Child Development Center Master Teacher School of Language Arts and Education - Modesto Junior College

Position: Child Development Center Master Teacher* (3 positions) - School of Language Arts and Education - Modesto Junior College
Job Title Child Development Center Master Teacher* (3 positions) - School of Language Arts and Education - Modesto Junior College Site:
Modesto Junior College Salary Range / Other

$4,814 to $6,140 per month
- Range 30  Classified Salary Schedule)

Appointments are hired at the first step of the range. The second step is paid after the first year of satisfactory service with subsequent steps annually thereafter to a maximum sixth step.

Workplace:
Modesto Junior College;
Modesto, CA

40 hours per week, 12 months per year

Monday through Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

(Evening and weekend hours may be required)

* Categorically Funded position (Continued employment in this position is dependent upon funding)

Benefits

The District currently pays for a health options for the employee and dependents. Employees may elect to pay a premium for a higher health option. Vision care and dental insurance premiums for the employee and dependents is District paid. Income protection and life insurance premiums for the employee are also District paid. The estimated cost of District provided benefits (health, dental, vision, and life) is $24,408 annually.

Position Summary Information

Job Description

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, coordinates and directs the care and instruction of infants, toddlers and preschool children in a child development center environment; instructs children in social, behavioral, cognitive and language development skills; plans, organizes and conducts instructional and training programs; coordinates services to aide parents in developing child rearing skills; and performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the advanced journey level class in the Child Development Teacher Series within the Yosemite Community College District (YCCD). Positions in this class perform advanced teaching duties that may include curriculum coordination and staff development. Incumbents may also serve as a technical resource by occasionally directing, training, and/or instructing subordinate staff on a project or assignment basis.

This class may be distinguished from the lower-level class of Child Development Center Teacher because that class is the journey-level class where incumbents preponderantly perform the full range of teaching duties but do not coordinate special programs or functions. This class may also be distinguished from the higher-level class of Child Development Center Site Supervisor because incumbents in that class typically serve as a designated lead worker at a single child care site.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Incumbents in this class work under general supervision, working alone on routine or regular work assignments and checking with a supervisor on non-routine assignments or when in doubt as to the correct procedures to follow.

An incumbent in this class does not directly lead or supervise other full-time employees, but may assign, direct and/or monitor the work of subordinate full time, part time, and/or student employees on a project or assignment basis.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The knowledge and ability requirements are representative of essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Knowledge of:

* Child growth and development principles and theories.

* Methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to the instruction of infant, toddler and preschool children.

* Instructional goals and objectives related to infant and early childhood education.

* Planning and organization techniques and methods.

* Behavior management and shaping methods, strategies, and techniques.

* Age appropriate educational materials, supplies, and equipment typically utilized in a children's center program.

Ability to:

* Plan, organize, and implement an effective and efficient instructional and training program for Child Development Center participants.

* Provide effective learning activities for children experiencing a wide range of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and exhibiting varying levels of intellectual, social, and emotional maturity.

* Effectively assess the educational needs of Child Development Center children, and design and supervise the implementation of appropriate and sound educational and training plans and activities.

* Provide a warm, attractive, and inviting learning environment.

* Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

* Train and monitor the work of subordinate staff as assigned.

* Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

* Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of the work.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience:

* Education:

As required to meet the permit/credential requirements identified above. Typically, this would require satisfactory completion of 24 semester (or equivalent…