Child Development Specialist
Job Type: Staff
Department: McCarthy Child Development Center
Basic Function:
Basic FunctionUnder the direction of the Director, Child Development Center, perform a variety of instructional and clerical duties designed to assist the Director in the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate programs and services for children 12 months to 5 years of age, in the McCarthy Family Child Development and Training Center which includes supervision of Early Childhood Education lab students, student workers, volunteers and groups of children; plan, develop and implement lesson plans for assigned groups of children.
Representative Duties:
Representative Duties• Provide continuous supervision of assigned groups of children to assure safety and welfare; refer ill or injured children to the Director.• Plan, oversee and implement an age appropriate children’s program in accordance with state regulations and the policies of the Child Development Center; ; prepare daily lesson plans and design, plan and implement developmentally age-appropriate curriculum according to state funding terms and conditions and center goals and objectives.• Observe the behavior and health of children continually throughout the period of attendance; provide and promote appropriate guidance and discipline techniques to children; document and collect skill samples in accordance with state Desired Results forms, for use in children’s assessments, evaluations and lesson plans; maintain a portfolio on each child.• Provide direction and oversee student workers and lab students in the classroom and in assuring the smooth coordination of classroom activities and student/child relationships; support staff and lab students in the implementation of lesson plans; plan, direct and evaluate the work of College students assigned to the learning laboratory.• Under the Director’s supervision, communicate with parents on a daily basis, gathering input and giving feedback on the child’s progress; conduct bi-annual parent conferences sharing pertinent information in the child’s growth and development based on the analysis of the Desired Results Development Profile; conduct special conferences as required.• Perform a variety of administrative duties involved in daily attendance, meal counts, medications control and others; operate a computer and a variety of software applications to create documents, planning forms and learning materials.• Perform housekeeping tasks and maintain a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment that is inviting and supportive of ethnic, cultural, and family diversity; maintain, and store equipment and supplies used in the course of daily activities.• Set-up and maintain physical environments in accordance with the state standards, Environmental Rating Scales, adapting to the current needs and interest of the children; maintain current inventory of classroom supplies; open and close facility as necessary; plan, provide and evaluate indoor and outdoor learning environments.• Administer health checks to students upon arrival at the Center.• Participate in staff meetings, staff development activities and workshops.• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.• In the temporary absence of the Director, serve as acting director and designated contact person.• Perform related duties as assigned. 
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum QualificationsAny combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by twenty-four (24) units early childhood education/child development (ECE/CD) including core courses and sixteen (16) General Education (GE) units and two (2) years of experience as a teacher, tutor, instructional aid; or completion of an associate degree or higher in early childhood education/child development or related field, including three (3) semester units supervised field experience in ECE setting; or the equivalent.
Licenses & Other RequirementsPossession of a current Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certificate. Possession of a current and valid Child Development Teacher permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, in compliance with state regulations. Incumbents must possess a current and valid Child Development Teacher permit for the duration of their employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Three (3) theory units specific to the infant/toddler in early childhood education and development.
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of:Fundamentals and basic subject matter, terminology, techniques, equipment and materials used in the McCarthy Family Child Development and Training Center; general child growth and development principles; appropriate curriculum practices for infants, toddlers and preschoolers; methods and procedures of preparing instructional materials; methods of observing, evaluating and recording child behavior; college and Center policies; child care abuse reporting regulations; community resources available to parents; basic record-keeping; appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
Ability to:
Ability to:Apply methods and procedures to be followed in an instructional situation; apply theoretical concepts of child psychology to concrete situations; plan, develop and implement a developmentally; appropriate program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; learn, interpret and apply departmental and District policies, rules and regulations; establish discipline for young children; lift and carry children; understand and follow oral and written instructions; perform routine clerical work; work independently with little direction at a variety of assignments; work cooperatively with others; apply basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; direct and provide input to evaluation of ECE students working in the classroom as a laboratory assignment.
Physical Demands:
Working Conditions: Working ConditionsEnvironment: Indoor and outdoor work environment.
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Weekly Working Hours: 40
Work Schedule & Hours: Monday - 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Tuesday - 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Wednesday - 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Thursday - 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Friday - 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Salary Schedule Range: Classified Salary Range 9: $23.74 - $33.40 hourly
Specific Departmental Needs:
Posting Number: 23-033
Number of Vacancies: 4
Desired Start Date: 07/17/2023
Interview Date: 05/12/2023
Posting Open Date: 03/31/2023
Posting Close Date: 4/30/2023
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
REQUIRED REFERENCES:Professional References must include at least three supervisors and two colleagues. Please include name, title, relationship and current phone numbers. Letters of reference and personal references will not be accepted in lieu of the required professional references.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
• Resume: Must include length of employment (month/year start & end dates) for each employer.• Cover Letter: Please address how you meet the minimum requirements for this position and any special qualifications you possess.• College Transcripts: For consideration of college coursework, transcripts must be attached. Diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.
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