Child Development Specialist

San Diego Community College District; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

San Diego Community College District is seeking a Child Development Specialist to assist in directing and implementing a daily child learning program across the district's Child Development Centers. The role focuses on supporting cognitive, language, social-emotional, and physical development for preschool children and includes participation in parent activities as assigned.

The position requires knowledge of early childhood education concepts, health and safety standards, and experience with

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school supplemented by coursework to obtain Children’s Center Permit.
• One year experience working with preschool children in a Child Development Program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing and implementing a daily child learning program for cognitive, language, social-emotional, and physical development.
• Participate in planning and parent activities as assigned.
• Observe, evaluate, and record child behavior and progress.
• Apply knowledge of early childhood education concepts to activities.
• Support supervision and training within the Child Development Center.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Observation and recording

Curriculum planning

Early childhood concepts

Health and safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Children’s Center Permit

Job description

Child Development Specialist

San Diego Community College District – District Wide

Job Overview

Under the direction of instructors assigned to a Child Development Center, the Child Development Instructional Assistant assists in directing and implementing a daily child learning program involving cognitive, language, social‑emotional, and physical development in the Child Development Program; participates in planning and parent activities as assigned.

Major Responsibilities

• Knowledge of current concepts used in Early Childhood Education, health, safety, and nutrition requirements of pre‑school children, various stages of child growth and development, planning for a Child Development program, methods of observing, evaluating, and recording child behavior, principles and practices of supervision and training, oral and written communications skills.

Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by sufficient coursework and experience to obtain Children’s Center Permit and one year of experience working with preschool children in a Child Development Program environment.

Desired Qualifications

Licenses, certificates, and credentials vary upon the position.

Benefits

Hourly pay rate available at the district’s pay information page.

Commitment to Diversity

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.