishes community partnerships to support and extend Child Development Center Activities.
• Provides basic first aid and CPR as necessary; assists children in preparing for lunch; and serves food, drinks and snacks.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to:

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development including core courses supplemented by three units supervised field experience;
• AND/OR possession of or eligibility to possess a Teacher permit (or higher level permit) as stated on the current Child Development Permit Matrix issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing;
• AND at least one year experience working in a Child Development Center or in the child development area a minimum of three hours per day within the last two years.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate Child Development Permit.
• Valid Early Childhood Education Certificate.
• Basic First Aid/CPR Certificate.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

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

ABILITY TO:

• Supervise children of various ages and adult student worker and volunteers.
• 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: Not applicable – no permanent full-time staff to supervise.

CONTACTS: Co-workers, other departmental personnel, children, parents, faculty, classified staff, and the general public.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Lifting children and moderately heavy objects
• Kneeling, crouching, 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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Organization

Antelope Valley College is a comprehensive community college in the California Community College System dedicated to providing services to a broad range of students with a variety of educational goals. Antelope Valley College is dedicated to providing educational programs and services as expressed in the California Master Plan for Higher Education. The College is committed to equal educational opportunity and reinforces that commitment through a program of active affirmation of diversity.

Antelope Valley College is dedicated to meeting the dynamic needs of a changing community. The College addresses the educational needs of a diverse and evolving population. The College recognizes that it is uniquely capable of responding to the requirements of regional business, industry, and public service, as well as the social and cultural needs of the Antelope Valley.

Antelope Valley College affirms the rights of the individual and respects human dignity. The programs and activities of the College foster the individual's ability to think clearly, critically, and independently to meet the demands of an increasingly complex society. The student is the primary concern of the College. The curriculum, activities, and services of the College help students understand their physical, cultural, ethnic, and social environment. The preservation of academic freedom provides a college environment in which students and faculty can examine ideas freely.

This philosophy is reflected in the curriculum, the student-faculty relation-ships, the services and resources, and the policies of the College.

Antelope Valley College, a public institution of higher education, provides a quality,comprehensive education to a diverse population of learners. We are committed to student success offering value and opportunity, in service to our community.

We offer:

Associate Degree Programs

Associate degree programs comprised of general education courses, proficiency requirements, designated courses in a specific major or area of emphasis. Associate degrees provide students with "the ability to think and to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; to use mathematics; to understand the modes of inquiry of the major disciplines; to be aware of other cultures and times; to achieve insights gained through experience in thinking about ethical problems; and to develop the capacity for self-understanding."

Career Technical Programs

Certificate and degree programs comprised of "essential career technical instruction" in a variety of business, technical, and occupational courses designed to enhance students' knowledge and skills leading to employment, career advancement, certification, and state or federal licensure. We award both Chancellor's Office approved Certificates of Achievement and locally approved Certificates of Proficiency.

Transfer/General Education Courses

Transfer/general education courses in communication and critical thinking, the physical and biological sciences, arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and technical education. Completion of these courses allows students to fulfill degree requirements or enroll in upper division courses and programs at accredited four-year institutions through our articulation agreements.

Basic Skills Courses

Basic skills courses in reading, writing, mathematics, English as a Second Language, and learning and study skills. These courses offer students essential foundation skills that are necessary for success in college-level degree applicable courses.

Student Support and Instructional Support

A variety of services in academic, career, and personal counseling, in library instruction and course support, in learning assistance. These services support the needs of students in pursuing and achieving their educational goals.

Workforce Preparation and Economic Development

Workforce programs, job preparation courses (non-degree applicable) and a variety of services that contribute to the educational and economic well being of the community.

Personal Enrichment and Professional Development

Community service offerings, non-credit, not-for-credit classes and services that develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for students to be effective members of the community. These classes enhance the community's social, cultural, and economic well being. Non-credit course offerings may lead to a Certificate of Completion and/or Certificate of Competency.