Teacher-Child Development Center/Lab School
About The Position
Southwestern Community College District (SWCCD) is committed to meeting the educational goals of its students in an inclusive environment that promotes intellectual growth and develops human potential. We are the leader in equitable education that transforms the lives of students and communities. SWCCD employees are collegial and collaborative. They demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, integrity and respect when interacting with students, colleagues, leadership and members of the Jaguar community. Our employees actively honor and respect diversity to foster a safe and welcoming community where all are inspired to participate and realize a sense of belonging. Incumbents exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Under the direction of the Director, Child Development Center, assist in providing a safe and stimulating environment that supports the optimal growth and development of each child at the Child Development Center, serve as a role model for assistant teachers, student teachers, service learners, and observers in demonstrating and providing mentoring on developmentally appropriate methods and practices.
Requirements
- An Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, INCLUDING three (3) semester units of supervised field experience in an Early Childhood Education setting.
- One year of experience in a licensed Child Development Center.
- Possession of valid Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificates.
- Tuberculosis (TB) test clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Desired age group work experience: birth to 5 years of age, depending on the center's needs.
Responsibilities
- Design, plan, and implement learning environments and daily schedule of the classroom to include cognitive development, creative expression, physical motor development, social and emotional development, and multicultural experiences.
- Work with assistant teachers and student teachers to ensure a continuous quality program.
- Prepare to support and help provide a well-organized program each day.
- Share responsibility for classroom activities with the assistant teacher.
- Encourages family participation in children’s activities; provides information about community resources to parents including health, social services.
- Communicate directly with parents and provide guidance and assistance to them as needed.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy classroom environment.
- Observe and provide feedback on the quality of interactions between mentees and children.
- Attend staff meetings and contribute as requested and appropriate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
