Temporary - Associate Teacher I-IV - Child Development Center

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• This is a Short-Term Non-Continuing (STNC), temporary, hourly position, 10 hours per week not to exceed 20-40 hours per week, $19.45-22.12 per hour; Ed Code 88003 authorizes a governing board to hire STNC employees for less than 75% of a school year, up to 180 days.
• Please see the current salary schedule at: MLCCD - Salary Schedule
• Benefits: The College offers a Bronze level benefit plan at the cost of the employee.
• Paid Time Off: The successful candidate will earn forty (40) hours of sick leave per fiscal year.
• Retirement: This position may be eligible for CalPERS Retirement (contingent upon number of hours worked within the fiscal year)

The successful candidate will support institutional success by executing the following duties

• ASSOCIATE TEACHER IV Supervises children during classroom activities Applies and follows proper safety and emergency procedures Assists in the supervision and training of Assistant Teachers, CDV students, Associate Teachers I-III, parents and volunteers Prepares curriculum materials as needed Conducts both small and large group activities Carries out plans with each individual child’s needs in mind Follow verbal and written instructions Maintains compliance with the Center’s rules and policies Shares responsibility of non-instructional tasks Participates in staff and team meetings and attends in-service trainings as scheduled Performs general cleanup duties to straighten and organize the Center Maintains a positive and professional attitude with children, staff, and parents Performs other duties as assigned Supervision Exercised: Supervises children of the center. Provides work direction and feedback to Associate Teachers I,II,III, Assistant Teachers, CDV students, parents, and volunteers. ASSOCIATE TEACHER III Supervises children during classroom activities Applies and follows proper safety and emergency procedures Assists in the supervision and training of Assistant Teachers, Associate Teachers I-II, CDV students, parents and volunteers Prepares curriculum materials as needed Conducts both small and large group activities Carries out plans with each individual child’s needs in mind Follow verbal and written instructions Maintains compliance with the Center’s rules and policies Shares responsibility of non-instructional tasks Participates in staff and team meetings and attends in-service trainings as scheduled Performs general cleanup duties to straighten and organize the Center Maintains a positive and professional attitude with children, staff, and parents Performs other duties as assigned Supervision Exercised: None. Provides work direction to Associate Teachers I/II, Assistant Teachers, CDV students, parents, and volunteers. ASSOCIATE TEACHER II Essential Functions: Supervises children during classroom activities Applies and follows proper safety and emergency procedures Assists in the supervision and training of Assistant Teachers, CDV students, parents and volunteers Prepares curriculum materials as needed Conducts both small and large group activities Carries out plans with each individual child’s needs in mind Follow verbal and written instructions Maintains compliance with the Center’s rules and policies Shares responsibility of non-instructional tasks Participates in staff and team meetings and attends in-service trainings as scheduled Performs general cleanup duties to straighten and organize the Center Maintains a positive and professional attitude with children, staff, and parents Performs other duties as assigned Supervision Exercised: None. Provides work direction to Associate Teacher I, Assistant Teachers, CDV students, parents, and volunteers. ASSOCIATE TEACHER I Essential Functions: Supervises children during classroom activities Applies and follows proper safety and emergency procedures Assists in the supervision and training of Assistant Teachers, CDV students, parents and volunteers Prepares curriculum materials as needed Conducts both small and large group activities Carries out plans with each individual child’s needs in mind Follow verbal and written instructions Maintains compliance with the Center’s rules and policies Shares responsibility of non-instructional tasks Participates in staff and team meetings and attends in-service trainings as scheduled Performs general cleanup duties to straighten and organize the Center Maintains a positive and professional attitude with children, staff, and parents Performs other duties as assigned Supervision Exercised: None. May provide work direction to Assistant Teachers, CDV students, parents, and volunteers. WORKING CONDITIONS Often work indoors, but sometimes work outdoors supervising activities during free time or recreation activities; are sometimes exposed to diseases and infections; are sometimes exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable, such as from a noisy classroom; work very near children; often work within inches of other people. May be required to physically pick up a child; up to 50 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• ASSOCIATE TEACHER IV Must meet Human Resources guidelines for qualified hiring; including by not limited to a Live Scan background check; Criminal Records Clearance, Child Abuse Index. Must successfully complete a Physician’s Report and TB Clearance. Three years experience as an Associate Teacher. Education/Experience: High School Diploma and/or equivalent; 12 core CDV units completed and three years of experience as an Associate Teacher. Licenses and Certifications: Must be CPR and First Aide certified (within one year of hire) and meet all training requirements outlined by Community Care Licensing. ASSOCIATE TEACHER III Must meet Human Resources guidelines for qualified hiring; including by not limited to a Live Scan background check; Criminal Records Clearance, Child Abuse Index. Must successfully complete a Physician’s Report and TB Clearance. Two years experience as an Associate Teacher. Education/Experience: High School Diploma and/or equivalent; 12 core CDV units completed and two years experience as an Associate Teacher. Licenses and Certifications: Must be CPR and First Aide certified (within one year of hire) and meet all training requirements outlined by Community Care Licensing. ASSOCIATE TEACHER II Must meet Human Resources guidelines for qualified hiring; including by not limited to a Live Scan background check; Criminal Records Clearance, Child Abuse Index. Must successfully complete a Physician’s Report and TB Clearance. One year experience as an Associate Teacher. Education/Experience: High School Diploma and/or equivalent; 12 core CDV units completed and one year experience as an Associate Teacher. Licenses and Certifications: Must be CPR and First Aide certified (within one year of hire) and meet all training requirements outlined by Community Care Licensing. ASSOCIATE TEACHER I Must meet Human Resources guidelines for qualified hiring; including by not limited to a Live Scan background check; Criminal Records Clearance, Child Abuse Index. Must successfully complete a Physician’s Report and TB Clearance. Education: High School Diploma and/or GED equivalent; 12 core CDV units completed. Licenses and Certifications: Must be CPR and First Aide certified (within one year of hire) and meet all training requirements outlined by Community Care Licensing. ASSOCIATE TEACHER I-IV Knowledge of: Understanding of childcare and early education principles; Mandated reporting obligations; Safety principles and practices. Ability to: Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of stakeholders; Follow verbal and written directions; Follow through on assigned task; Conduct self in a professional manner; Abide by Center and District policies and procedures; Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; Frequently change physical positions; Move quickly; Walk and/or stand for long periods of time; Sit at children’s eye level; Stoop, bend, twist, and reach; Hear a child calling for help; See a child on the playground or in the classroom. PHYSICAL ABLITY TO: Physical demands include May be required to physically pick up a child; up to 50 lbs.. Frequently change physical positions; Move quickly; Walk and/or stand for long periods of time; Sit at children’s eye level; Stoop, bend, twist, and reach; Hear a child calling for help; and see a child on the playground or in the classroom
• Understanding of childcare and early education principles;
• Mandated reporting obligations;
• Safety principles and practices.
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of stakeholders;
• Follow verbal and written directions;
• Follow through on assigned task;
• Conduct self in a professional manner;
• Abide by Center and District policies and procedures;
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds;
• Frequently change physical positions;
• Move quickly;
• Walk and/or stand for long periods of time;
• Sit at children’s eye level;
• Stoop, bend, twist, and reach;
• Hear a child calling for help;
• See a child on the playground or in the classroom.

