Child Development Teacher (SBVC)

Position Type:

Classified

Number of Vacancies:

1

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full Time

Employment Period:

Classified-12 Month

Summary Description

Under general supervision, assumes responsibility for the education, health, and safety of young children 0 to 60 months of age enrolled in the Child Development Center programs; plans and implements developmentally appropriate programs for assigned children that promote learning of language, communication, emergent literacy, social, cognitive, play, and creative skills.

This is the journey level class within the Child Development Teacher series. Employees at the Child Development Teacher level are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit and are expected to perform duties with minimal direction and immediate supervision. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Child Development Assistant in that the Child Development Teacher serves as Teacher in an assigned classroom with full responsibility for education, health, and safety of young children in the assigned classroom while the Child Development Assistant serves in an Assistant Teacher capacity. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Senior Child Development Teacher in that the Senior position serves as a lead position with lead supervisory responsibilities at the Child Development Center.

Examples of Duties

1. Plans, prepares, and implements curriculum according to specific age and development of each individual child; prepares weekly lesson plan that outlines themes, learning activities, goals, and objectives.
2. Modifies elements of the program to meet the needs of individual children with concerns for their interests, special talents, and individual style and pace of learning.
3. Supervises planned activities in a classroom and outdoor setting; works with groups of children in a variety of activities in a warm and positive manner while maintaining order and discipline.
4. Supervises family style meals including breakfast, lunch, and snack.
5. Provides a quiet and peaceful atmosphere for children to sleep.
6. Arranges classroom environments to enhance interest in learning according to the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS).
7. Maintains a clean, healthy, safe, and orderly indoor and outdoor environment by following Center policies and procedures for health and safety related issues; does laundry; performs general housekeeping duties as required.
8. Assists with the general hygiene of the children including toilet training, diaper changing, and other activities requiring contact with bodily fluids.
9. Prepares children to attend and perform at special events including graduation ceremony and winter break ceremony.
10. Provides lead supervision and training to laboratory students, student workers, CalWorks workers, short-term employees, parents, and volunteers assigned to the Center; provides training to college students with Child Development majors.
11. Observes and documents each individual child’s growth and development on a continuous basis; documents each child’s growth and development through pictures, anecdotal notes, and sample work; implements state required Desired Result Development Profile (DRDP) Assessment for each child.
12. Maintains appropriate records and completes assigned paperwork and reports in an accurate and timely manner; maintains complete attendance reports; monitors and oversees student workers time sheets; oversees and records parent hours for assigned classes.
13. Communicates with parents and staff to develop positive, reciprocal relationships; conducts formal parent/teacher conferences to discuss assessments; conducts other conferences as needed.
14. Identifies and refers children with special needs to parents and the Child Development Center Director; mainstreams children with special needs into other classrooms.
15. Provides opportunities for other departments to observe and interview within the classroom setting.
16. Attends and participates in professional group meetings, conferences, and workshops; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the field of early childhood education; incorporates new developments as appropriate.
17. Prepares and compiles requests for instructional supplies; identifies vendors; receives instructional supplies from various vendors; inventories supplies; distributes supplies; stores additional items for future use.
18. Participates in staff meetings; plans and conducts assigned staff meetings.
19. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

Education/Training:

An Associate’s degree or the equivalent with major course work in early childhood education, child development, or a closely related field.

Experience:
Two years’ experience working in a licensed child development program as a teacher of infants, toddlers, or preschoolers, or three years’ experience working as a Child Development Assistant in a licensed child development program.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Possession of a current pediatric C.P.R. Certificate and First Aid Certificate.

Possession of a Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Certificate.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of:
Operations, services, and activities of a full service child development center.
Concepts in early childhood education.
Principles and applications of child development theory.
Basic child psychology and development.
Principles and practices of curriculum planning.
Age appropriate and emergent curriculum.
Methods and techniques of instructional and recreational program development.
Appropriate activities for children of various age and skill level to develop each child socially, emotionally, intellectually, creatively, and physically to his/her fullest potential.
Socialization techniques.
Health and safety requirements of children.
Potential safety issues within a group care setting; appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
Methods of observing, evaluating, and recording child behavior.
Child development assessment techniques.
Principles of basic first aid and CPR.
Basic nutritional requirements for young children.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations governing the operations and activities of a child development center.
Basic principles of report preparation.
English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.

Ability to:
Plan, prepare, and implement daily, weekly, and monthly curriculum.
Define and interpret curriculum goals and objectives.
Develop and implement instructional and recreational activities according to the needs of the children and Center policy.
Instruct and supervise children of various ages involved in Child Development Center activities.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with preschool and school-aged children, students, parents, and staff.
Understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
Observe, evaluate, and record child development.
Recognize and define present and potential behavioral and learning problems of children.
Apply appropriate disciplinary action.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Prepare for and conduct parent conferences.
Serve as a mentor teacher to students enrolled in the Early Childhood Development program.
Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Working Hours:

Monday-Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm

Salary and Benefits:

$2,617 to $3,180 per month plus family medical, dental, vision coverage, and employee life insurance (employee contribution dependent upon plan selected). PERS Retirement (employee contributes 6% or 7% depending on current membership status). CSEA union dues are 1.5% up to a maximum of $36.75.

Posting Date: 06/26/2014

Closing Date: 07/28/2014

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered a qualified applicant, interested persons must submit ALL of the following documents:

1. Completed San Bernardino Community College District ONLINE Application. (Do not state “see resume” on the application form). Determination of applicants meeting minimum requirements will be based upon information provided in the SBCCD application. Resumes will be reviewed only after information satisfying minimum requirements have been listed in the SBCCD application. Applicants must answer the supplemental questions in the application.

Paper applications will not be accepted.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

2. A resume summarizing your educational and professional experience.

3. A cover letter explaining how your experience and background demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the position stated in the posting.

4. Documentation that you meet the minimum educational requirement(s) for the position. Transcripts showing an Associate’s or higher degree or the equivalent with major course work in early childhood education, child development, or a closely related field need to be submitted. Transcripts must be from a US accredited institution. Transcripts from outside the US must include an official evaluation for equivalency.

5. Documentation you that you have possession of, or eligibility to obtain a Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. You much attach a copy of the Permit or Certificate of Eligibility. An uploaded copy of from the CCTC website will be accepted.

6. Documentation that you have possession of a current pediatric C.P.R. Certificate and First Aid Certificate.

All interested parties must apply through the website to be a considered qualified applicant. Applications that do not include all of these documents will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered.

As per the Clery Act of 1998, the campus security report can be found at: http://www.sbccd.org/District_Police_Department/Clery_Act

Testing will be required for this position. Qualified candidates will be contacted via email to the email address provided in their application.

As per the Clery Act of 1998, the campus security report can be found at:
http://www.sbccd.org/District_Police_Department/Clery_Act

Posting Number: 2013P00129M

For more information and to apply, visit: http://apptrkr.com/488537

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