Child Development Assistant II

Hayward Unified School District • Hayward, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in the care and supervision of infants, preschool and school-age children at an assigned childcare center or other learning environment; assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of the children; perform a variety of clerical support duties. This role involves ensuring the health and safety of students, maintaining a clean and orderly learning environment, and participating in parent conferences. The position also requires assisting students with homework, building self-esteem, and responding to their needs in a patient and sensitive manner. Additionally, the assistant will help with meal times, toileting, and outdoor play, and may accompany students on field trips. Interpretation of classroom activities to parents and visitors is also a part of the role. The position requires attending in-service trainings and staff meetings.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school.
• Completion of (6) or more semester units of ECE or child development for Level I.
• Completion of (12) or more semester units of ECE or child development for Level II.
• An Associate Teacher Permit for Level II (candidates who do not hold a current permit but have completed the required units may be considered, but must obtain the permit within six months of hire).
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency within six months of employment for Level I.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency at the time of hiring for Level II.
• Basic principles and practices of early child development including proper care and discipline.
• Child guidance principles and practices.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
• Operation of standard office and classroom equipment.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Ability to provide quality child care and a safe environment for children.
• Ability to assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment.
• Ability to reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students as directed by the teacher.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to be flexible to perform work within changing priorities.
• Sufficient interpersonal skill to work harmoniously with staff, students, administrators, parents and others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate standard office and classroom equipment.
• Ability to observe health and safety regulations.
• Ability to perform clerical duties related to classroom activities.
• Ability to maintain routine records.
• Ability to learn first aid and CPR techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Work with school age children (Level I).
• Work with infants and pre-school children (Level II).
• Possess a current Associate Teacher Permit (for Level II candidates).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care and supervision of infants, preschool and school-age children at an assigned childcare center or other learning environment.
• Assist in opening and closing assigned classroom; set up and put away toys, learning materials and equipment.
• Assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of the children.
• Assist children with homework and classroom assignments.
• Read age-appropriate stories to students.
• Prepare classroom for naptime.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparation of instructional materials, duplicating materials, taking attendance and maintaining student records and files.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures.
• Maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
• Perform light housekeeping duties including washing dishes, clearing lunch tables, cleaning mats and workstations, sweeping floors and cleaning sinks.
• Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom and during outdoor activities according to approved procedures.
• Report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Participate in parent conferences as assigned.
• Assist students regarding the building of self-esteem.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Respond to a child's needs and problems in a patient, caring and sensitive manner.
• Assist with snack and lunch time as assigned.
• Escort children to the cafeteria for breakfast as assigned.
• Clean up eating areas and wash children's hands and faces after play times and meals as needed.
• Assist children with toileting as needed, change diapers and soiled clothing as needed.
• Oversee groups of children in games and play activities.
• Assure safe outdoor play.
• Accompany students on field trips as assigned.
• Administer basic first aid as needed.
• Interpret and explain classroom activities to parents and visitors including techniques of individual instruction and small group instruction in the areas of manipulative play, creative art, block building, dramatic play, science and language arts.
• Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a computer, copier, audio-visual equipment.
• Attend and participate in a variety of in-service trainings, staff meetings and childcare center functions.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Positions typically work 17.5 - 40 hours/week.
• Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits.
• Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate in medical health benefits on a voluntary basis.
• Health benefit costs are 100% employee paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
• Employees may opt out of health coverage upon presentation of proof of alternate coverage.
• Dental coverage is mandatory for all employees working 20 hours per week, or more.
• Less than half-time employees may participate in dental coverage on a voluntary basis.
• The District contributes the full premium for 'employee only' dental coverage.

What This Job Offers

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