Child Care Specialist - CL24-25-314-I

Hours are subject to change based on the needs of the program. CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS/ATTACHMENTS: * Two (2) letters of recommendation - must be signed and dated within the last 24 months. Only wet signatures and e-signatures will be accepted; names typed out in a stylized font will not be accepted as a signature. Letters from relatives are not acceptable. * Copy of college transcripts showing completion of 6 units in Early Childhood Education/Child Development. * High School Diploma or Equivalent. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Pursuant to Senate Bill No. 792, an offer of employment in this classification is contingent upon providing verification of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles. An offer of employment in this classification is contingent upon showing proof of a valid First Aid/CPR card. CPR/First Aid cards must be obtained from an authorized American Heart Association (AHA) training center (e.g. American Red Cross, NSC, AHA, or third party). Cards obtained through an online course will not be accepted. REQUIREMENTS: Must have high school diploma or equivalent. Must have completed 6 units in Early Childhood Education/Child Development. One year of paid experience caring for young children in a child care center. Pass the District Instructional Aide Test and any combination of written, oral, and performance tests which may be administered to secure the best qualified applicants.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: All application materials for each applicant will be evaluated by a screening committee. A combination of written, oral, and performance tests may be administered to secure the best-qualified applicants. Those who are deemed best qualified will be scheduled for an interview. All applications (outside and in-house), along with required attachments, must be submitted online through EdJoin.org no later than 4:30:00 PM on the closing date. Paper, e-mailed, or faxed applications and required attachments will not be accepted. The two (2) letters of reference or recommendation must be signed and dated within the last 24 months. Only wet signatures and e-signatures will be accepted; names typed out in a stylized font will not be accepted as a signature. Applicants must complete all three (3) Professional References within the application; references from relatives are not acceptable. ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS. Qualified applicants will be notified for testing and interviews via the e-mail address they provide through EDJOIN. After applying for a position, all applicants should check their e-mail daily for testing dates and the status of their application. The District is not responsible for e-mails that may be delivered into an applicant’s junk/spam mailbox. Testing information will be determined after the position closes. Tests may only be taken at the time a position is applied for. Qualified applicants will be notified via e-mail regarding the date, time, and location of the test. No late arrivals will be admitted. Picture ID is required. Applicants not serving in the position for which they are applying must have passed the applicable test(s) within the last two years.