Child Development Center Teacher 11 month/40hr
Company: Kern Comunity College District
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: July 31, 2022
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Job Description:
Basic Function
Under supervision, provide for the care, development, and
instruction of preschool children and infants years in a child
development program.
Representative Duties
Plan and coordinate activities and instruction; develop and
maintain a developmentally appropriate, safe environment in both
indoor and outdoor settings.
Directs the activities of Associate Teachers and CDC Assistants,
students, and volunteers assigned to the classroom.
Supervise and directly interact with children in a warm and
positive manner.
Prepare age and developmentally appropriate lesson outlines and
plans and other activities for science, math, music, art, language,
social, emotional and physical development of the children; review
plans prepared by Associate Teachers.
Conduct demonstrations and learning activities for children.
Serve as primary caregiver for an assigned group of children;
perform initial and periodic state required evaluations; review
similar work by Associate Teachers.
Conduct conferences with parents to discuss child status, progress,
and problems.
Develop and implement conflict management and problem solving
strategies with children.
Follow center policies and procedures including those for health
and safety.
Provide information to employees, volunteers, students, and
families on health, safety, and other policies.
Oversee groups of children in various indoor and outdoor
activities; set up and disassemble playground equipment; assure
safe indoor and outdoor play.
Supervise the use of the restrooms; change and launder wet or
soiled clothes; change diapers; assist in toilet training.
Prepare and serve nutritional snacks and lunches; prepare bottles,
formulas, and infant meals; assist in preparing and revising basic
menus; supervise snack and meal times.
Administer basic First Aid as needed; teach and encourage good
health and safety habits.
Perform light housekeeping duties including washing dishes,
clearing lunch tables, sweeping floors, and emptying waste
receptacles; maintain the classroom in a safe, sanitary, and
orderly condition.
Operate a variety of classroom equipment and appliances including a
copier, laminator, paper cutter, computer, vacuum cleaner, washer,
dryer, and microwave; assure proper food storage; sterilize kitchen
area; maintain food production worksheets.
Identify special needs of children and/or families.
Involve families in classroom and Center activities; invite and
encourage family participation in children's activities.
Develop and facilitate parent programs and events.
Maintain appropriate records.
Oversee and evaluate laboratory students and the supervision of
activities.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to: Associate's degree from an
accredited college in early childhood education work or a related
field and one year of experience working with children in an
organized setting.
Possession of, or eligibility to obtain and maintain, a Child
Development Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on
Teacher Credentialing.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Maintain satisfactory level of progress toward and successful
completion of the professional development requirement for
professional development.
Completion of pediatric CPR and first aid training through an
accredited or approved program.
Possession of a current pediatric CPR and first aid
certificate.
Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical
assessment.
Satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug testing.
Clear criminal record check including fingerprint.
Knowledge and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Early childhood education programs, practices and techniques.
Knowledge of current best practices for inclusive early childhood
education settings.
Instructional and tutorial techniques.
Requirements of maintaining a children's center in a safe, clean,
and orderly condition.
Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Health and safety regulations.
Principles and practices of personal hygiene.
Sanitation practices related to handling and serving food.
Basic First Aid techniques.
ABILITY TO:
Plan and direct the activities of a child development center indoor
and outdoor environments.
Oversee and direct the work of Associate Teachers, CDC Assistants,
volunteers, students, and interns.
Develop age and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and
outlines.
Effectively conduct activities for children.
Monitor the behavior of young children and oversee activities.
Maintain a children's center in a safe, clean, and orderly
condition.
Apply basic principles and practices of nutrition.
Administer basic First Aid.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and safety
regulations.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working
relationships with others.
Observe health and safety regulations.
SALARY RANGE
$2,697.49 - $3,811.49 monthly
Maximum Entry Level Salary: $ 2,834.05 monthly
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be
accepted until the position is filled; but those received by May
26, 2022 are assured consideration. The College reserves the right
to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection
process at any point.
Completed application packet must include:
* Completed Online Application for Employment form
* Current resume
* Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
* Copy of legible transcripts, if applicable
* List of five (5) professional references - Listed on application
form
It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any
personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This
includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of
the applicant.
Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or
universities outside of the United States must have their
coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member
of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services
(NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI).
A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line
application.
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in
the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the
necessary arrangements. EEO Plan 2021-2024
Note: The 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. Discrimination Free Work Environment
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.
Kern Community College District provides a rich health and welfare
benefits package to our full-time permanent employees, including
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability.
In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a
robust voluntary benefits selection.
Limited benefits and Affordable Care Act (ACA) benefits are offered
to less than full-time and temporary employees.
For a detailed list of benefit eligibility please visit our
Benefits Website
Agency Kern Community College District
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