Child Care Assistant

3 weeks ago

Long Beach, California, United States Long Beach City College Full time
Salary : $17,637.60 - $21,593.28 Annually
Location : Long Beach, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 25-025
Department: Child Development Center-LAC
Opening Date: 01/13/2025
Closing Date: 3/5/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
Child Care Assistant

REOPENING RECRUITMENT

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD DUE TO INSUFFICIENT APPLICANT POOL.

Recruitment will be used to fill permanent vacancies and to establish substitute list.
OPEN RECRUITMENT

6-MONTH ELIGIBILITY LIST

RANGE 10 / CLASSIFIED TEAM $1,469.80 - $1,799.44 MONTHLY

CURRENT VACANCY: 47.5%, 10 MONTHS (2 Vacancies)

SCHEDULE: Mon-Fri 11:12am - 3:00pm/8:00am - 11:48am

*Applications will only be accepted from January 13, 2025 TO February 3, 2025. * Closing Date is February 3, 2025.

REVISED: Applications will be accepted through closing date of March 5, 2025.

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will be rejected
For experience and/or education substitutions, you must attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience and/or education covers the minimum requirements and qualifies you to perform the duties of the classification
*A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly relate to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.*
The Child Development Centers and Learning of the Long Beach Community College District are seeking highly qualified individuals for a current opportunity as a Child Care Assistant This individual will be responsible for providing care, guidance and developmentally appropriate learning and socialization experiences for toddler and/or preschool-aged children to encourage and facilitate positive social and cognitive learning; and performs related duties as assigned. Duties and responsibilities are carried out with considerable independence within the framework of established policies, procedures and guidelines. We are looking for someone who has obtained graduation from high school or GED equivalency. Additionally, this candidate must have a completion of twelve (12) semester units in child growth and development, human growth and development, child family and community, or child development/early childhood education courses from an accredited college and a minimum of 25 days experience of three-plus (3+) hours per day within 2 years; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in an academic setting is highly desirable. If this describes you, we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to join the innovative and talented LBCC team
The successful candidate will need to:
  • be adaptable and flexible
  • be a creative problem solver
    • exhibit exceptional communication clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
    • Use tact, discretion, courtesy and patience in dealing with sensitive and difficult individuals and situations.
    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with District management, administrators, staff, teachers, ECE students and instructors, parents, children and others encountered in the course of work.
    If this describes you, we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to join the innovative and talented LBCC team
    AT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION
    • Type of position: Part time (19 hours/week)
    • Position Status: Permanent
    • Schedule: The position is for Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 11:48am /11:12am- 3:00pm
    • Location: Will support the Liberal Arts Campus (LAC)
    • Salary: Range 10 $1,469.80 - $1,799.44 Monthly
    • Eligibility list: Will be valid for 6 months once approved or ratified by the Personnel Commission. We reserve the right to use the established eligibility list for vacancies (permanent and temporary) in this classification as well as related classifications
    • Advanced salary placement: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
    • Benefits: The District provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package. Please refer to the Benefits tab for more details.
    For further information on the position or application process, please contact (562) 938-4829.
    ABOUT LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE:

    Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Long Beach City College currently has the privilege of serving approximately 34,798 students, the majority of whom are students of color. Long Beach City College is a Hispanic serving institution, and of our student population 53% are Hispanic/Latinx, 14% are White, 13% are African American, 11% are Asian & Filipino, 8% are multi-ethnic, and 1% are Pacific Islanders. An ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities. For more information on our college demographics please click here:
    Long Beach City College is committed to empowering our students to become active, ethical participants in their learning, as well as in the democratic structures that give them voice and agency in shaping their society and world. In an environment that is caring, supportive, and inclusive, LBCC promotes equitable learning and educational achievement by delivering innovative, high-quality degree programs, certificate programs, holistic support services, and leading-edge workforce preparation for our diverse communities.
    Please check out the LBCC mission and values and other strategic initiatives below to learn more.
    • Mission & Values (hyperlink is )
    • Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (hyperlink is )
    • Strategic Plan (hyperlink is )
    • Office of the Superintendent President (hyperlink is )
    Duties

    GENERAL PURPOSE
    Under the supervision of a Child Development Center Teacher or Associate Teacher, assist in providing care, guidance and developmentally appropriate learning and socialization experiences for toddler and/or preschool-aged children to encourage and facilitate positive social and cognitive learning; and performs related duties as assigned.
    For the full position description, please click here
    Qualifications
    Education, Training and Experience:

    Graduation from high school or G.E.D equivalent; and completion twelve (12) semester units in child growth and development, human growth and development, child family and community, or child development/early childhood education courses from an accredited college and a minimum of 25 days experience of three-plus (3+) hours per day within 2 years; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

    Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
    • A Livescan showing cleared fingerprints through Community Care Licensing (If you do not already have clearance from Community Care Licensing, you are responsible to get fingerprinted; CDC's will provide paperwork and instructions.)
    • Copy of Child Development Permit (if applicable)
    • A photo ID
    • A negative TB test, administered within the past 6 months
    • Proof of having received the MMR vaccine or immunity to Measles (Titers)
    • Proof of having received the Pertussis/TDAP vaccine within the past 10 years
    • Proof of having received the Influenza vaccine OR a signed waiver opting out (provided by LBCC)
    • Copy of current CPR/First-aid training (if applicable)
    • Certificate of completion of California Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Online Training for General Training (4 hours) and Child Care Provider (3 hours)
    • Certificate of completion in compliance with Healthy Schools Act Best Pest Management Practices Around Children (ADVANCED)
    • May require a valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy.
    Additional Information
    Additional Information Section:

    APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
    To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received by the Long Beach City College Office of Human Resources by the closing date. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified from further consideration. Qualified candidates will be notified in writing if they are moving forward in the selection process.
    Application Process:

    •Submit a completed online application through NEOGOV that reflects how and why you are a highly qualified applicant. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out to be considered for this position. *A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly relate to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.

    •If the position requires a college degree, transcripts or copy of a diploma, the required document must be attached at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are accepted during this phase. For experience and/or education substitutions, please make sure to attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience and/or education covers the minimum requirements and qualifies you to be considered for this position.

    •If you participate in and fail any examination segment, you must wait a period of 90 days (~3 months) to test again for the same classification.

    Selection Process:

    The following examination segments are pass/fail and may be utilized during the selection process:
    • screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience
    • scored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application/ subject matter expert (SME) review. *** Please answer each question thoroughly as they will be read and scored by SMEs***
    • in-person or online:
      1. written examination(s)
      2. qualifications appraisal oral examination
      3. performance examination
      4. technical oral examination
        (the above will be scored on a job-related basis)
    Tentative Schedule:
    Test: February 6, 2025
    Oral: February 19 & 20, 2025 REVISED: week of March 13, 2025
    Final: February 28, 2025 REVISED: TBD
    Test parts are determined by the size and competitiveness of the candidate pool. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly relate to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.
    *** PLEASE NOTE: The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut-off score) on any test part to meet the staffing needs as determined by the District. Applicants that most closely meet the needs of the District will proceed with the recruitment process. ***
    DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

    Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least 5 (five) days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372 or emailing
    THE LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    The Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, language, accent, citizenship status, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.
    Transfer Requests for current LBCC Employees:

    District employees may request to transfer by completing the Transfer Request Form (hyperlink is )
    Ancestral Land Acknowledgement
    Long Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.
    No Benefits Applicable
    01

    Please initial below that you understand and acknowledge the following:During the recruitment process, LBCCD uses e-mail to contact or notify all applicants with important information. We encourage applicants to check their email account frequently. Please add "@lbcc.edu" and "@governmentjobs.com" to your Safe Senders List and/or Address Book to reduce the chance of messages from the Personnel Commission being delivered to Spam or Junk Mail.
    02

    Please initial below that you understand and acknowledge the following:I am required to list all qualifying work history on my application and attach supporting documents, including licenses and proof of diploma or transcripts in order to have a complete application on file. If I do not submit all required documentation, by the closing date of the recruitment, I understand my application will be rejected as incomplete.
    03

    This position requires you to live and be a California resident. If you currently live outside of California, if offered the position, are you willing to relocate?
    • Yes
    • No
    • I am a California resident
    04

    Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least 5 (five) days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372 or emailing careers@lbcc.edu. Do you need reasonable accommodations?
    • Yes
    • No
    05

    If you do NOT meet the minimum qualifications as stated and would like consideration based on a combination of education and experience, you are required to attach a statement that describes how the combination of your education and experience qualify you for this position
    • I meet the minimum qualifications and attached all the required documents
    • Yes, I attached my statement for consideration, in addition to the required documents
    • No, I did not attach my statement, which would prevent me from being considered for the position
    06

    Have you Graduated from high school or have a G.E.D equivalency?
    • Yes
    • No
    07

    The Child Care Assistant position requires completion of twelve (12) semester units in child growth and development, human growth and development, child family and community, or child development/early childhood education courses from an accredited college. Do you meet this requirement? *Please note: unofficial transcripts must be attached for consideration.
    • Yes
    • No
    08

    Do you have a minimum of 25 days experience at three-plus (3+) hours per day in a child care setting within the last 2 years? *Please note: Experience must be listed on application in order to be considered.
    • Yes
    • No
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