Child Care Leader

Conejo Valley Unified School District; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Conejo Valley Unified School District is seeking a childcare program coordinator to plan, coordinate and oversee activities in a designated center, promoting children’s cognitive, linguistic, physical, social-emotional and self-expressive development in a safe, supervised setting.

The role includes developing lesson plans, maintaining program records, coordinating staff schedules, and ensuring compliance with policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; CA teaching credential desirable.
• Minimum two years recent experience in child care/education in a structured setting.
• Enrollment or completion of relevant ECE coursework is required before probation period.

Responsibilities

• Develop written lesson plans and goals for preschool and school-age children.
• Design and maintain site programming and classroom environment per SACERS guidelines.
• Maintain files/records (registration, attendance, supplies, inventory).
• Monitor sign-in/out of students, collect fees, order supplies, and support housekeeping.
• Assist in scheduling staff to ensure classroom coverage.
• Communicate with parents and the public about program policies and updates.
• Support safe, healthy classroom environments and participate in meetings/trainings.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree Early Childhood Education/Child Development

Teaching Credential (CA)

2+ years experience in child care/education

Job description

POSITIONS ARE 210 DAYS/YEAR, 5 (1pm-6pm) OR 6.5 (7-8:30am and1:00-6pm) HOURS/M-F. POSITIONS MAY BE SPLIT-SHIFT. THE ELIGIBILITY LIST WILL BE VALID FOR 6 MONTHS.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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 on-line multiple choice examination assessing fundamental knowledge for the position.
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.

BASIC POSITION FUNCTION

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.

DUTIES

• Develops written lesson plans and objectives for the purpose of design, planning and implementation of programs for preschool and elementary age children that utilize developmentally appropriate curriculum which focuses children's attention on a particular concept or topic, offer a balance of staff and child guided activities, include interactive small and large group experiences and opportunities for sustained high-level play; school age programs will include homework assistance as part of the daily schedule.
• In collaboration with assigned supervisor, design, implement and maintain site programming and classroom environment utilizing SACERS guidelines.
• Establish and maintain files and records related to the program such as registration and enrollment, attendance, use of materials, supplies, equipment and related inventory controls.
• Performs operational activities incidental to the operation of the program such as monitoring authorization of persons to sign-in and out students, collection of fees and checks, ordering supplies, preparation of cooking projects and general housekeeping.
• Maintains a monthly budget for warehouse supplies and orders supplies.
• Assist supervisor in coordinating schedules of assigned center staff to ensure required classroom coverage is maintained.
• Provide information and respond to inquiries from parents participating in the program and the public by interpreting policies and procedures with regard to program operation.
• Assist in ensuring a safe and healthy classroom environment to achieve optimal learning and development.
• Attend staff meetings, parent meetings, and pre and in-service trainings.
• Organize and coordinates fund raisers with supervisor.
• Organize and coordinate field trips with and supervisor.
• Collaborate with school site Administration and staff.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents and conference as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• 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 is 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.

Licenses/Certifications/Special 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-Aidand CPR(cardiopulmonary resuscitation) Certificates shall be obtained for permanency in this classification (within 6 months of employment) and must be renewed as necessary during employment.

Knowledge of:

• 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

Ability to:

• 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.