SUMMARY

Under direction of the CDL Head Teacher, the Teacher, Part-time assists in the development and maintenance of a developmentally appropriate environment and curriculum which provides for the optimum development of young children; actively develops positive reciprocal relationships with families; works collaboratively with other staff members in promoting a positive work environment; assists in the supervision and coaching of student staff and practicum students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist in the development and implementation of evidence-based curriculum and programming in accordance with the Child Development Lab mission and goals.
• Function as a collaborative team-teacher, providing instruction, supervision and coaching to student teachers and volunteers.
• Write anecdotal notes that document children’s learning and development across domains
• Collaboratively reflect on written observations of children and facilitate the process of planning weekly outcomes for children’s development and learning.
• Assist in systematic observation and assessment of children.
• Provide leadership and serve as role model of appropriate early childhood practices and teaching techniques for student teachers, observers and families.
• Participate in professional development opportunities as assigned.
• Assume authority when assigned to accept licensing evaluations and implement emergency procedures in the absence of the Head Teacher, Teacher and the Child Development Lab Director.
• Communicate Child Development Lab philosophy and program policy with families, student teachers and volunteers.
• Assist in facilitating family programs, events and community outreach.
• Conduct daily programming.
• Assist in identifying and supporting children or families with special needs, providing information about community resources.
• May be called upon to participate in family conferences.
• Share information and observations regarding children's daily activities, progress, and development with families.
• Identify and report suspected child abuse and neglect to appropriate authorities
• Perform a variety of assignments related to the planning, implementation, and conduct of programs.
• Mandated Reporter: This position is designated as a General Mandated Reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017), as a condition of employment. Training is required and will be provided.
Other duties may be assigned.

POSITIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED

None

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an office and classroom environment; exposure contagious diseases and blood borne pathogens; continuous contact with staff, campus community, and public.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Stand and walk for extended periods; kneeling and bending; sit at children’s level for extended periods; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; stamina; lift, move, and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; verbal and written communication.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

• Principles, practices, procedures of Child Development Lab operations, programs and services.
• Early childhood development and education.
• Laws, rules, and regulations related to Child Development Lab operation, programs, and services.
• Facility sanitation and safety.
• Pediatric CPR and First Aid.
• Principles of adult supervision, employee development, and performance evaluation.
• Basic principles of individual and group behavior.
• Signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect.
• Insure that the needs of children, families, staff and program are effectively addressed.
• Collaboratively develop and implement curriculum responses.
• Express ideas and recommendations both orally and in writing.
• Insure that assigned programs and activities meet the needs of families.
• Work effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors at all times.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the children, families, co-workers, campus community, general public and those contacted during the course of work.
• Advocate for young children and families.
• Value the knowledge and research that informs best practice for early childhood education and child development.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain currency of best practice in the field of Early Childhood Education.
Demonstrate leadership consistent with the mission and goals of the Child Development Lab.

MINIMUM EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 400 hours of paid and/or non-paid experience in an early learning program which includes:
  • Facilitating teacher and child directed experiences
  • Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
  • Maintaining supportive relationships with families
  • Knowledge of health and safety practices in a child care setting
  • Ability to plan and implement developmentally appropriate experiences
  • Bachelor’s degree in Child Development or related field (12 units ECE/CD, plus three units supervised field experience in an ECE/CD setting required).
  Completion of 12 college units in child development or early childhood education (Associate Teacher Permit)
  

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Three (3) to six (6) units in infant/toddler development.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Child Development Instructional Site Supervisor Permit, or transcripts plus qualifying experience as required to obtain the Site Supervisor permit (must apply when hired).
• Possession of CPR and First Aid Certificates or willingness to complete upon offer of employment.
• Tuberculosis, MMR and Tdap clearance.
• Post-offer, pre-employment physical required.
• Department of Justice and FBI background clearance or have a successful transfer of licensing exemption and a successful licensing record.
• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Associated Students will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals any disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current Associated Students employees who apply for the position.