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Job Description

Under General Supervision prepares, develops and implements daily lesson plan and activities; organizes and assigns the work of Teachers, Student Assistants, Student Interns and Volunteers; supervises daily activities and performs related work as required.

Duties

• Plans and implements age and developmentally appropriate lessons, indoor activities and outdoor activities.
• Ensures children’s safety at all times during all activities.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of the Desired Results Child Assessments.
• Inspects the conditions in the classroom to ensure a safe environment conducive to learning.
• Ensures the completion of daily health check of children.
• Conducts scheduled and as needed parent-teacher conferences to discuss child’s developmental progress.
• Explains either verbally or in writing the schedule of activities to other participants.
• Participates in student orientation.
• Brings special problems or concerns to the attention of the Children’s Center management as appropriate.
• Act as designated responsible person in the case of the absence of both the Director and Assistant Director.
• Supervises Teachers, Student Assistants, Student Interns and Volunteers in assigned classrooms.
• Attends Staff meetings and in-service development meetings as required.
• Completes administrative activities for position and classroom as required.
• Implements family style meal times for children.
• Establishes and maintains excellent relationships with children and families.
  
• Promotes parent involvement.
  
• Completes administrative activities for position and classroom as required.
  

Other duties as assigned.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of teaching methods, techniques and resources for the education of young children.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate behavior and learning expectations.
• Knowledge of safety precautions for young children.
• Ability to plan and implement age and developmentally appropriate activities for young children.
• Ability to introduce concepts and ideas to young children.
• Ability to exercise good judgment for the health and safety of the young child.
• Ability to organize the work for adults within the classroom and give clear directions.

Experience:

• 3 years of experience teaching young children in a group setting and supervising adults.

Education:

• B.A. in Child Development or related field,

Required Permit:

• Master Teacher or higher Teaching Permit issued by the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Special requirement: Must meet State of California health standards for employment in a licensed Children’s Center.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

This position is employed through Associated Students (AS). AS offers an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, Life Insurance, Vacation, Sick Leave, 14 paid Holidays, company sponsored retirement program and more.

The position range: $24.30 to $36.46 per hour, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

The anticipated hiring range: $24.30 to $32.00 per hour, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

HOURS: Full-Time 40 hours per week; schedule is Monday - Friday.

General Information

A LiveScan Fingerprint background check and general background check (including a criminal records check and education verification) must be completed satisfactorily upon verbal offer of employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment.

Candidates should apply by completing the on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers

Associated Students, California State University, Northridge, Inc. (A.S.) is proud to operate on the California State University, Northridge (CSUN) campus serving students. As part of the campus community, A.S. follows the California State University (CSU) policy that highly recommends that all faculty, staff and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location to be immunized (aka vaccinated) against the virus that causes COVID-19.

ABOUT ASSOCIATED STUDENTS

The CSUN Associated Students is a 501(c)3 corporation integrated with California State University, Northridge. Its mission is to serve as the primary advocate for students at CSUN and to provide excellent, meaningful programs and services designed to create and enhance a spirited, learning-focused campus environment. The AS offers programs in sustainability and recycling; outdoor adventures; sport clubs; child care; ticket, transportation passes and attraction discount ticket sales; concerts, fairs and lectures.

Its own infrastructure also includes risk management; information technology support; marketing; accounting and human resources.

ABOUT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is a comprehensive university that delivers award-winning undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 38,000 students annually and counts more than 330,000 alumni who elevate Southern California and beyond. Since its founding in 1958, CSUN has made a significant and long-term economic impact on California. Serving more students on Pell Grants than any other institution in California, CSUN is also a social elevator and one of the most diverse universities in the country. CSUN has a high national ranking in awarding bachelor’s degrees to traditionally underserved students and enrolls the largest number of students who are Deaf and hard-of-hearing of any U.S. state university.

Advertised: Jul 03 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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