MiraCosta College

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Instructional Apprentices (levels I, II, III)

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Closing Date:  Open until filled

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:  MiraCosta College is accepting applications for temporary, hourly Early Childhood Education (ECE) Instructional Apprentices for the college's Child Development Center.  Work hours vary from a minimum of three hours per day to a maximum of six hours per day, 2, 3, or 5 days per week on the Oceanside Campus. The persons selected for these assignments will be subject to work at any district facility and may sometimes be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

RATE OF PAY:  $9/hour for Apprentice I; $11/hour for Apprentice II;  $13/hr for Apprentice III

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Instructional Specialist or the Program Specialist, assist in supervising the children at all times ensuring their safety and well-being; assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating a daily curriculum of developmentally appropriate activities for young children in the Child Development Center; assist in providing student teacher mentoring and serving as a model teacher for child development students.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

(E = essential job function)

Assist in the supervision of small and large groups of children in a variety of developmentally appropriate activities, including lunch and nap, both in the classroom and outdoor environment, being aware of safety factors and appropriate adult-child ratio. (E) 

Assist in the design and organization of learning environments and a daily schedule of developmentally appropriate activities for young children that include attention to development of early literacy, mathematical thinking, scientific thinking, artistic and creative expression, physical-motor development, social/emotional development, and multicultural experiences. (E)

Assist in the observation and documentation as well as the written assessment and evaluation of children's growth and development. (E) 

Prepare classroom materials; assist in ordering instructional supplies and equipment, and in taking classroom inventory; repair and stock materials as needed. (E) 

Assist children with hygiene procedures as necessary; observe and evaluate the health needs of children and advise supervising teacher. (E) 

Assist in the planning and provision of nutritionally balanced snacks; maintain all adult and child work areas in a safe, sanitary and orderly condition. 

Operate a variety of equipment as necessary such as computers, projectors, record/CD players, tape recorders, laminating machines and kitchen appliances. 

Attend staff and planning meetings and workshops; plan for own career growth and ongoing professional development. (E) 

Perform classroom duties and job-related tasks as assigned.   

KNOWLEDGE OF:

1. Principles and practices of child growth and development. 

2. Current concepts and practices used in inclusive early childhood care and education. 

3. Developmentally appropriate and culturally-sensitive early childhood curriculum. 

4. Health, safety, and nutrition requirements and procedures for young children. 

5. Methods of observing, recording, and evaluating child behavior. 

6. Oral and written communications skills, including uses of technology. 

7. Interpersonal skills including empathy, tact, patience and respect. 

ABILITY TO:

1. Develop and maintain effective relationships with children, 18 months to 5 years of age. 

2. Implement developmentally appropriate learning activities with young children. 

3. Understand and follow oral and written directions. 

4. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. 

5. Lift equipment and children weighing up to 50 pounds. 

6. Meet schedules and time lines. 

7. Maintain records and prepare reports. 

8. Work confidentially and with discretion. 

9. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 

10. Perform routine classroom tasks and operate related classroom equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Course Work Requirements:  Any course work used to meet the minimum qualifications listed below must be completed with a grade of "C" or better ("pass" and "credit" grades meet this requirement) and must be from a regionally-accredited college or university.  All unit requirements listed below are semester units.

A)  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for APPRENTICE I: 

1)  Minimum of six (6) units Child Development/Early Childhood Education (CD/ECE) coursework, PLUS six (6) units of CD/ECE coursework in progress, to include the following:

a) CHLD 105 (Programs and Curriculum in Early Childhood Education) or equivalent; 

b) CHLD 109 (Child Behavior and Guidance) or equivalent;     

c) CHLD 113 (Child and Adolescent Growth and Development) or equivalent;

d) CHLD 205 (Health, Safety, and Nutrition) or equivalent.

AND

2)  A minimum of 10 hours of service learning or the equivalent in an early learning (birth to 5 years of age) program, e.g., a child development center, Head Start .

