Child Development Instructional Specialist /Toddler - Full Time

Yuba Community College District•Yuba City, CA

About The Position

Under the direction of an assigned Dean or designee, plan, organize, and evaluate learning experiences for Early Childhood Education students and children in a children’s center learning laboratory. The position supports instructional programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children in a campus-based program, while assisting students and instructional staff with learning laboratory activities and assignments. The role plans age-appropriate activities, lesson plans, and instructional materials; helps provide a safe, healthy, and learning-conducive environment; and supports children’s physical and emotional development. Duties also include observing and recording children’s behavior and progress, conducting health checks, participating in parent conferences and orientations, maintaining records, and referring families to appropriate community services. The work takes place in a large, self-contained children’s center with an outdoor play area and constant noise.

Requirements

Meet applicable state regulations: an equivalent combination of 24 ECE/CD units, including core courses; 16 general education units; 6 specialization units; 2 units of adult supervision; and 3 units of an Infant/Toddler course required by CCL Title 22.
Have 350 days of experience in a child care center environment within the past four years.
Knowledge of current concepts used in Early Childhood Education.
Knowledge of basic child psychology and development.
Knowledge of curriculum planning for a child development program.
Knowledge of health and safety requirements for children.
Knowledge of methods for observing, evaluating, and recording child behavior.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Ability to plan, develop, and implement educational experiences for children.
Ability to tutor and direct parent and college student participation in planned activities.
Ability to maintain a healthy and safe environment.
Ability to work independently with little direction and to apply and explain policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
Ability to plan and organize work, meet schedules and timelines, and work confidentially with discretion.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, maintain records, and prepare reports.
Ability to lift children and moderately heavy objects; bend at the waist; kneel or crouch; crawl; see to observe infants and toddlers; hear and speak to exchange information; stand for extended periods; carry, push, or pull; and demonstrate physical agility and stamina.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct student orientations to learning laboratory classes and conduct tours of the assigned center.
Organize and prepare the laboratory classroom before class and reorganize it afterward.
Assist in developing and implementing instructional programs for campus-based infant/toddler, preschool, and school-age programs.
Assist in developing children’s self-concept and acceptance of cultural diversity.
Conduct daily large-group presentations and work with small groups of children in a variety of activities.
Direct classroom and outdoor-yard activities and maintain order and discipline.
Provide an environment that facilitates children’s physical and emotional development and is conducive to learning.
Plan activities, instructional materials, and lesson plans appropriate to the assigned age level.
Assist in designing, developing, and evaluating student learning laboratory materials.
Confer with instructional staff and students about assignments, student progress, and child progress.
Conduct daily health checks of children and students and schedule or reschedule student daily assignments.
Participate in and assist with parent conferences and orientations.
Operate audio-visual and office equipment.
Prepare and maintain records and reports related to attendance, skills development, lesson plans, student performance, and accidents.
Perform assigned clerical support duties and assist in ordering instructional supplies and equipment.
Refer parents and families to appropriate community services.
Perform related duties as assigned.