Child Care Leader

Overview

POSITIONS ARE 210 DAYS/YEAR, 5 (1pm-6pm) OR 6.5 (7-8:30am and 1:00-6pm) HOURS/M-F. POSITIONS MAY BE SPLIT-SHIFT. THE ELIGIBILITY LIST WILL BE VALID FOR 6 MONTHS.

Complete the on-line application by clicking the "Apply" link above. Do not abbreviate job titles for yourself or employers. All pertinent employment with a Temporary Agency must indicate frequency and length of assignment. Prior to submitting your application, verify it reflects all relevant experience and education.

1. Training and Experience Evaluation - Pass/Fail. Applications will be screened for best qualified applicants to compete in the competitive examination process.

For those passing the Training and Experience Evaluation (notified after the recruitment closing date):

2. General Fitness Exam – Date: TBD. The General Fitness Exam will consist of an online multiple choice examination assessing fundamental knowledge for the position.

For those passing the General Fitness / Performance Examination:

3. Structured Oral Interview – Date TBD. The Structured Oral Interview will be before a panel and contain questions that assess technical knowledge, experience, and one s general fitness for successful performance in the position.

A total score will be computed using weighted scores on all testing components. Applicants must receive a passing score on the oral examination to be placed on the year-long eligibility list. The top 3 ranks (scores) on the eligibility list are eligible for the hiring interview for each vacancy in this classification within the life of the list.

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, plans, coordinates and oversees child care program activities in a designated child care center, including designing and implementing a variety of activities, which promote child’s cognitive, linguistic, physical, social-emotional, and self-expressive learning and development in a safe and well supervised manner; carries out program goals and policies.

Positions in this classification do not provide instructional support in a K-12 classroom and do not fall under the provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2002.

• High School diploma or an equivalent. Associate’s Degree Early Childhood Education/Child Development and/or Teaching Credential as issued by the State of CA are highly desirable.

• A minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in child care and education service, in a structured childcare/preschool program.

* Alternate variations of education/experience may be considered by Personnel Commission staff as acceptable to qualify for participation in the examination process resulting in an eligibility list. When appropriate additional work experience beyond the minimum requirement may be supplemented for required minimum education requirements.

• Completion and/or enrollment in at least one (1) three (3) unit course in early childhood education prior to completion of the six (6) months probationary period.
• Valid First-Aid and CPR certificates shall be obtained for permanency in this classification (within 6 months of employment) and must be renewed as necessary during employment.

• Theory and practice of early childhood and/or school-age education
• Organization and operation of child care and education programs
• Program evaluation methods and assessment tools
• Basic elements of team teaching
• Principles of classroom health and safety
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Recordkeeping practices and procedures

• Learn and apply rules and regulations involved in assigned program functions
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Set appropriate boundaries with children and adults utilizing conflict resolution skills and proactive communication, following guidelines established in the Child Care Parent Policy Handbook.
• Comprehend and follow directions given verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate mental acuity sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Apply principles of creativity and flexibility in executing program functions
• Establish and maintain a safe and healthful environment
• Establish and maintain basic filing systems for program required recordkeeping
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with children and parents, program staff and the public
• Develop and implement behavior plan as needed to address challenging student behaviors and address individual children’s needs.