Child Development Center Teacher at Hartnell Community College
About the Employer
Hartnell College is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in California. Founded in 1920 as Salinas Junior College, the school was renamed Hartnell College in 1948, and the Hartnell Community College District was established the following year. The College is preparing to join with its students, employees, alums and the greater community to celebrate its Centennial, beginning in Fall 2019. Hartnell moved into a new building on its current 54-acre site, at 411 Central Ave. in Salinas in 1936. The Main Campus is located in Monterey County, just a 25-minute drive from the scenic Monterey Peninsula and the Monterey Regional Airport. Its Alisal Campus in east Salinas, opened in 2014, houses its Agricultural Business and Technology Institute, its Sustainable Design and Construction Center, a diesel program, an automotive technology program and its computer science program. Hartnell also holds classes at its education center in King City, opened in 2002, and at numerous off-campus locations in north and south Monterey County. Thanks to a $167 million local bond measure – known as Measure T – approved by district voters in 2016, it is preparing to expand that facility and open new centers in Soledad and Castroville, as well as a new state-of-the-art building for its nursing and allied health programs on the Main Campus. Along with renovation of two classroom buildings and new landscaping, also on the Main Campus, those projects are scheduled for completion by 2021. The College serves the Salinas Valley, a fertile agricultural region some 10 miles wide and 100 miles long, as well as part of southern San Benito County. It draws most of its annual enrollment of 17,000 students from Salinas and the communities of Bradley, Castroville, Chualar, Gonzales, Greenfield, Jolon, King City, Lockwood, Moss Landing, San Ardo, San Lucas and Soledad. Students also come from Monterey Peninsula communities and elsewhere in California’s Central Coast, as well as from other states and countries. All are drawn Hartnell's academic excellence and focus on the success of students in its four-year transfer, nursing and technical programs, as well as a proud tradition in intercollegiate athletics, with 12 men’s and women’s teams.
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Child Development Center Teacher
Location:
Main Campus
Job Code:
397
# of Openings:
1
OPEN UNTIL FILLED: first application review June 24, 2022
DESCRIPTION:
Under general direction of administrator, provide a variety of developmentally appropriate, safe, and healthy activities for pre-school children in program; participate in creating and implementing the preschool/infant curriculum; develop lesson plans and learning activities; communicate with parents of the pre-school children on a regular basis; make routine decisions within the established policies and procedures of the department.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This position is the lead instructor in a pre-school classroom who operates with limited supervision. The position must model best practices to Early Childhood Education students, for whom this pre- school classroom is their laboratory as they study to become practitioners in the field.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Plan, oversee, and implement daily preschool or infant/toddler instructional activities according to established policies, licensing regulations, and philosophy of the school.
Participate in and implement any required continuous improvement, program and/or student assessment, or quality control systems or programs mandated by the district, local, state, or national authorities.
Plan, develop, and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans based on the individual needs of the children within the group. Provide an enriched learning environment conducive to the development of each child.
Provide for a safe and healthy environment for children; identify and correct safety hazards; report faulty or malfunctioning equipment; provide first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to ill and injured children; clean and sanitize classroom and play area equipment.
Assist Early Childhood Education students in implementing activities for children in a laboratory environment as part of their instructional program; provide input to student progress as directed.
Train and provide work direction to Early Childhood Education students, work-study students, playground assistants, parent volunteers, and others as assigned; provide a positive role model at all times; explain the preschool and infant toddler program, rules, and regulations to visitors, parents, and others.
Plan, implement, and revise a broad range of age and developmentally-appropriate daily activities in the classroom and on the playground.
Maintain accurate attendance records; prepare records and reports related to assigned activities as directed.
Participate in physical care of preschool and infant/toddler children; oversee and participate in the preparation and serving of breakfast, lunch, and snacks; assist children as necessary.
Conduct parent conferences and parent education sessions and prepare written assessments of the developmental progress of assigned children as specified by the District program and/or controlling state or local agencies.
Attend staff development activities, workshops, and conferences; conduct special training and share information with co-workers.
Assist in maintaining and controlling inventory of instructional supplies; order supplies according to established procedures.
Perform custodial duties as are immediately required to maintain a physical environment that conforms to applicable standards of health and safety, and request custodial and maintenance assistance for non-emergency custodial and maintenance issues.
Oversee the safe operation of the Center independently in case of absences or emergencies.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to students, co-workers, parents, and others; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others using interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and courtesy; take initiative and work independently with general supervision.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Current concepts utilized in early childhood and parent education.
Principles and theories of child growth and development.
Child development and psychology.
State Department of Social Services licensing requirements.
State and local requirements of accountability and assessment, such as the Desired Results
Program of the state department of education.
Best practices in early childhood education and child care.
Health, safety and nutritional requirements of preschool children.
Oral and written communication skills.
Infant and child CPR techniques.
Basic pediatric first aid.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
SKILL TO:
Work effectively with children and parents of a wide variety of ages and differing ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Plan, organize and direct activities for preschool children.
Implement program activities that contribute s to the care, growth and development of children and enhances their growth, development and safety.
Assist in the direction of college student participation in preschool activities.
Serve as a role model for college students and parents of preschool age children regarding the education and care for children.
ABILITY TO:
Interpret and apply department and college rules and policies and instructional techniques.
Assist in the operation of a child development center for children.
Perform clerical work and operate office and audio-visual equipment.
Implement a quality child care program.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Work cooperatively with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, education, or psychology, and at least two years of experience working with children in an early education environment,
OR an associate's degree with at least twenty-four units in early childhood education and a teaching permit and four years of experience in a child care program,
OR any other combination of education, experience and training that would indicate possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities listed herein.
Children's Center Site Supervisor Permit
Appropriate First Aid and CPR certificates
DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience or training in inclusive environments and working with children that have special needs; including social/emotional needs.
Bilingual/Biliterate.
Experience working in a play-based environment with an integrated curriculum.
Experience with a relationships-based approach to learning.
Infant Family Mental Health training or experience.
PHYSICAL EFFORT/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Children's center environment; outdoor play area with climbing structures, sand, and riding toys; lifting children and moderately heavy objects; bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching; crawling; standing for extended periods of time.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Regular, full-time, 10 months per year classified position (non-duty months: June and July). Weekly Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch. Starting salary is $5,309 (Step A). Salary range 34 on CSEA salary schedule: $5,309 to $6,453 per month (5 Steps). District provides health benefits, which currently consist of full medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and high percentage of coverage for eligible dependents. District-paid life, accident and income protection insurance is provided for the employee only. Must become a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
Board Policy 7330 Communicable Diseases-Employees requires that all newly hired and current employees of the Hartnell Community College District be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All new employees must be fully vaccinated by the first day of employment. An exemption may be requested by individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to medical and/or religious reasons. Employees who receive an exemption will be required to wear a mask or face covering while on District property and/or facilities and will be required to undergo COVID-19 testing twice weekly. For more information about Hartnell CCD's vaccine requirement, please visit the District COVID-19 Information Website.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
The following documents MUST be uploaded as attachments to your on-line application:
1. Resume
2. Cover letter
3. College/university transcripts (copies ok)
It is the policy of the Hartnell College Community District that no person shall be discriminated against in any employment procedure on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. The College actively seeks applications from candidates who have multi-cultural experience. Contact the Office of Human Resources and Equal Employment Opportunity if you need any special accommodations to complete the application process.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/3142302
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