"Teacher - Child Development Center/Lab School"

Description

PROJECT FUNDED POSITION, CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

Temporary position, scheduled to end on September 30, 2026.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in providing a safe and stimulating environment that supports the optimal growth and development of each child at the Child Development Center, serve as a role model for assistant teachers, student teachers, service learners, and observers in demonstrating and providing mentoring on developmentally appropriate methods and practices.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This classification is distinguished by requiring skills and abilities necessary for the incumbent to develop and mentor children of pre-school age. This classification requires a person with patience, caring attitude, and stamina to work with and around children. This classification requires a working knowledge of child development, nutrition, and care.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

An associate degree in early childhood education or related field, to include twelve (12) units of Early Childhood Education core classes to include at minimum: Child/Human Growth and Development; Child, Family, and Community; and Programs/Curriculum as designated by the State of California AND three (3) semester units of supervised field experience in an Early Childhood Education setting. OR A California Child Development Teacher permit which includes twelve (12) units of Early Childhood Education core classes to include at minimum: Child/Human Growth and Development; Child, Family, and Community; and Programs/Curriculum as designated by the State of California.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Possession of valid Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificates or the ability to obtain certificates within one (1) month of hire. Must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment physical examination if selected for position.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. If specifically referenced (i.e. degree 'or equivalent'), related experience that is above the minimum requirement may be substituted for education on a year for year basis. Additional assessment is required for Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Preschool curriculum. Theories and principles of early childhood development, including the fundamental principles of the Reggio Emilia approach. Methods used to document children's work include computer skills, photography, and various media/languages (clay, paint, wire, music, dance, and movement). Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Applicable laws, codes, state regulations and accreditation, policies, and procedures.

Ability to: Communicate with and resolve issues from students and parents. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Meet schedules and timelines. Plan and organize work. Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding the diverse racial, ethnic, disabled, sexual orientation, and community college students cultural populations. Applicable laws, codes, state regulations, and accreditation, policies, and procedures.

Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Design, plan, and implement learning environments and daily schedule of the classroom to include cognitive development, creative expression, physical motor development, social and emotional development, and multicultural experiences.

2. Work with assistant teachers and student teachers to ensure a continuous quality program.

3. Prepare to support and help provide a well-organized program each day.

4. Share responsibility for classroom activities with the assistant teacher.

5. Encourages family participation in children's activities; provides information about community resources to parents including health, social services.

6. Communicate directly with parents and provide guidance and assistance to them as needed.

7. Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy classroom environment.

8. Observe and provide feedback on the quality of interactions between mentees and children.

9. Attend staff meetings and contribute as requested and appropriate.

SALARY SCHEDULE: CSEA - Classified Bargaining Unit

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This is a non-telecommuting position. Must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment physical examination if selected for position. Environment: Work is performed primarily in a Children's Center and outdoor environment with frequent interruptions and distractions; contact with children and parents; contact with blood and other body fluids. Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a Children's Center; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight and to lift moderately heavy children; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard, and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.