Children's Center Associate Teacher

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Position:Children's Center Associate Teacher

Location: Taft, CA

Job :1418

# of Openings:6

Priority Final date to receive applications:
August 23, 2026.

Position will remain open until filled.

• Assist teachers and primary caregivers as directed.
• Supervise play activities; enforcement of safety rules; participation with children in group games.
• Preparation of supplies and the environment for activities.
• Maintain an orderly environment for the group. Observe, record, and report children’s behavior.
• Assist children with self-care activities.
• Assist children who experience difficulty in the group or who temporarily lose their physical or emotional control.
• Assist with meals and snack service. Perform related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 50 days of 3 hours per day within two years of verifiable professional childcare experience.
• Must currently have and maintain a valid Child Development Associate Teacher permit, or higher,
• from the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Permit must be provided within 95 days of employment per Ed Code 8360.2.
• Must be 18 years old or older
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

• Experience working with young children and their families in a professional setting.

• Possession of a current pediatric CPR and first aid certificate or ability to obtain one through an accredited or approved program within the first 6 months of employment.
• 3 semester units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD) in an “Infancy” development course.

Work is generally performed indoors in a classroom setting or outdoors on a controlled children’s playground, but may involve various workshops and meetings offsite.

Range 5 on the Classified Employees Salary Schedule/Non-Exempt ($19.95-$23.23)

Hours and Terms of Employment. This position is 19 hours per week for 12 months per year (hours to be determined).

This is a part-time position and is not eligible for participation in District benefits.

• 1. Resume.
• 2. Cover Letter.
• 3. Transcripts for related degrees or certificates, unofficial accepted.
• 4. 3 Professional References

The West Kern Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District is dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination and, as such, is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans, women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This employer participates in E-Verify.

This position is dependent upon funding by the State Department of Education, Office of Child Development and/or CalWORKS.