B)  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for APPRENTICE II:

1)  Minimum of eighteen (18) units Child Development/Early Childhood Education (CD/ECE) coursework, PLUS three (3) units of CD/ECE coursework in progress, to include the following:

a) CHLD 105 (Programs and Curriculum in Early Childhood Education) or equivalent;

b) CHLD 106 (Educational Play: Materials) or equivalent;

c) CHLD 113 (Child and Adolescent Growth and Development) or equivalent; 

d) CHLD 205 (Health, Safety, and Nutrition) or equivalent;

e) CHLD 210 (Child, Family, and Community) or equivalent.

AND

2)  CHLD 270 (Preschool Teacher Internship) or equivalent must be taken in the second semester of employment if not already completed.

AND

3)  At least fifty (50) days of experience in an instructional capacity in a child care and development program, working at least three hours per day within the last two years. 

C)  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for APPRENTICE III: 

1)  Minimum of twenty-four (24) units Child Development/Early Childhood Education (CD/ECE) coursework, to include the following:

a) CHLD 105 (Programs and Curriculum in Early Childhood Education) or equivalent;

b) CHLD 109 (Child Behavior and Guidance) or equivalent;     

c) CHLD 113 (Child and Adolescent Growth and Development) or equivalent; 

d) CHLD 205 (Health, Safety, and Nutrition) or equivalent.

AND

2)  Twelve (12) additional units in a focus area in CD/ECE, to include the following:

a) CHLD 270 (Preschool Teacher Internship) or equivalent;

b) CHLD 106 (Educational Play: Materials) or equivalent;

AND

3)  Sixteen (16) units of General Education coursework, including at least one course in each of the following areas:

a) humanities and/or fine arts;

b) social sciences;

c) math and/or science;

d) English and/or language arts.

AND

4)  175 days of experience in an instructional capacity in a child care and development program, working at least three hours per day within the last four years.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certificates.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Apply through MiraCosta College's online application system at http://apptrkr.com/268079

Once you’re in the system, we strongly advise you to read the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and the information on “How to Apply” before starting the application process.

Once you are in the system, we strongly advise you to read the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and the information on “How to Apply” before starting the application process.

In order to be considered for these assignments, you must submit the following:

1) Online "Application for Classified Employment" which includes your COMPLETE employment history.

2) Cover letter addressed to the "Selection Committee" which explains how you meet the minimum qualifications and relating your experiences relative to the representative duties listed in this job posting.

3) Current resume.

4) Transcripts of college coursework which provide evidence of meeting the minimum qualifications stated above.   Unofficial copies are acceptable. 

Applicants selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e-mail.  Offer of employment to the persons selected for these assignments is contingent upon 1) successful completion of a pre-placement physical exam at district expense; 2) submission of a current tuberculosis test clearance; 3) proof of eligibility to work in the United States; and 4) fingerprint clearance (processing done at district expense). 

MiraCosta College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities to all persons regardless of, but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital or parental status, disability, age, sexual orientation or status as a Vietnam-era veteran.

Retired STRS members are not eligible for these assignments.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:  Moderate physical labor with frequent to constant standing and walking for extended periods of time; frequent bending, kneeling and stooping; walking over rough or uneven surfaces; frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of objects and/or children weighing 50 pounds or less; ability to work at computer, including repetitive use of computer keyboard, mouse or other control devices; ability to travel to a variety of locations on and off campus as needed to conduct district business.

EMOTIONAL EFFORT:  Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships involving appropriate interactions and communications, including negotiations and conflict resolution, with a variety of individuals and/or groups of individuals from diverse backgrounds including parents, guardians and children, in person, by phone and in writing on a regular, on-going basis; ability to work effectively under pressure on a variety of tasks concurrently, while meeting established deadlines and changing priorities; ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations on an as-needed basis.  

WORKING CONDITIONS: Primarily works in indoor Child Development Center and outdoor environment; intermittent exposure to hazardous materials such as blood borne pathogens, bacteria, viruses and other substances which may require use of protective gloves and personal protection equipment; exposure to dust, dirt, heat, cold, moisture, noise, etc subject to constant personal contact with frequent interruption by program staff, students, parents, and children; majority of assignment worked during daylight hours. Appointment includes assisting in Child Development Center classrooms. May work at any district location or authorized facility during day and/or evening hours with occasional evenings, holidays and/or weekends on an as-needed basis. Occasional local travel may be requested.

