Early Childhood Instructional Assistant Short Term ; Temporary

Assist Childhood Instructional Specialists with related instructional activities designed to stimulate learning.

This class is distinguished from related classes in the following ways:
Early Childhood Instructional Assistant provides short‑term hourly work for a limited term at the CDC.

• Supervises and/or facilitates play activities of children as requested by Early Childhood Education Specialist.
• Participates with children in group activities.
• Enforces safety rules and procedures.
• Performs general set up and clean up duties including maintaining the sanitation of toys, materials, and the general surroundings.
• Provides for the safety and general hygiene of children at the center; assists with toilet training; changes diapers; monitors playground activities.
• Sets up, prepares and cleans up after snack; assists children with lunch.
• Intervenes when children are likely to hurt themselves or others.
• Prepares supplies and the environment for activities.
• Supervises children while napping.
• Observes, records, and reports individual child’s behavior as assigned.
• Assists individual children who experience difficulty in the group and require one‑on‑one interaction.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

• High School diploma or GED certificate, and the successful completion of twelve (12) units of college level child development education.
• Six (6) months of experience in a child care center. Not eligible to work as a student worker.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possession of or ability to obtain an Associate Teacher Permit or higher within 3 months.
• Child Abuse Training (general and child care).
• TB and required immunizations to work in a child care program.

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

• Assist in supervision of children of various ages.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Receives general supervision by Childhood Instructional Specialists as well as direction from the Director of Child Development Center, or designee.

Children, co‑workers, administrators and other staff.

• Lifting and moving children and moderately heavy objects.
• Kneeling, crouching, and moving around classroom.
• Physical exertion during play activities.

• Works primarily in outdoor/indoor Child Development Center environment.
• Intermittent exposure to hazardous materials such as blood‑borne pathogens and bacteria; constant personal contact with interruption by students and children.
• Majority of assignments are carried out during daylight hours.

This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

• Application.
• Current resume.
• Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
• Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s); foreign transcripts and degrees must be accompanied by official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework.

Applications with incomplete information or missing documents will not be considered.

• Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply.
• Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position.
• Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
• Travel expenses for pre‑employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.

AVC does not sponsor visas.

If you have any questions or concerns or require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722‑6311.

Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations.

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