Child Development Specialist II

Sdccdjobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Community College District in California is seeking a Child Development Specialist to assist in implementing a daily child learning program at a Child Development Center. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of early childhood education concepts and a Children's Center Permit, along with experience in working with preschool children. Responsibilities include directing activities focusing on cognitive and social-emotional development while fostering a commitment to diversity and inclusion among students and staff.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school with necessary coursework for Children’s Center Permit.
• One year of experience working with preschool children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing daily child learning programs.
• Participate in planning parent activities.
• Implement cognitive and social-emotional development activities.

Skills

Knowledge of Early Childhood Education

Health, safety, and nutrition requirements

Methods of observing and evaluating child behavior

Oral and written communication skills

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Children’s Center Permit

Job description

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Bargaining Unit

NANCE

Range

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Department

District Wide

The Position

FUNCTION: Under the direction of the instructors assigned to a Child Development Center, the Child Development Specialist 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

REQUISITE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES INCLUDE: Knowledge of the following: 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 course work 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/Credentials: Varies upon the position

Commitment to Diversity

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

Working Conditions

Varies upon the position

Conditions of Employment

THE FOLLOWING MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT :

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the district’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment).
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Posting Number

NC00348

Supplemental Questions

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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  • SDCCD employment web site
  • EdJoin (SD Co. Office of Education)
  • CA Community Colleges Registry
  • Craig's List
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Chronicle of Higher Ed
  • Professional organization/publication
  • SD Union Tribune newspaper ad (including Sign On San Diego)
  • SDCCD Employee
  • Job Fair
  • Other (list below)
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• * Please describe your experience, knowledge, and skills that you feel qualifies you to work in this position.
• * The San Diego Community College District has a very diverse student, faculty and classified professional population with respect to academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds. Describe your professional development, community involvement, and professional experience working with these diverse groups.

Required & Optional Documents

Required Documents

• Résumé

Optional Documents

• Licenses/Certificates/Credentials

San Diego Community College District – People, Culture, and Technology (HR) Division