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Job Summary
Under minimal supervision, create, organize, and direct a child care program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth of multiple age groups of students; perform clerical and administrative duties; provide direction to other child care staff in the planning of activities and coordination of staff; and perform other related duties as assigned. This employee will be itinerant and may be assigned to various sites as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

▪ High school diploma or equivalent, including or supplemented by coursework or training in child growth and development, recreation, administration, staff relations, or a closely related field, and one of the following:

1. Associate of Arts degree, or

2. Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 semester units), or

3. Completion of a formal local or state academic assessment test.

▪ Must obtain within six (6) months of employment first aid certification including CPR training and keep both current.

▪ Department of Justice and FBI clearance. ▪ Valid California driver’s license and a safe driving record.

▪ Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier.

▪ Current TB test with screening every 4 years to remain up to date.

Desired Qualifications:

▪ Associate degree.

▪ A minimum of 12 units in Early Childhood Education and /or Child and Youth Development.

Experience:

▪ Three years of experience and/or training related to childcare.

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of: Theory and practice of early childhood education; operation of an extended day childcare program; basic concepts of child growth and development; interpersonal and group dynamics; student behavior management strategies and techniques for a variety of student needs; proper English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar; basic mathematical concepts; children’s games; craft activities; basic library skills; modern office practices, procedures and equipment; record keeping; principles of supervision and training.

Ability to: Maintain equipment and facilities efficiently; budget time, money, and supplies effectively; provide for the health, safety, and psychological needs of children with a variety of needs; create and supervise learning activities; direct routine activities; establish and maintain communication and cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the workday including staff, children and parents; exercise good judgment in dealing with sensitive interpersonal matters; establish and maintain clerical financial records using appropriate software programs; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; provide positive customer service; and ability to problem solve, be flexible and adjust assignments on short notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.57 - $28.13 per hour

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