Preschool & Infant Care Specialist (11 mo/yr)

Kern Community College District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern Community College District is hiring for a Child Development Center Associate Teacher (11 months/year) at Bakersfield College – Panorama Campus. The role supports the classroom teacher in caring for preschool and infant children, planning developmentally appropriate activities, and maintaining a safe, healthy center environment.

You will supervise children, prepare lesson outlines, conduct activities, and communicate with parents on child progress while ensuring adherence to health, safety,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with twelve semester units of coursework in early childhood education or a related field.
• One year of experience working with children in an organized setting.
• Possession of, or eligibility to obtain, and retain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• Completion of pediatric CPR and first aid training and a current certificate.
• Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical assessment and drug testing; clear criminal record including fingerprints.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in planning, coordinating, and delivering developmentally appropriate activities.
• Supervise and interact with children in a warm, positive manner; maintain safe learning environments.
• Prepare age-appropriate lesson outlines and activities in science, math, music, art, language, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Conduct demonstrations and learning activities; serve as primary caregiver for assigned children; participate in state-required evaluations.
• Communicate with parents, discuss child progress, and help develop strategies for conflict resolution.
• Follow health, safety, and center policies; supervise restroom use and maintain cleanliness and order in the classroom and play areas.
• Prepare and serve snacks/lunches; assist with meals and nutrition; perform light housekeeping and record-keeping as requested.

Job description

Kern Community College District is hiring for a Child Development Center Associate Teacher (11 months/year) at Bakersfield College – Panorama Campus. The role supports the classroom teacher in caring for preschool and infant children, planning developmentally appropriate activities, and maintaining a safe, healthy center environment.

You will supervise children, prepare lesson outlines, conduct activities, and communicate with parents on child progress while ensuring adherence to health, safety,