Early Learning Center Assistant

This is an 0.75 FTE position - 204 workdays & 10 paid holidays.

Under the supervision of the Early Learning Center Director, plan, organize and implement instructional, social and physical activities for children in accordance with Title 5 and Title 22 regulations. Assist in developing & implementing lesson plans consistent with children's interests, cognitive abilities and development.

Early Learning Center Assistant provides developmentally appropriate activities for children in response to their individual needs and learning styles. Incumbents may be assigned site supervision and are assigned leadership responsibilities in the planning, organization and implementation of programs for children and supervision of assigned student workers.

Design the classroom environment to support children's participation during child choice time, including providing developmentally appropriate, open-ended materials that invite active engagement based on observations of children's development.

Develops the daily schedule to include ample time for child-centered play. Plans opportunities for families to observe and engage with their children in play, and initiates discussions with staff and families about the importance of play for child development and learning.

Oversee and provide training and work direction and guidance to student workers and volunteers.

Evaluate student worker job performance according to the evaluation timeline and write performance improvement plans as necessary. Provide on-going monitoring and feedback to support their professional growth.

Maintain clean and orderly learning environments conducive to optimal growth and development of children.

Oversee the activities of a group of children engaged in daily activities; notate anecdotal notes and maintain work samples and other observations in children's files as required to support the authentic assessment process Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP).

Develop and promote developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate strategies for addressing learning style differences.

Interact with children individually to encourage self-expression and language development.

Maintain records and prepare reports related to attendance, lesson plans, parent conferences, meal count, menus, injuries, program evaluation and action plans, and other required data.

Comply with food safety guidelines for handling and storage.

Conduct intake interviews with new families and regularly scheduled developmental conferences to promote each child's development in partnership with their parents/guardians.

Conduct daily health checks for each child in the program. Recognize and appropriately respond to signs of illness or injury in children. Protect the confidentiality of children and families with regard to daily health checks.

Utilizes current research and developmental theory to inform decisions, and provide professional development opportunities on pertinent information for members of the classroom team on a regular basis.

Facilitate weekly classroom staff meetings; attend program staff meetings workshops and other educational meetings as requested.

Perform job-related duties as assigned.

Hold or be eligible for Teacher Child Development Permit.

Must apply within 60 days of employment.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as Title 5 and Title 22 regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, the public or employees of the district.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.

Child Development Teacher Permit

Certification in infant/child CPR and pediatric first aid

Submission of proof of a satisfactory medical examination and TB test (State requirement) prior to employment, and every 3 years thereafter.

Completion of CDSS mandated reporter training within 30 days of employment and biennially thereafter.

Documentation of a measles vaccine.

Pertussis vaccine every 10 years.

Provide verification of an annual flu shot or a signed declination.

Demonstrate knowledge of child development theory, developmentally appropriate activities for children, positive guidance methods, early childhood education, health and safety regulations.

Relate warmly and supportively with children.

Plan, implement and provide positive learning, social and physical activities for children.

Observe and analyze the behavior…