Child Development Specialist I

The Position

Under the direction of the instructors assigned to a Child Development Center, the Child Development Specialist assists in directing and implementing a daily child learning program involving cognitive, language, social-emotional, and physical development in the Child Development Program; participates in planning and parent activities as assigned.

Knowledge of current concepts used in Early Childhood Education, health, safety, and nutrition requirements of pre-school children, various stages of child growth and development, planning for a Child Development program, methods of observing, evaluating and recording child behavior, principles and practices of supervision and training, oral and written communication skills.

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by sufficient coursework and experience to obtain a Children’s Center Permit and one year of experience working with preschool children in a Child Development Program environment.

Licenses, certificates, credentials: varies upon the position.

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (the certificate must be renewed every four years as a condition of continuing employment); have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the district’s expense (clearance must be received prior to first day of employment); and present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

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