Child Care Assistant II - Laney ( 2 Positions)

College Information

Peralta/College Information

Laney College

Laney College, in the heart of vibrant, multicultural downtown Oakland, features the cosmopolitan atmosphere and human energy of a big-city university. Laney is adjacent to the Oakland Museum of California, blocks from historic Chinatown and a pleasant stroll from Lake Merritt.

Since 1948, Laney has provided educational opportunities to students throughout the East Bay and beyond. Serving approximately 14,000 students each semester, Laney reflects the incredible diversity of the community that surrounds it and provides opportunities to traditionally underserved populations. Dozens of languages are spoken on Laney’s campus each day.

The school boasts a proven track record of success with exceptional educational programs. The college was given full accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges ( ACCJC ) in summer 2009 – a distinction awarded to only five community colleges out of the 27 reviewed that year. In addition, Laney ranks among the top community colleges in California in transferring students to U.C. Berkeley.

Position Information

Job Title
Child Care Assistant II - Laney ( 2 Positions)

Time Base
40 Hours/Week 10 Months/Year

Compensation
Salary Range: $3,186.99 -4,013.43 /mo, Hiring Range: $3,186.99 - $3,489.87/mo - The maximum initial placement is Step 3 depending on experience.

Position Type
Classified

Department
Child Care (411)

City
Oakland

State
CA

Job Description Summary

Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of early childhood education-related duties.
This is normally a full-time position with a work schedule of five days and 40 hours/week. Duties are normally performed 10 months a year. May be required to work some evenings and Saturdays during peak periods, such as registration, audits, fiscal year-end, graduation, etc.

Duties & Responsibilities

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.

• Participates with the Child Care Specialist in planning and implementing the educational program for a group of children ages two (2) months to five (5) years of age.
• Participates in developing curriculum plans, and identifying instructional materials that focus on individual instructional activities.
• Participates in providing age-appropriate language arts, social studies, cognitive arts, computers, science, art, music and physical development educational experiences for children in the group.
• Participates in in-service education meetings and conferences provided for the Center staff.
• Implements educational program for children during hours the Child Care Specialist is not on duty.
• Participates in evaluation and planning sessions with supervisory and/or Center staff.
• Assures that safety precautions are adhered to.
• Supervises and interacts with the children in the classroom and on the playground.
• Completes State and Center paperwork as assigned by the Child Care Specialist.
• Follows and carries out all State, District and Center policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or a Regular Children’s Center Instructional Permit is required as a condition of employment.

OR

2. Completion of a minimum of twelve (12) semester units of course work in early childhood education/child development(exclusive of field work) including at least one course in each of the following core areas:

-child/human growth and development;
-child, family and community, or child and family relations; infant/toddler;
-programs/curriculum

AND

3. 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. (Experience may include paid and/or volunteer work.)

4. Knowledge of early childhood education as related to child development and infant/toddler or nursery school programs.

5. Ability to work effectively, within a team structure and relate to parents, students and staff of various ethnic backgrounds.

6. Possession of valid certification in Pediatric CPR, First Aid and health & safety practices.

7. Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and student

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of early childhood education as related to child development and infant/toddler and pre-school age programs.
• Ability to work effectively within a team structure and relate to parents, students, and staff of various ethnic backgrounds.

Environmental Demands

• Occasional work performed alone
• Constant work around and with people

Other Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 65 lbs.
• Occasional twisting of body
• Occasional use of tactile acuity
• Frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs
• Frequent use of manual dexterity
• Frequent use of visual acuity from a distance, with depth, and for color.
• Frequent reaching high and low levels.
• Frequent audio acuity at all ranges, including speech
• Frequent visual acuity for reading
• Constant use of clear oral communication

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to handle children in an effective and nurturing manner.

Tools & Equipment Used

• Equipment needed to maintain a children’s center program and activities.

Application Deadline Date
OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Open Date
12/19/2022

Special Instructions to Applicants

Benefits Information

Benefits Information

Benefits Information

FRINGE BENEFITS

The Peralta Colleges proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive core of work-life benefits. The value of the employer contribution towards your benefits may increase your total compensation by as much as 47%. Benefit-eligible employees have access to coverage for themselves and eligible dependents:

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug insurance coverage*

• Life insurance of 150% of your income up to $100,000.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program.

In addition to your own contribution, Peralta also contributes 25.37 % of your salary to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Effective January 1, 2013, the PEPRA (Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act) went into effect.

Changes have been implemented as a result of the adoption of this legislation that impact new and existing employees enrolled in CalPERS. A summary of those changes is available at http://www.calpers.ca.gov/eip-docs/employer/program-services/summary-pension-act.pdf. For further up to date information on CalPERS retirement eligibility and PEPRA, please visit the website at www.calpers.com www.calpers.ca.gov/. The CalPERS member handbook is available at http://www.calpers.ca.gov/eip-docs/about/pubs/member/your-benefits-your-future-school-benefits.pdf., please visit the website at www.calpers.com. After 10 years of creditable service, medical benefits in retirement are extended until age 65.

Other voluntary benefits include:

• Flexible benefits plan participation in the Medical Reimbursement Plan, Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan (under tax code 125)

• Pre-tax commuting expenses (under IRS code 132)

• Tax-deferred plan participation in the 403(b) and 457 plans

• Credit union membership

• Prepaid legal plan participation

• Additional Life Insurance for yourself, your spouse, or children

* Kaiser and United Health Care Dental are fully paid by the District. Other plans require employee contribution. Subject to change.

Mission Statement

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. List of References
2. Other Document
3. Resume
4. Transcripts

Optional Documents