Temporary - Assistant Teacher - Child Development Center

Mendocino College • Ukiah, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Mendocino-Lake Community College District is currently accepting applications for a Short-Term, Non-Continuing Assistant Teacher for our Child Development Center. This is a temporary, non-continuing position. We are seeking an equity-minded person who is committed to supporting our diverse student population and the District Mission. Under direction of a Child Development Specialist, assists in the supervision of children and implementing curriculum.

Requirements

• Must meet Human Resources guidelines for qualified hiring; including by not limited to a Live Scan background check; Criminal Records Clearance, Child Abuse Index.
• Must successfully complete a Physician’s Report and TB Clearance.
• High School Diploma and/or GED equivalent.
• Must be CPR and First Aide certified (within one year of hire) and meets all training requirements outlined by Community Care Licensing.
• Understanding of childcare principles
• Mandated reporting obligations
• Safety principles and practices
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of stakeholders
• Follow verbal and written directions
• Follow through on assigned task
• Conduct self in a professional manner
• Abide by District policies and procedures
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Frequently change physical positions
• Move quickly
• Walk and/or stand for long periods of time
• Sit at children’s eye level
• Stoop, bend, twist, and reach
• Hear a child calling for help
• See a child on the playground or in the classroom

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and implementing daily program
• Applies and follows proper safety and emergency procedures
• Assists in preparing and setting up activities
• Uses effective positive discipline methods that are respectful of the child
• Assists in collecting data for maintenance of developmental records
• Works in cooperation with team members to keep yard and equipment safe and in order
• Treats all children with dignity and respect
• Assists in the supervision of the classroom and yard
• Report to work on time for assigned working hours
• Attends and participates in team meetings and all-staff meetings
• Maintains the confidentiality of all Center information and records
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Bronze level benefit plan at the cost of the employee
• Forty (40) hours of sick leave per fiscal year
• May be eligible for CalPERS Retirement (contingent upon number of hours worked within the fiscal year)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED