Job Title Child Development Assistant - Preschool - Part Time
Location Woodland Community College - Woodland, CA
Job Description
BASIC FUNCTION:Under the direction of an Administrator or designee, assist in the operation of a child care center for children; assist with providing a high quality child development program.
Essential Duties Summary
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Assist in the implementation of a program of activities that contributes to the care, growth and development of children and enhances their growth, development and safety.
Participate in implementing the curriculum plan based on assessment results intended to be used by the teacher to guide continuous program improvement.
Participate in the observation, documentation, and reflection on the learning, development, and progress of children, 18 months through 5 years of age, who are enrolled in an early care and education program.
Assist Early Childhood Education college students in implementing activities for children in a laboratory environment as part of their instructional program; provide input to Early Childhood Education college student progress as directed.
Assist small groups of children by following established schedule/routine of developmentally appropriate activities.
Assist in the planning and development of the program through providing input and/or recommendations in the preparation of lesson plans; compile resources and materials to ensure intentional learning is developed.
Attend and contribute to staff meetings as required; prepare records and reports as directed.
Record attendance of children; provide input and/or recommendations for discussions with parents as requested.
Assist in maintaining and controlling inventory of instructional supplies.
Perform duties as required to maintain a physical environment that conforms to applicable standards of health and safety.
Oversee the operation of the cCenter independently in case of absences or emergencies.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Child development and psychology.
Department of Social Services licensing requirements.
Research based methods used in child care.
Health and safety regulations, specifically supervision.
Oral and written communication skills.
Infant, child, and Adult CPR techniques and AED.
Basic pediatric first aid.
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles.
ABILITY TO:
Assist in the operation of a day care center for children.
Assist with providing a high quality child development program.
Provide effective supervision for children according to Title 22 regulations.
Lead activities for children.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Work cooperatively with others.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, including those from a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff
Required Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Any combination equivalent to: sufficient course work to qualify for a Child Development Associate Permit including at least twelve core units in Early Childhood Education or equivalent courses and one year of experience in a child development program. (Permit must be applied for within 30 days of the hire date)
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Child Development Associate Permit or equivalent
Appropriate First Aid and AED certificates
California Child Care Provider Health and Safety Certificate (to be obtained within 30 working days from date of hire)
Driver's license and/or ability to provide own transportation to and from assigned sites
Desired/Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Large, self-contained children's center environment
Outdoor play area with climbing structures, sand, and riding toys
Constant noise
Contact with dissatisfied individuals
Moderate to high noise levels
Potentional exposure to bodily fluids
Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Lifting children and moderately heavy objects up to 40 lbs
Bending at the waist
Kneeling or crouching
Crawling
Seeing to observe infants and toddlers
Carrying, pushing or pulling
Physical agility and stamina
Effectively communicating to exchange information in person and on the telephone
Reading various materials
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time
Range/Step Range 19 (CSEA Salary Schedule)
Salary Range $18.50- $26.08/Hr. (Steps 1-11)
Benefits Information
PART-TIME (less than .60 PTE): Part-time positions less than .60 PTE are not entitled to any District paid fringe benefits. The District does however; provide the employee prorated leaves including vacation, sick leave and paid holidays. Employees less than .50 PTE contribute to an Alternative Retirement System (Apple). Employees whose, PTE is between .50 and .60 contribute to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
EEO Statement
Equal Employment Opportunity The Yuba Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Yuba Community College District will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.
The Yuba Community College District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.
Board Policies Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Commitment to Diversity
Posting Detail Information
Internal vs. External External
Posting Number AS814P
Open Date 11/25/2024
Close Date 01/10/2025
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Position is categorically funded, position contingent upon continued funding and Board approval. Important Instructions:
The Child Development Assistant position is classified as Part Time (.50 PTE - 12 Months), entails an average commitment of 20 hours per week.
The work schedule is structured into daily four-hour shifts, spanning Monday through Friday, within the timeframe of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
This position requires sufficient course work to qualify for a Child Development Associate Permit including at least (12) twelve core units in Early Childhood Education or equivalent courses and (1) one year of experience in a child development program.
To apply for this position, interested candidates are required to complete an online application, including submission of an EEO/Diversity Statement and unofficial transcripts through the People Admin application portal.
Education Code §87408.6 states that no person shall be initially employed by a community college district in an academic or classified position unless the person has submitted to an examination within the past sixty (60) days to determine that he/she/they is free of active tuberculosis.
As a condition of employment, the position you are applying for will require that you provide fingerprints to the local police department. The fees charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI for the fingerprint report is the employee's responsibility.
Fingerprint clearance must be received prior to the employee's first day on the job.
Sponsorship The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.