Early Childhood Instructional Specialist Short Term ; Temporary

Child Development Center Position

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: 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

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.

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.