Part-Time Child Development Assistant I — Support Early Learning

Del Mar College Testing Center; Corpus Christi, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Del Mar College's Center for Early Learning is seeking a Child Development Assistant I to join a pool of applicants for part-time assignments.

You will support in meeting the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of a group of young children and help model teaching and care practices while assisting in daily activity plans and parent communications. Background checks apply to employment.

Qualifications

• Twelve (12) credit hours in Child Development or Early Education OR a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (Submission of transcripts or CDA is required).
• Six (6) months teaching experience in a center-based child care setting OR six (6) months of closely related teaching experience with children 0-8 years.
• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Current Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification (Documentation required prior to first day).
• Food Handler’s Certificate (Documentation required prior to first day).

Responsibilities

• Supervises children during indoor and outdoor activities and routines as required by regulating entities governing the activities of the CEL and in accordance with developmentally appropriate practices.
• Assists with maintaining a safe, healthy, and attractive learning environment and with writing and implementing daily activity plans to develop safe and healthy habits, physical skills, self-esteem, etc.
• Assists with completing center forms, including developmental portfolios, daily meal count, attendance records, health checks, and safety checklists.
• Maintains confidentiality of children and family information.
• Stops unsafe activities and reports suspected child abuse and neglect as required by law.
• Models for CDEC students appropriate teaching and care-giving practices.
• Participates in staff development activities and communicates with parents.

Skills

Data entry

Receptionist duties

Customer service

Word processing

General clerical duties

Strong communication skills

Education

Twelve credit hours in Child Development or Early Education

CDA credential

Job description

Del Mar College's Center for Early Learning is seeking a Child Development Assistant I to join a pool of applicants for part-time assignments.

You will support in meeting the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of a group of young children and help model teaching and care practices while assisting in daily activity plans and parent communications. Background checks apply to employment.