Benefits: Workers Compensation Coverage Only
Job Description
DEFINITION Under general supervision, provides care and instruction for infants and toddlers and/or preschool children in a child development center environment; instructs children in social, behavioral, manipulative and language development skills; participates in the planning, organizing and conducting of instructional and training programs; aides parents in developing child rearing skills; and performs related work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of: general functions, policies, rules and regulations of a community college child care center; Health, safety, and nutritional requirements of young children; Principles of child development, psychology and early childhood education; Needs and behavior of children of various ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds; Federal and state regulations pertaining to early childhood education; Public and human relations skills.
Ability to: Understand and independently carry out oral and written instructions; Use good judgment; Perform simple mathematics; Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Education and Experience
Any combination of education, experience and/or training that would likely provide the above-required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Typically: 24 semester college units in early childhood education/child development, including at least 12 semester units in school age education; plus at least 16 semester general education units. Experience: 350 days (at a minimum of 3 hours/day) caring directly for children during the last four years.
Special Requirements: Must pass licensing requirements that include a medical clearance and a background investigation, including reference checks and a state criminal history report, prior to the start of employment.
Licenses and Certificates
Must possess a valid Child Development Permit as a Teacher (or higher level) from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Proof of satisfying current community care Title 22 licensing requirements.
