Child Development Specialist III

Sdccdjobs; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in California is seeking a Child Development Specialist to assist in implementing daily learning programs for preschool children. Responsibilities include directing educational activities and participating in planning sessions. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in early childhood education, along with skills in observing and evaluating child behavior. This role emphasizes cultural competency in working with a diverse student community.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience working with preschool children.
• Must obtain a Children’s Center Permit.
• Cultural competency and sensitivity required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing and implementing daily child learning programs.
• Participate in planning and parent activities.
• Know health, safety, and nutrition requirements of preschool children.

Skills

Knowledge of early childhood education concepts

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to evaluate and record child behavior

Education

High school graduation with coursework for Children’s Center Permit

Children’s Center Permit

Job description

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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 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 communication skills.

Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by sufficient coursework and experience to obtain a 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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (this certificate must be renewed every four 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 the first day of employment).
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Required Documents

• Résumé
• Licenses/Certificates/Credentials