Child Development Center Aide,part-time (5 vacancies + 6-month Eligibility List Job Encino California USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Child Development Center Aide, part-time (5 vacancies + 6-month Eligibility List)
Location: Encino

Child Development Center Aide

Provides direct supervision, care, guidance, and developmentally appropriate learning and socialization experiences for infants, toddlers, and/or preschool-aged children to encourage and facilitate positive social and cognitive growth. Duties are carried out in a learning laboratory classroom setting with District Child Development and Education students.

Supports classroom operations by observing and sharing information regarding children's daily activities and interactions with teaching staff, in collaboration with CDC Specialists, to promote continuity of care and understanding of individual needs.

Receives general supervision from the Child Development Center Director or area supervisor.

Essential Functions:

Assists in providing direct supervision, care, guidance, and developmentally appropriate learning and socialization experiences in language development, physical and motor development, reading and math readiness, art, music, nutrition, health, and safety to children ages 12 months to five years; helps maintain a stimulating and supportive environment; models appropriate behaviors.

Models appropriate teaching methods and positive adult/child interactions; takes attendance; assists in supervision of playground activities; accompanies classes on field trips; supports children during meals/snacks by modeling healthy eating habits; may assist with meal set-up and clean-up; assists in supervising children individually and in groups.

Assists in maintaining a clean and safe learning environment; checks classroom and play areas; assists with cleaning; supervises children to prevent injuries; provides basic first aid as needed; diapers children and assists with hygiene needs; sets out and disinfects napping cots; washes dishes and launders classroom materials.

Observes and shares information regarding children's daily activities and interactions with classroom staff, in collaboration with CDC Specialists, to support classroom continuity and understanding of individual needs.

Assists with classroom routines related to meal and snack times within the class setting, including set-up, supervision, and clean-up, in accordance with applicable health and safety guidelines.

Operates classroom and office equipment, including computers and assigned software.

Attends meetings, training sessions, and workshops as required.

Reports suspected child abuse as required by law.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

Practices and methods of instruction, care, and supervision of infant, toddler, and/or preschool-aged children in a learning laboratory classroom setting.

Basic concepts of child development and behavior patterns of infant, toddler, and preschool-aged children.

Procedures and practices for maintaining classroom, playground, and kitchen safety.

Ability to:

Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students, staff, and the community Maintain confidential student records and files.

Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Demonstrate correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Use tact, discretion, courtesy, and patience in dealing with sensitive and difficult individuals and situations.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with District management, administrators, staff, teachers, ECE students and instructors, parents, children, and others encountered in the course of work.

Learn the policies, procedures, activities, and programs of the assigned area.

Provide lead direction to short-term staff and/or student workers.

Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school and completion of a minimum of twelve (12) semester units of early childhood education or child development coursework in areas such as child growth and development, child/family and community, and program/curriculum; and six (6) months of experience working with children in an organized setting. In addition:

Possession and maintenance of a current California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) Child Development Permit at the Associate Teacher level or higher is required within 6 months of employment and must be kept current throughout employment.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid CPR / First Aid Certificate issued by an authorized agency within 6 months of employment and must be kept current throughout employment.

Environment:
Classroom setting; the noise level is occasionally moderately loud.

Physical Requirements:

Lift up to 50 pounds; frequently change physical positions; move quickly; walk and/or stand for extended periods of time; sit at children's eye level; stoop, bend, twist, and reach; hear a child calling for help; see a child on the playground or in the classroom.