Dynamic Child Care Substitute & Early Childhood Lab

Coast Community College District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Part time

Job summary

Coast Community College District seeks a Substitute—Child Care Assistant and Early Childhood Lab Assistant to assist in caring for infants to preschoolers. You will support developmentally appropriate activities in two campus facilities, adhering to health and safety standards and confidentiality with families and staff.

Temporary appointments may exceed 130–160 days per year; working hours will be arranged with the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Equivalent of a high school diploma and experience with infants, toddlers, or preschool children, or completion of minimum childcare licensing standards.
• Six months of experience in a licensed child-care center or comparable program.
• Must possess or be eligible for Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid certificates.
• May require a valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementing daily activities based on children's needs and interests.
• Maintain order by observing and focusing on activities and behaviors of children in group activities.
• Care for groups of infants, toddlers, or preschool-age children.
• Maintain health and safety standards per OSHA regulations, Title 22, and Title 5.
• Perform light housekeeping and child maintenance duties including cleaning, disinfecting, washing, and sanitizing toys and surfaces.
• Develop positive relationships with parents and staff while keeping information confidential.
• Other related duties to support the position’s objective.
• Abide by all District policies and procedures, including Board Policy 3050.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

12 semester units in ECE/child development

Job description

Coast Community College District seeks a Substitute—Child Care Assistant and Early Childhood Lab Assistant to assist in caring for infants to preschoolers. You will support developmentally appropriate activities in two campus facilities, adhering to health and safety standards and confidentiality with families and staff.

Temporary appointments may exceed 130–160 days per year; working hours will be arranged with the supervisor.