Child Development Center Assistant Eligibility List

Child Development Center Assistant

Under the direction of the Director, Child Development Center or designee, perform varied secretarial and clerical duties of above-average difficulty; interpret departmental policies, State and federal regulations related to child development programs and services.

College of the Desert is seeking individuals from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. As such, we prioritize individuals who fully demonstrate their understanding of the community we serve, the benefits of diversity in a professional and educational setting, and values creating a culture that brings people together. A successful candidate will value working in a collegial, collaborative environment that is guided by a commitment to inclusion, student education, and equity.

Representative duties include performing a variety of responsible clerical and secretarial duties involving the use of independent judgment; maintaining current knowledge of departmental functions, procedures and applicable federal and State guidelines.

Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment; financial record-keeping methods, practices and techniques; principles of business forms and report writing; oral and written communication skills; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; receptionist and telephone techniques;
Child Care Food Program regulations and procedures; computer and software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets and email.

Minimum qualifications include graduation from high school and three (3) years of varied and increasingly responsible secretarial experience including experience in office clerical work involving financial and statistical records maintenance.

Employment status is classified bargaining unit position with a salary range of Classified Staff Salary Range
9. Retirement system is CalPERS (upon meeting eligibility criteria). Salary placement is contingent on education, experience, and department budget. Position is grant funded: continued employment is contingent upon the availability of Grant/Self-Generated Revenue funds.

This posting is for 1 current vacancy and to establish a 6-month eligibility list for current and future full-time Child Development Center Assistant openings.

Schedule and location are 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. The schedule is Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The primary location is Palm Desert Campus. The schedule and location are subject to change based on District need.

Required application and uploaded documents include an online application, resume, cover letter, optional college transcripts, and a list of references.

Important information for applicants includes authorization to work for any employer in the U.S., employment contingent on residence in California, and incomplete application packages will not be considered.

Timelines for application submission are by October 22, 2026. Interviews are tentatively scheduled in-person on December 8, 2026. Tentative schedule is subject to change based on District need.

The selected candidate is required to complete a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam, have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer, present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States, participate in a new hire onboarding, and may be required to complete a fitness for duty physical exam based on the job description.

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