Early Childhood Educator-Substitute

Glendale Community College • Glendale, CA

207d

About The Position

Performs a variety of specialized duties related to the care and education of young children ranging from 6-months through preschool age and the training of college students at the Child Development Center and Parent Support Center.

Requirements

• Valid Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• Six (6) units of coursework in Infant/Toddler Care.
• Current certificate in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation issued by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
• 16 hours of California Emergency Medical Services Authority approved training on preventive health practices.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Master Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Creates portfolios for children to document each child's growth and development, including anecdotal notes, photos, videos, and work samples.
• Assesses assigned children's social, emotional, cognitive and physical development using the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP); uses these assessment results to guide curriculum planning.
• Scores and assesses developmental screenings (e.g., Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE)) to identify health or developmental factors related to a child's learning or development.
• Delivers curriculum covering all areas of child development including social, emotional, cognitive physical, literacy, and language.
• Performs daily care routines with children (e.g., diapering, grooming, feeding, and toileting) in compliance with District, State, and Federal established laws, codes, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, and requirements.
• Interacts with children in a developmentally appropriate manner, including acknowledging children's emotions and redirecting challenging behaviors.
• Serves simple nutritional meals and designated snacks to children, including monitoring children's consumption of meals.
• Provides work direction to and mentors college students assigned to the Child Development Center.
• Prepares and provides input on safe, effective, and supportive environments for learning by setting up and supervising interest centers.
• Maintains departmental areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition including cleaning up classrooms, outdoor play areas, workrooms, and kitchens.
• Maintains documentation and records including those related to home visits, attendance, curriculum, daily care routines, and parent conferences.
• Verifies time sheets for student workers.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed