Early Childhood Instructional Specialist Short Term ; Temporary

Position: Early Childhood Instructional Specialist Short Term Hourly (Temporary)
DESCRIPTION

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.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: E = indicates essential duties of the position

* 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 is inviting and supportive of ethnic and family diversity. (E)

* Oversees other adults in the classroom and in assuring the smooth 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 other than 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, and the general surroundings.

* Participates in public relations events sponsored by the school.

* 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 and evaluations.

* Provides for the safety and general hygiene of children at the center; 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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 at least one year experience working in a Child Development Center or in the child development area a minimum of three hours per day within the last two years.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

* Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate Child Development Permit.

* Valid Early Childhood Education Certificate.

* Basic First Aid/CPR Certificate.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

* 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.

ABILITY TO:

* 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.

* Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

* Understand and follow oral and written directions.

OTHER INFORMATION

WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Not applicable - no permanent full-time staff to supervise.

CONTACTS:
Co-workers, other departmental personnel, children, parents, faculty, classified staff, and the general public.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

* Lifting children and moderately heavy objects

* Kneeling, crouching, moving around classroom.

* Physical exertion in play activities.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

* Works primarily in outdoor/indoor Child Development Center environment

* Intermittent exposure to hazardous materials such as blood borne pathogens, bacteria, constant personal contact with interruption by students and children

* Majority of assignments are carried out during daylight hours.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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 require…