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

Child Development Center Master Teacher

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, CA40 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.

Job Description:

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.

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.

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…