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Who We Are

The College and the District

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Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assists in the planning, documentation, and maintenance of environment and appropriate curriculum which supports the developmental stage of each child and the child’s individual needs, partners with the family, supports home language and culture, celebrates ethnic and family diversity, and reflects the evolving practice of anti-bias curriculum. The program is inclusive of children with special needs and promotes self-concept, social development, sensory awareness, problem-solving, concept formation, pre-literacy skills, pre-math skills, and physical/motor development which enhance children’s sense of competence, self-esteem, and community interdependence through daily routines such as hand washing, meal/snacks, diapering, toileting, rest time, and other classroom practices.
2. Assists in the regular assessment of children’s development supporting the completion of developmental profiles and portfolios, including recording observations, dictation, checklists, photo/video examples, work samples, and other documentation as required.
3. Supports the development of children by using positive guidance and redirection and treats all children and adults with dignity and respect.
4. Assists in the development and maintenance of positive relationships with families using strength-based communication skills that support the family’s sense of identity, connection to their world, sense of well-being, confidence and involvement in their child’s education, and effective communication skills.
   1. Provides positive feedback to families on their child’s interests, activities, peer interactions, etc. through conversation, in writing, and other multimedia methods as required.

5. Participates in program activities, events, and celebrations.
6. Understand and maintain health and safety guidelines in compliance with federal, state, and organizational policy while completing general housekeeping tasks, including diapering and toileting.
7. Demonstrates health and safety procedures and protocol for the use of program and classroom equipment and supplies.
8. Leads and provides guidance and support to student assistants, students, and volunteers as required.
9. Exchanges information with staff, student assistants, students, and volunteers regarding policies and procedures associated with the Child Development Center.
10. Participates in professional development activities including attending meetings, conferences, classes, and workshops to maintain required certifications and remain current with emerging practices and technology in the field.
11. Maintains professional ethics at all times, including confidentiality, collegiality, and flexibility in working with other staff to resolve problems and conflicts.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (Please note: Children’s Center Instructional Permits obtained prior to February 1997 are considered equivalent to the Child Development Teacher’s Permit (Child Development Permit Matrix).
• Completion of 12 units in Early Childhood Education/Child Development coursework or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum one year of successful teaching experience in a child development program
• Experience supervising and training the work of child development center staff in a center-based setting
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff
• Skill in oral and written communication, including public speaking and respectful, warm, and sensitive communication with parents and children
• Experience with the use of software and other media as an integral part of a developmentally appropriate child development curriculum
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and creativity in problem solving
• Willingness to carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Child Development Center’s philosophy

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of the techniques and program activities related to developmentally appropriate early childhood education
2. Skill in establishing and maintaining respectful, sensitive and effective communication and working relationships with people who are diverse in their academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
3. Skill in teaching and guiding children 0-5 years old in structured learning and play activities
4. Skill in program planning, implementation and evaluation
5. Skill in oral communication, including public speaking
6. Skill in written communication
7. Skill in following detailed written and oral instructions
8. Skill in assessing children’s development
9. Skill in leading the work of others
10. Ability to work effectively in a team-centered teaching environment to accomplish goals that reflect the mission and philosophy of a child development center

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The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.

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