Child Development Assistant (Temporary Position)

Child Development Assistant (Temporary Position)

Ventura County Community College District


Salary: $20.75 Hourly

Job Type: Classified

Job Number: Provisional-036

Location: Moorpark College (Moorpark CA), CA

Department: MC - Student Learning

Closing:

Description
This recruitment is being conducted to fill a temporary assignment and not being conducted to establish an eligibility list from which regular appointments will be made, as such this recruitment may close at any time. Employees hired in this capacity are considered at will and do not accrue property interest in the assignment and are not eligible for benefits.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in the planning and implementation of an Early Childhood Education (ECE) program; assist associates by performing routine instructional duties in the supervision of children in ECE.

WHO WE ARE
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work that we do within the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD). The VCCCD is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. The VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training; basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement. The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promote academic excellence. This creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its students, employees, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multi-cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, the VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and committed group of faculty, staff, and administrators who are dedicated to the success of all college students.

We encourage candidates who are equity-minded to submit an application for employment. We are designated Hispanic-Serving Institutions committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The Ventura County Community College District ensures that all employees and applicants for positions will have equal opportunity for employment regardless of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

Representative Duties
Assist teachers in planning, organizing and managing a classroom environment designed to promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, creative and social skills of assigned children. E

Prepare materials for reading, math, art, sciences and other instruction; provide assistance to children; create and maintain children's interest in activities and learning centers. E

Organize and supervise children for activity periods; supervise rest and nap periods. E

Maintain classroom in a neat and orderly manner; clean up children, clothes and facility as necessary. E

Provide information to parents and visitors regarding specific activities in classroom, including techniques of working with individual children and small groups; participate with teacher in parent conferences and general parent orientation. E

Plan and implement daily and long-range learning activities for children; assist in planning curriculum. E

Perform clerical duties as assigned; prepare and maintain a variety of records including, but not limited to, enrollment, attendance records, child portfolios, screening tools, and assessment tools. E

Attend staff meetings, conferences and in-service training programs as assigned. E

Assure the health and safety of children by following health and safety rules and regulations. E

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or educational equivalent proficiency supplemented by 12 units of college-level coursework in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD), including core courses, AND two years of experience working with children in an ECE program or setting.

OR

An associate degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development (CD) or a related field which included core classes in ECE or CD, AND one year of experience working with children in an ECE program or setting.

OR

A bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development (CD) or a related field which included core classes in ECE or CD.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Possession of valid First Aid & CPR Certificates by time of appointment

Child Development Permit - Associate Teacher level (or higher) OR proof of submission of an application for a Child Development Permit

Supplemental Information
Applications will be screened for evidence of the minimum qualifications and submitted to the hiring department as they are received, as such this recruitment may close at any time. When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information for your supervisors. Duration of work experience is calculated based off a standard 40-hour full-time work week. Part-time work experience will be prorated based off a standard 40-hour full-time work week. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

DEGREE INFORMATION:
If a degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications, an official copy of your transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have a foreign degree and the institution from which your degree was granted is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, foreign transcript evaluation is required if the foreign degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications. The foreign transcript evaluation must be included with your application materials. Visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education to search for institutions that are recognized as accredited. If you need your transcripts evaluated, please review the list of agencies approved for foreign transcript evaluation (Download PDF reader). If applicable, an official copy of your foreign transcript evaluation will also be required upon hire.



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