Other Qualifications

• IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING APPLICATION PROCEDURE All application materials must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date indicated above Only completed applications with the above required documents will be reviewed by the committee Application materials not required (including reference letters) for this position will not be reviewed Remove personally identifiable information such as personal photos, social security number, birth date, age, and gender from your application materials. Expenses related to the recruitment process are the responsibility of the applicant Incomplete application packets will not be accepted Interviews are by invitation only The college does not reimburse applicants for related travel expenses SELECTION PROCEDURE A search committee will review and invite applicants for an interview. Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an interview. A written performance exercise and/or presentation may be a part of the interview, and finalists may be invited to return for a second interview. All notifications will be via email, and by accessing your application profile. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Prior to beginning employment) In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States; Must be fingerprinted through DOJ and FBI and have background clearance; and Must take a TB test (once hired and every four years thereafter). Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings such as Sexual Harassment Prevention. 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IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• All application materials must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date indicated above
• Only completed applications with the above required documents will be reviewed by the committee
• Application materials not required (including reference letters) for this position will not be reviewed
• Remove personally identifiable information such as personal photos, social security number, birth date, age, and gender from your application materials.
• Expenses related to the recruitment process are the responsibility of the applicant
• Incomplete application packets will not be accepted Interviews are by invitation only
• The college does not reimburse applicants for related travel expenses

SELECTION PROCEDURE

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

EEO STATEMENT

ACCOMMODATIONS

ABOUT OUR COLLEGE

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITIES

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