About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of the Child Development Center, provide a nurturing learning environment and general oversight and management of children between the ages of birth through school age; assist College students with a variety of information and hands-on training as assigned. Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

  • Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development including core courses supplemented by three units supervised field experience;
  • Possession of or eligibility to possess a Teacher permit (or higher level permit) as stated on the current Child Development Permit Matrix issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing;
  • At least one year experience working in a Child Development Center or in the child development area a minimum of three hours per day within the last two years.
  • Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate Child Development Permit.
  • Valid Early Childhood Education Certificate.
  • Basic First Aid/CPR Certificate.

Nice To Haves

  • Basic principles of early childhood development.
  • Basic nutrition standards.
  • Basic methods of supervision of children in a child care setting.
  • Basic first aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

  • Plans, oversees, and implements class programs in accordance with State guidelines and the policies and philosophy of the Child Development Center.
  • Modifies elements of the program to the needs of individual children with concerns for their interests, special talents and individual style and pace of learning.
  • Maintains a healthy, safe, and comfortable environment that is inviting and supportive of ethnic and family diversity.
  • Oversees other adults in the classroom and in assuring the smooth coordination of classroom activities and adult and child relationships.
  • Participates in recommended training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of professional growth.
  • Assists children to become aware of their roles as integral members of a group, including children who speak languages other than English.
  • Prepares materials for in-service activities; prepares practicum and student evaluations.
  • Implements methods for effectively utilizing the services of classroom assistants.
  • Performs general set up and clean up duties including lifting equipment and maintaining the sanitation of toys, materials, and the general surroundings.
  • Participates in public relations events sponsored by the school.
  • Incorporates computer-supported instruction in the classroom.
  • Gathers and/or collects additional resources to compliment learning topics and special interests.
  • Documents and collect skill samples in accordance with state Desired Results forms, for use in children's assessments and evaluations.
  • Provides for the safety and general hygiene of children at the center; assists with toilet training; changes diapers; monitors playground activities.
  • Performs a variety of administrative responsibilities including preparation of reports, information letters, ordering learning materials.
  • Operates a variety of software applications to create newsletters, documents, planning forms, and earning materials.
  • Establishes community partnerships to support and extend Child Development Center Activities.
  • Provides basic first aid and CPR as necessary; assists children in preparing for lunch; and serves food, drinks and snacks.
  • Performs other related duties as may be assigned.
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