Child Development Center Teacher

Position Summary

The Child Development Center Teacher provides service in the care, development, and instruction of children in the Child Development Center under the direction of the Child Development Center Supervisor and designated administrator while supporting the goals and objectives of the campus Child Development Centers.

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Typical Duties

• In addition to the duties of the CDC Associate Teacher, works collaboratively with the CDC Lead Teacher and CDC Associate Teacher to carry out the policies and procedures of the Center;
• assumes responsibilities for the orderly use and maintenance of materials, equipment and the facility; supervises outdoor and indoor play and learning activities;
• maintains appropriate interpersonal relations with children, parents, college students and staff; may serve as a lead for other Child Development Center staff;
• organizes materials for Early Childhood Education students assigned to the center; assists with in-service training of staff, college students and parents;
• confers with parents to interpret and explain relevant policies and procedures; and meets with parents to discuss children's development, achievements and behavior concerns as needed and to encourage parent participation;

tracks children's enrollment numbers so that the centers stay within the adult / child ratios set by licensing agencies.

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION : Hold or be eligible for a valid Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing;

permit must be obtained within six months of hire date and must be maintained. To be eligible for a Child Development Teacher Permit, individuals must satisfy all of the requirements listed in one of the following options :

Option 1 :

1. Completion of a minimum of 24 semester units of course work in early childhood education or child development (excluding fieldwork), including at least one course of at least three semester units in each of the following core areas :

a. Child / human growth and development

b. Child, family and community, or child and family relations

c. Programs / curriculum.

2. Completion of 16 semester units in general education, including at least one course in each of the following areas : humanities and / or fine arts, social sciences, math and / or science, and English and / or language arts.

3. Completion of 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.

Upon hire, this experience must be verified by submitting an original letter from the employer on official letterhead.

Option 2 :

1. Completion of an associate degree or higher in early childhood education or child development or related field from an accredited institution.

2. Completion of three semester units of supervised field experience in an early childhood education setting.

NOTE : If assigned to the Infant-Toddler Center : Successful completion of three postsecondary semester units (or equivalent quarter units) related to the care of infants at an accredited institution AND six months of experience in a licensed infant care center or comparable group childcare program for children under five years of age.

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles;

and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Experience Requirement : One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement.

Education Requirement : One year of education is equal to 30 semester units.)

Education must be from an accredited institution.

Application Instructions

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit :

• A Los Rios Community College District Application
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest
• Unofficial Transcripts

NOTES :

• Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
• Applicants indicating "see resume" on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
• Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
• Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
• Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
• Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
• A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and / or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators.

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Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.