Child Care Teacher

Child Care Teacher I

Position Summary: Responsible for planning and implementing a campus child‑care instructional program, providing instruction and directing activities for preschool children, preparing instructional materials, and maintaining various reports.

Essential Functions: Includes planning curriculum, observing and assessing child development, communicating with parents, ensuring safety, maintaining a clean environment, cooking and serving meals, and participating in meetings and diversity initiatives.

• Implement programs designed to meet the individual needs of children, including music, creative arts, language arts, literature, science and math.
• Set up and supervise learning activities geared toward preschool children.
• Observe and assess child development to ensure classroom activities meet their needs.
• Provide information to parents regarding the program and communicate regularly about child development.
• Ensure safety of children by observing and directing behavior according to approved policies.
• Educate children on health and safety practices; assist with personal hygiene, toileting and hand washing.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment; cook and serve meals and snacks; perform light housekeeping and sanitizing of surfaces, bathrooms, supplies and equipment.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports related to the program.
• Attend and participate in a variety of meetings, educational conferences, parent‑teacher conferences, seminars and open houses.
• Consult with professionals regarding children’s development and concerns; communicate with faculty on student progress and related instructional issues.
• Create and maintain records and files; assist parents in registering children; prepare attendance records.
• Order and maintain equipment, supplies, and materials as needed.
• Train and provide work direction and guidance to others as directed.
• Apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software) to perform duties efficiently.
• Participate in district/college diversity efforts to increase faculty and staff diversity; attend diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events.
• Perform related duties and services as assigned, including grant‑program services such as home visits.

• Current concepts in Early Childhood Education.
• District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
• Applicable statutes and regulations.
• Child psychology and development.
• Curriculum planning for child development programs.
• Method of observing, evaluating and recording child behavior.
• Use of materials, tools and equipment in early childhood development.
• Health and safety regulations and practices.
• Record‑keeping techniques.
• Creating learning environments and implementing activities.
• Planning and providing basic instruction and activities for students and young children.
• Interacting with children with warmth, personal respect and responsiveness.
• Organizing, prioritizing work and meeting schedules.
• Understanding and following oral and written directions.
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Training and providing work direction to staff and students.

• Valid Pediatric CPR, First Aid and AED certification.
• Applicable federal and state licensing requirements must be met.
• Pass fingerprint clearance for all appropriate agencies.
• Provide a legible transcript of coursework; may be unofficial.
• Training in Preventative Health Practices after hire.

• Completion of at least twelve (12) semester units of coursework in early childhood education/child development (exclusive of field work) with at least one course in each core area: child/human growth and development; child, family and community; programs/curriculum.
• Fifty days of instructional experience in a child care program, working at least three hours per day within the last two years (or equivalent).
• Alternative equivalent qualifications that meet eligibility for the Child Development Associate Teacher Permit.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.