ABOUT MIRACOSTA COLLEGE:

THE DISTRICT, STAFF, AND STUDENTS:

The MiraCosta Community College District includes coastal communities from Oceanside through Del Mar and is served by three sites: MiraCosta College in Oceanside, which serves about 10,500 credit students; the San Elijo Campus in Cardiff, which serves about 4,000 credit students; and the Community Learning Center, which serves about 4,000 credit and noncredit students.

MiraCosta is governed by a seven-member board, noted for its commitment to collegiality. The board is active and proud of its accomplishments. Members are elected at large and live in the communities the district serves: Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Cardiff, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe and Del Mar.

MiraCosta College employs a full-time academic staff of 173 and a regular classified staff of 263. An additional 513 associate faculty teach part-time in the credit and noncredit programs, and about 120 presenters provide community services activities. Like the staff, MiraCosta students are diverse, including representation from all of California's major racial/ethnic groups and a range of ages. Diversity is also evidenced by reentry students, individuals with disabilities and international students.

THE SITES:

MiraCosta College's Oceanside Campus has been located since 1964 on a panoramic 121-acre hilltop site with views of the ocean and mountains.

MiraCosta's San Elijo Campus is located in Cardiff, 17 miles south of Oceanside, on 42 acres facing the San Elijo Lagoon and Nature Reserve. The San Elijo Campus opened in September 1988.

MiraCosta's Community Learning Center, a 7.6-acre urban facility located in downtown Oceanside, hosts the college's noncredit classes including English as a Second Language; the Adult High School Diploma Program; and other tuition-free, noncredit classes as well as some college credit classes.

THE PROGRAMS:

MiraCosta offers lower-division courses for those who wish to transfer to four-year universities as well as job training through certificate programs. Students may elect to work toward associate in arts degrees in academic and vocational fields.

MiraCosta's fee-based community services program provides a wide variety of classes, workshops and excursions. Tuition-free, noncredit classes also present a variety of learning opportunities at the Community Learning Center and throughout the community.

MiraCosta has partnered with the California Small Business Development Center Program, which provides service to all of North San Diego County.

COLLEGIALITY:

MiraCosta College boasts a long history of commitment to a collegial method of governance, a process that promotes dialogue and encourages decision making through consensus.

ACCREDITATION:

The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) reaffirmed MiraCosta's accreditation status in 2010. 

THE AREA:

MiraCosta Community College District is situated between San Diego and Los Angeles in an area of diverse multicultural influences and opportunities. Easy access to either metropolis or to Mexico is provided via Interstate 5, Amtrak, and a regional airport in Carlsbad. The district, which extends 25 miles along the Pacific Ocean from Camp Pendleton Marine Base to Del Mar, serves diverse ethnic and socioeconomic populations who live in urban and suburban communities. The intellectual environment is enhanced by the college's proximity to University of California San Diego, California State University San Marcos and other institutions of higher education. Along with numerous theaters, galleries and museums, residents enjoy a moderate year-round climate that provides many opportunities for outdoor activities.

VISION:

MiraCosta College seeks to empower students to realize their unique potential.  The college strengthens the intellectual, economic, social, and cultural life of the community through its innovative and diverse programs offered in an accessible, caring, and supportive environment.  The college meets the challenges of growth and change while adhering to ethical business and responsible environmental principles.

MISSION:

MiraCosta College provides quality instruction and support services that allow students to pursue and achieve their educational goals.  The college responds to the needs of its students and community by creating new programs, expanding existing programs, and implementing innovative approaches to teaching and learning that prepare students to be productive citizens in a diverse and dynamic world.

CORE VALUES:

MiraCosta College demonstrates an ongoing commitment to these core values:

- Educational excellence

- Equality and accessibility

- Ethical leadership

- Inclusive environment

- Adaptability and innovation

- Collegial governance

- Environmental awareness.

As per the Clery Act of 1998, the campus security report can be found at http://www.miracosta.edu/studentservices/police/index.html

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MiraCosta College 

Attn: Human Resources 

1 Barnard Drive 

Oceanside CA 92056 

Questions? E-mail jobs@miracosta.edu or call (760) 795-6854.

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