Early Childhood Instructional Specialist Categorically Funded

Under the direction of the Director of the Child Development Center, provide a nurturing learning environment and general oversight and management of children between the ages of birth through school age; assist College students with a variety of information and hands‑on training as assigned. Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

• Plans, oversees, and implements class programs in accordance with State guidelines and the policies and philosophy of the Child Development Center. (E)
• Modifies elements of the program to the needs of individual children with concerns for their interests, special talents and individual style and pace of learning. (E)
• Maintains a healthy, safe, and comfortable environment that isinviting and supportive of ethnic and family diversity. (E)
• Oversees other adults in the classroom and in assuring thesmooth coordination of classroom activities and adult and child relationships. (E)
• Participates in recommended training programs, conferences,courses and other aspects of professional growth. (E)
• Assists children to become aware of their roles as integral members of a group, including children who speak languages otherthan English.
• Prepares materials for in-service activities; prepares practicum and student evaluations.
• Implement methods for effectively utilizing the services of classroom assistants.
• Performs general set up and clean up duties including lifting equipment and maintaining the sanitation of toys, materials, andthe general surroundings.
• Participates in public relations events sponsored by theschool.
• Incorporates computer-supported instruction in the classroom.
• Gathers and/or collects additional resources to compliment learning topics and special interests.
• Documents and collect skill samples in accordance with state
  
  Desired Results forms, for use in children's assessments an devaluations.
• Provides for the safety and general hygiene of children at thecenter; assists with toilet training; changes diapers; monitors playground activities.
• Performs a variety of administrative responsibilities including preparation of reports, information letters, ordering learning materials.
• Operates a variety of software applications to create newsletters, documents, planning forms, and earning materials.
• Establishes community partnerships to support and extend Child Development Center Activities.
• Provides basic first aid and CPR as necessary; assists children in preparing for lunch; and serves food, drinks and snacks.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:
Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development including core courses supplemented by three units supervised field experience; AND/OR possession of or eligibility to possess a Teacher permit (or higher level permit) as stated on the current Child Development Permit Matrix issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing; AND atleast one year experience working in a Child Development Center orin the child development area a minimum of three hours per daywithin the last two years.

This is a categorically funded position; continued employment is contingent upon continued receipt offunding.

• Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate Child Development Permit.
• Valid Early Childhood Education Certificate.
• Basic First Aid/CPR Certificate.

• Basic principles of early childhood development.
• Basic nutrition standards.
• Basic methods of supervision of children in a child care setting.
• Basic first aid and CPR.

• Supervise children of various ages and adult student worker and volunteers.
• Assist in supervision of children of various ages.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• E…