Child Development Center Instructor

3 weeks ago

Ridgecrest, California, United States Kern Community College District Full time
Job Title: Child Development Center Teacher

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Child Development Center Teacher to join our team at Kern Community College District. As a Child Development Center Teacher, you will be responsible for providing high-quality education and care to preschool children and infants in a child development program.

Job Summary

The Child Development Center Teacher will plan and coordinate activities and instruction, develop and maintain a developmentally appropriate, safe environment in both indoor and outdoor settings. You will direct the activities of Associate Teachers and CDC Assistants, students, and volunteers assigned to the classroom, supervise and directly interact with children in a warm and positive manner, and prepare age and developmentally appropriate lesson outlines and plans.

Responsibilities
  • Plan and coordinate activities and instruction for preschool children and infants
  • Develop and maintain a developmentally appropriate, safe environment in both indoor and outdoor settings
  • Direct the activities of Associate Teachers and CDC Assistants, students, and volunteers assigned to the classroom
  • Supervise and directly interact with children in a warm and positive manner
  • Prepare age and developmentally appropriate lesson outlines and plans
  • Conduct demonstrations and learning activities for children
  • Serve as primary caregiver for an assigned group of children
  • Conduct conferences with parents to discuss child status, progress, and problems
  • Develop and implement conflict management and problem-solving strategies with children
  • Follow center policies and procedures, including those for health and safety
  • Provide information to employees, volunteers, students, and families on health, safety, and other policies
  • Oversee groups of children in various indoor and outdoor activities
  • Set up and disassemble playground equipment
  • Assure safe indoor and outdoor play
  • Supervise the use of the restrooms
  • Change and launder wet or soiled clothes
  • Change diapers
  • Assist in toilet training
  • Prepare and serve nutritional snacks and lunches
  • Prepare bottles, formulas, and infant meals
  • Assist in preparing and revising basic menus
  • Supervise snack and meal times
  • Administer basic First Aid as needed
  • Teach and encourage good health and safety habits
  • Perform light housekeeping duties
  • Maintain the classroom in a safe, sanitary, and orderly condition
  • Operate a variety of classroom equipment and appliances
  • Assure proper food storage
  • Sterilize the kitchen area
  • Maintain food production worksheets
  • Identify special needs of children and/or families
  • Involves families in classroom and Center activities
  • Invites and encourages family participation in children's activities
  • Develops and facilitates parent programs and events
  • Maintains appropriate records
  • Oversees and evaluates laboratory students and the supervision of activities
  • Performs related duties as assigned
Requirements
  • Any combination equivalent to: Associate's degree from an accredited college in early childhood education work or a related field and one year of experience working with children in an organized setting
  • Possession of, or eligibility to obtain and maintain, a Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
  • LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Maintain satisfactory level of progress toward and successful completion of the professional development requirement for professional development. Completion of pediatric CPR and first aid training through an accredited or approved program. Possession of a current pediatric CPR and first aid certificate. Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical assessment. Satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug testing. Clear criminal record check including fingerprint.
Knowledge and Abilities
  • Knowledge of early childhood education programs, practices, and techniques
  • Knowledge of current best practices for inclusive early childhood education settings
  • Instructional and tutorial techniques
  • Requirements of maintaining a children's center in a safe, clean, and orderly condition
  • Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
  • Health and safety regulations
  • Principles and practices of personal hygiene
  • Sanitation practices related to handling and serving food
  • Basic First Aid techniques
Salary Range

$2, $4,122.12 monthly

Maximum Entry Level Salary: $3,065.02 monthly

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