CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT (Level I, II, III)

Posting Number: S972
Department: Center for Early Learning
Position Type: Non-Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time-Staff
Salary: Minimums: Level I - $10.16; Level II - $11.12; Level III - $12.15
Open Date: 09/18/2024
Close Date: 09/02/2024

Job Description Summary:
The purpose of this position is to assist in meeting the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of a group of young children and model for CDEC students' appropriate teaching and care-giving practices.

This is accomplished by assisting in writing and implementing daily activity plans; by helping children with physical skills, self-esteem, social, cognitive, and communication skills and observing children for developmental milestones.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
Current Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification (Documentation of current certification is required prior to first day of employment).
Food Handler's Certificate (Documentation of current certification is required prior to first day of employment).

Level I - Grade 912.

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.

Level II - Grade 913.

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (Submission of CDA is required) OR Twelve (12) credit hours in Child Development or Early Childhood Education.
Two (2) years teaching experience in a center-based child care setting ***OR***two (2) years closely related teaching experience with children 0-8 years.

Level III - Grade 914

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (Submission CDA is required) OR Twelve (12) credit hours in Child Development or Early Childhood Education.
Five (5) years teaching experience in a center-based child care setting ***OR***five (5) years closely related teaching experience with children 0-8 years.

Preferred Qualifications:
Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The College is committed to diversity in its workforce.

To apply, visit: https://dmcjobs.delmar.edu/postings

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