Child Development Center Teacher

Job Posting

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the classified position above. We have multiple openings.

The Foothill
- De Anza Community College District does not have a remote work policy. All employees are expected to be available to work in person and on-site per the requirement of the department.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant.

About The District

Foothill
- De Anza Community College District, composed of two colleges and an education center, is one of the top performing districts in both California and the United States, and one of the largest, ranking seventh in size among the state's 72 districts, serving more than 58,500 students per year and with an operating budget of $180M unrestricted general fund. Consistent with its mission, the District has a strong commitment to equity and inclusion and incorporates those values in its policies, procedures, and operations, and in its leadership and service to students and the community.

Publicly supported and locally oriented, the District fills an essential role in workforce development, continuing education, and skills preparation to meet the changing demands of the highly diverse surrounding population and business communities. The District's students and more than 2,000 faculty and staff enjoy an unparalleled quality of life in an ideal climate, with physically pristine and fiscally sound campuses that have earned their reputation for academic excellence.

De Anza College Mission Statement

De Anza College provides an academically rich, multicultural learning environment that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character and abilities; to realize their goals; and to be socially responsible leaders in their communities, the nation and the world.

De Anza College fulfills its mission by engaging students in creative work that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes contained within the college's Institutional

Core Competencies:

• Communication and expression
• Information literacy
• Physical/mental wellness and personal responsibility
• Civic capacity for global, cultural, social and environmental awareness
• Critical thinking

Job Summary

Under the direction of the director and the assistant director of the Child Development Center, the Child Development Teacher will provide early care and education for toddlers and preschoolers in an inclusive setting; ensure children's health and safety; demonstrate the highest quality early care and education; conduct child assessment and parent-teacher conference; attend meeting and training; plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum;

establish and maintain a partnership with parents; create and maintain a supportive and cooperative instructional environment with staff, classroom teachers, adult students, and Child Development Instructors. This position will require to work with children 8 hours per day.

Definition

Under general supervision, provides instruction, activities, and care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to promote all developmental domains, including social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development; works collaboratively with parents to identify each child's abilities, learning styles, and individual needs and develops appropriate curriculum/education plans; oversees CDC Teaching Assistants; ensures compliance with relevant health, safety, permitting, and licensing laws and guidelines;

and performs related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received And Exercised

Receives general supervision from the Director, Child Development Center. Exercises no direct supervision of staff.

Class Characteristics

This is a journey-level class that plans, organizes, and implements a variety of instructional activities to enhance early childhood development and learning. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from CDC Teaching Assistant in that the latter provides support to the Child Development Center Teachers.

Examples Of Typical Functions (Illustrative Only)