"Program Specialist, Early Childhood Education"

Program Specialist, Early Childhood Education

Riverside Community College District

Job Location: Riverside, California

Category: Child Care and Youth Programs

Type: Full-Time

Department: Early Childhood Ed (R)

Position Type: Support Staff (Classified / Confidential)

College/Campus: Riverside

Physical location of the position: Riverside

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Length: 12-month

Salary Range: Grade H

Salary Amount: $5,350 - $6,513

Salary Type: Monthly

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the supervision of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Center Manager, this position provides administrative support for the program through the creation and maintenance of a variety of files; and preparation of various documents, reports and files, all in support of the program.

PROVIDES WORK OR LEAD DIRECTION TO: Not applicable.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent is required. An associate's degree from an accredited institution is desired. Two years closely related experience involving extensive public contact in a child development center program is required. Experience in a college early childhood education lab school setting is desired.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Current office methods, machines and software, particularly related to child development centers.
• ECE practices, procedures and protocols.
• California Community Care Licensing Title 22 rules, regulations and laws that pertain to ECE and Child Development Centers.
• National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation standards.

ABILITY TO:

• Adapt to the diverse situations that arise in ECE child development centers, particularly in a college lab school.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Articulate and interpret school philosophy, mission, rules, policies and procedures.
• Operates a variety of office equipment including computer, printer, copier, fax, and scanner.
• Make simple arithmetic computations.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Use good communication and written skills; use correct English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Use interpersonal skills using tact; patience, and courtesy.
• Establish and maintain a friendly, supportive atmosphere for ECE families, students, staff, faculty, and the public.
• Attend a variety of meetings and participate in District and ECE provided "in-service" training programs.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Per California Community Care Licensing Title 22 Regulations, the candidate must possess and maintain a valid Child Development Site Supervisor Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and First Aid (basic/pediatric) and basic CPR (adult/child/infant/AED) Trainings.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

1. Creates and maintains files and prepares program materials.
2. Assists with payroll.
3. Creates and maintains student observation book.
4. Directs students, visitors, and telephone callers to the appropriate offices and/or other departments.
5. Provides assistance to students in the operation of the child development center office and in the use of office equipment.
6. Prepares and proof a variety of correspondence, reports, and letters from handwritten drafts or verbal instruction.
7. Reviews student employee hire packets for completeness and accuracy; screens applications for student employee eligibility.
8. Supports the facilitation of the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Program Analysts conducting compliance visits.
9. Answers phone calls and disseminates information pertaining to the ECE Center.
10. Prepares ASRCC requisitions and work orders; maintains inventory supplies, materials and equipment.
11. Assists the ECE Center Manager in maintaining special ECE programs, assessments, and National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) portfolios.
12. Performs other duties, related to the position, as assigned.

Work Hours/Work Days: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm

Required Applicant Documents: Resume or Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter

Effective Employment Date: Anticipated start date: January 2026

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

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