Child Care Teacher I

About the role

This position is responsible for planning and implementing a campus child care instructional program; providing instruction and directing activities for children; preparing instructional materials; and maintaining a variety of reports.

Responsibilities

• Implements programs designed to meet the individual needs of children to include activities involving music, creative arts, language arts and literature, science and math;
• Sets up and supervises learning activities geared toward preschool children;
• Observes and assesses the development of children to ensure classroom activities meet their needs;
• Provides information to parents regarding the program and communicates regularly about children’s development and child rearing practices;
• Ensures safety of children by observing and directing their behavior according to approved policies;
• Edicates children on health and safety practices;
• Assists children with personal hygiene activities such as toileting and washing hands;
• Maintains safe and clean environment;
• Cooks and serves meals and snacks;
• Performs light housekeeping and sanitizing of surfaces, bathrooms, supplies and equipment;
• Prepares and maintains variety of records and reports related to the program;
• Attends and participates in a variety of meetings, educational conferences, parent-teacher conferences, seminars and open houses;
• Communicates and advises parents, staff and students on various child-related issues;
• Consults with professionals regarding children’s development and concerns;
• Communicates with faculty, as applicable, on student progress and related instructional issues;
• Creates and maintain records and files;
• Aids parents in registering their children;
• Prepares attendance records;
• Orders and maintains various equipment, supplies, and materials as needed;
• Maintains equipment as needed;
• Trains and provides work direction and guidance to others as directed;
• Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner;
• Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps;
• Active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment;
• Attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events.

Requirements

• 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; Programs/curriculum.
• Fifty days of experience in an instructional capacity in a child care development program, working at least three hours per day within the last two years.
• Alternative equivalent qualifications which meet the eligibility requirements for the Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, as specified by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• Commitment to diversity.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current concepts used in Early Childhood Education;
• Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies and objectives;
• Knowledge of applicable statutes and regulations;
• Knowledge of organization, policies, and rules of assigned department or program;
• Knowledge of basic child psychology and development;
• Knowledge of curriculum planning for child development programs;
• Knowledge of methods or observing, evaluating and recording child behavior;
• Knowledge of materials, tools and equipment to be used in the early childhood development;
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and practices;
• Knowledge of record-keeping techniques;
• Ability to create learning environment and implement activities in accordance with established curriculum;
• Ability to plan and provide basic instruction and activities appropriate to students and young children;
• Ability to interact with children in a manner characterized by warmth, personal respect, individuality, support and responsiveness;
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work;
• Ability to meet schedules and time lines;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Ability to train and provide work direction to staff and students.

Skills

• Ability to create learning environment and implement activities in accordance with established curriculum;
• Ability to plan and provide basic instruction and activities appropriate to students and young children;
• Ability to interact with children in a manner characterized by warmth, personal respect, individuality, support and responsiveness;
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work;
• Ability to meet schedules and time lines;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Ability to train and provide work direction to staff and students.

Benefits

North Orange County Community College District offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance;
• Paid time off;
• Retirement plans;
• Professional development opportunities;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Employee assistance programs;
• Discounts on products and services.

Pay

$3,974 - $4,774 Per Month

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)