Child Development Associate

VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

Position Information

Posting Number
0600699

Official Title
Child Development Associate

Position:
Full Time

Percent Position:
100

Months
10

Job Category
Classified

Brief Description:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, plan, organize and evaluate learning experience for ECE students and for the development of children in a children's center learning lab environment; provide for the intellectual, social, emotional, mental and physical development of participating children.

Job Duties:
Plan, organize and direct a daily curriculum including activities designed to promote physical, emotional, creative and cognitive development in infant/toddlers, pre-school and/or school age children. E

Provide information to and assist college students with techniques of working with individual and groups of children. E

Train student assistants; observe and evaluate student teacher activities; assist in developing effective adult-child relationships. E

Work with small and large groups of children in a variety of age-appropriate activities such as creative arts, mathematics, perceptual motor skills, science, language and social studies, both indoors and outdoors according to planned schedules. E

Assist children with hygiene procedures as necessary; observe and evaluate health needs of children and take appropriate action. E

Prepare instructional materials; work with director/supervisor to assign college students, student assistants, and volunteers to teaching areas and responsibilities; maintain a variety of records. E

Provide supervision and be a working role model to student assistants, observers, and ECE students. E

Attend staff meetings, parent conferences, orientations, and in-service training programs as assigned. E

Assure standards of safety, health and cleanliness of the center are maintained. E

Perform other duties as assigned.

E = Essential Duties

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to Children's Center Permit plus two years experience working with an infant/toddler or preschool/children's program or Child Development Permit - Teacher Level.

Preferred Qualifications:
Licenses or other Requirements:
Children's Center Permit or Child Development Permit - Teacher Level

Valid First Aid and CPR Certificates

Knowledge Of:
Current concepts and practices used in Early Childhood Education.

Instructional methods and techniques.

Methods of observing, evaluating, and recording child behaviors.

General needs and behavior of children of various ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds.

Safety precautions and procedures for children's programs.

Oral and written communication skills.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Ability To:
Work effectively in multi-ethnic setting with individuals and groups.

Plan and implement Child Development program goals and objectives.

Model and provide work direction to college students, student, and other staff.

Develop and maintain effective relationships with children.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Work confidentially with discretion.

Demonstrate and apply specific rules, policies and procedures of program to which assigned.

Prepare and maintain office records.

Physical Abilities
Lifting and carrying heavy objects.

Bending at the waist.

Kneeling.

Seeing to observe children and students.

Hearing and speaking to communicate with children and parents.

Standing for extended periods of time.

Requested Start Date:
TBD

Work Week/Hours
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

This 10 month, 100% position will be at Moorpark College.

The eligibility list being established will be used to fill full-time and part-time positions in this classification up to one year throughout the Ventura County Community College District.

Closing Date
08-28-2008

Required Applicant Documents:
Documents not to exceed 2mb maximum

Required Selection Process:
PRELIMINARY SCREENING OF APPLICATIONS & SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
In completing the application and the supplemental questionnaire (if required), outline in detail your education, training (such as classes, seminars, workshops) and experience. Application materials will be screened by a committee of subject matter experts, who will recommend candidates for participation in the oral examination process. Appearance before the oral examination board will be limited to the candidates with the highest written and/or screening scores.

ELIGIBILITY LIST
Upon completion of the examination, the open / promotional eligibility list will be compiled by combining the screening score, oral score, and applicable seniority and veteran's credits, if any. The candidates will be ranked according to their total score on the eligibility list. Certification will be made from the highest three ranks of the open / promotional eligibility list. This eligibility list will be used to fill the current vacancies up to one year from the date of the oral examination.

APPOINTMENTS
The candidate selected will be recommended by the Chancellor to the Governing Board for final approval.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD
All appointments made from eligibility lists for initial appointment or for promotion shall be probationary for a period of six months.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

Salary Range:  $3,210.00 - $4,430.00

Special Instructions to Applicants
The eligibility list being established will be used to fill full-time and part-time positions in this classification up to one year throughout the Ventura County Community College District.

EXAMINATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
OPEN / PROMOTIONAL
Screening Examination, Weighted 40%
Oral Examination, Weighted 60%

PRELIMINARY SCREENING EXAMINATION
In completing the application and supplemental questionnaire (if required), outline in detail your education, training (such as classes, seminars, workshops) and experience. This information will be evaluated and scored to determine those candidates who will participate in the oral examination.

To apply and see a full job description, please visit our website at: http://jobs.vcccd.edu

EOE



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