Child Care Support Short-Term

Coast Community College District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A public educational institution in Costa Mesa seeks a non-academic, non-classified short-term support employee to assist in child care programs. The role requires a high school diploma and experience with young children. Responsibilities include providing assistance on a temporary basis and fulfilling additional tasks as assigned. Employment is contingent upon background checks, verification of qualifications, and adherence to health requirements. Candidates must apply online with a complete application packet, including responses to supplemental questions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 postsecondary semester units in early childhood education required.
• Experience working with preschool children is essential.
• Must complete childcare licensing standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide child care program assistance on a temporary basis.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with infants and toddlers

Knowledge of child development

Ability to work in a team

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

6 postsecondary units in early childhood education

Job description

Under direct to minimum supervision of the head of the Division, Department, or Program, the non‑academic, non‑classified short‑term support employee will provide services to the department to support and assist regular employees by performing a variety of needed temporary tasks.

Non‑academic, non‑classified short‑term employees are not part of classified service. They are at‑will employees, have no entitlement rights to any position in the District, and are not benefits eligible. Short‑term employment shall not result in the displacement of Classified personnel. Short‑term employees perform services that are not re‑occurring and are not a permanent component of the District's operations. They may be employed to perform work at a one‑time event that occurs on an irregular basis. Short‑term non‑classified employees may not exceed 160 working days within a fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) and may not exceed 19 working hours per week. Retired CalPERS annuitants may not exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30).

Representative Duties

On a temporary basis, provide child care program assistance. Performs additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

Minimum Qualifications:

• The position requires the equivalent of a high school diploma, experience working with infants, toddlers, or preschool children or an equivalent environment, and successful completion of minimum childcare licensing standards.
• Or, any combination of education and experience that would provide the required equivalent qualifications.

Licenses or Other Requirements:

6 postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development at an accredited or approved college or university, or completion of at least 2 postsecondary semester units or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development each semester or quarter following initial employment, and continuation in the educational program each semester or quarter until 6 units have been completed.

Some job assignments may require a valid California driver's license and/or possession of a license and/or certificate of completion from an accredited college or agency relative to the assigned area. Continuing education, training or certification may be required.

Additional Requirements:

• Current Tuberculosis (TB) test. Physical examination. Fingerprint check through appropriate agencies such as the Department of Justice (DOJ).
• Show proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles. If a person meets all other requirements for employment but needs additional time to obtain and provide his or her immunization records, the person may be employed conditionally for a maximum of 30 days upon signing and submitting a written statement attesting that he or she has been immunized as required. A person is exempt from the requirements of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles only under any of the following circumstances: 1. The person submits a written statement from a licensed physician declaring that because of the person's physical condition or medical circumstances, immunization is not safe. 2. The person submits a written statement from a licensed physician providing that the person has evidence of current immunity to the diseases described. 3. The person submits a written declaration that he or she has declined the influenza vaccination. This exemption applies only to the influenza vaccine.

Knowledge of: Dependent on the specific Division, Department or Program job assignment.

Ability to: Dependent on the specific Division, Department or Program job assignment.

Conditions of Employment

Employment is contingent upon verification of employment history, background verification as governed under Education Code requirements, eligibility to work in the United States, and approval by the CCCD Board of Trustees. Short‑term assignments do not offer fringe benefits or pay for holidays or time not worked but are entitled to sick leave per Labor Code 2810.5. However, CalPERS retired annuitants are not entitled to this benefit. The hours of work and effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX.
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.

Application Requirements

To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet. A complete application packet includes:

• Online Employment Application
• Answers to all of the supplemental questions.

Candidates will also be responsible for all travel expenses if selected for an interview; the Coast Community College District does not reimburse for candidate travel expenses.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A detailed list of physical demands and work environment is on file and will be provided upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Coast Community College District is a multi‑college district that includes Coastline College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to employing qualified administrators, managers, faculty, and staff members dedicated to student learning and success. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information. The District is committed to equal consideration for all qualified candidates and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.

Additional Information

Application materials must be electronically submitted on-line at http://www.cccd.edu/employment. Incomplete applications and application materials submitted by mail will not be considered.

For more information on Title IX click here: https://www.cccd.edu/employees/hr/title9/Pages/Staff-and-Faculty-Resources.aspx.