Child Development Center Teacher

About the role

This position provides care, development, and instruction for preschool children and infants in a child development program under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate activities and instruction
• Develop and maintain a safe environment in both indoor and outdoor settings
• Direct the activities of Associate Teachers and CDC Assistants, students, and volunteers
• Supervise and interact with children in a warm and positive manner
• Prepare and implement lesson outlines and activities for various developmental areas
• Conduct demonstrations and learning activities for children
• Serve as primary caregiver for an assigned group of children
• Conduct conferences with parents to discuss child status, progress, and problems
• Manage and solve conflicts with children
• Follow center policies and procedures including health and safety guidelines
• 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
• 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• Current pediatric CPR and first aid certificate
• Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical assessment
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug testing
• Criminal record check including fingerprint

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Planning and directing activities of a child development center
• Overseeing and directing the work of Associate Teachers, CDC Assistants, volunteers, students, and interns
• Developing age and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and outlines
• Effectively conducting activities for children
• Monitoring the behavior of young children and overseeing activities
• Maintaining a children's center in a safe, clean, and orderly condition
• Applying basic principles and practices of nutrition
• Administering basic First Aid
• Understanding and following oral and written directions
• Preparing and serving food in accordance with health and safety regulations
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Observing health and safety regulations

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$3,142.42 - $4,440.16 monthly

Schedule

N/A

Important Instructions & Additional Information

First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by January 21, 2026 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. Important Instructions & Additional Information Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point. For all positions, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, shall be considered a core system competency and job requirement. (5 CCR 53022) Equivalency For Minimum Qualifications Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the KernCCD Application for Equivalence process. Please see our Faculty Equivalency Process website for more information. International or Foreign Degrees Applicants with international or 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 online application. Accommodations Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.) Discrimination Free Work Environment Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy. The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity. See our Discrimination-Free Work Environment webpage for more information. Work Authorization Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission. E-Verify The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov. Helpful Links Kern Community College District Salary Schedules Benefits Job Descriptions Faculty Minimum Qualifications/Equivalency Process All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/4025039/child-development-center-teacher. 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