Early Childhood Educator
Closing Date/Time: Wed. 12/04/13 5:00 PM Pacific Time
Salary: $2,826.52 - $3,116.23 Monthly
Job Type: Full-time Classified
Location: 1500 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale, California
DEFINITION:
Performs a variety of specialized duties related to care and education of young children and the training of college students in the Child Development Center and affiliated programs.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Supervision is received by the Child Development Director.
May provide work direction to student workers.
Examples of Duties:
Provides care and education for classrooms of children, 6-months through preschool age, and interact with children in a developmentally appropriate manner.
Provides learning experiences in Social/Emotional Development, Cognitive Development and Physical Development.
Participates in curriculum planning, assessments, and documentation.
Creates effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of children’s work.
Prepares and serves nutritional meals and designated snacks.
Provides work direction and assists in mentoring of college and community students assigned to the Child Development Center.
Participates in classroom rotations to provide continuity of care as designated.
Sets up and cleans up classroom, outdoor play area, workroom and kitchen as needed.
Attends required staff meetings.
Maintains departmental area(s) in a safe, clean and orderly condition; assure compliance with established District and Child Development center safety procedures and regulations.
Maintains professional competence through in-service educational activities provided by District and /or self-selected professional growth activities.
Maintains state required documentation and records.
Provides work direction and training to student workers.
Verifies time sheets for student workers.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
Child development theories and its application to providing curriculum and guidance for young children.
Appropriate principles, practices and procedures used in child care programs.
Effective team teaching skills for working with staff members, students and families.
Interpersonal skills, using tact, patience and courtesy in assisting staff and college students.
Ability to:
Communicate effectively with children, staff and community representatives.
Demonstrate effective interaction and guidance techniques with children in accordance with center philosophy. Understand written and oral directions.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Train and provide work direction to others.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates of Arts/Science Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field from an accredited college or university.
Six (6) units of coursework in administration and supervision of Child Development programs and Three (3) units of coursework in Infant /Toddler.
Valid Child Development Master Teacher Permit
Current Pediatric CPR, first aid and documented training in health practices as required by Title 22.
Desirable Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Child Development Center laboratory school program is subject to childhood communicable diseases.
Additional Information:
Application Process
This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:
• Current Resume
• Transcripts showing required degree and coursework must be submitted. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted only during the application process. Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application.
• Valid Child Development Master Teacher Permit
• Pediatric CPR and first aid certification.
For more information and to apply, visit: http://apptrkr.com/407851
Please note: All required documentation must be attached to the online application by the applicant by the closing date.
Additional documents not requested in the announcement, will not be reviewed. Those applicants deemed best qualified will be invited to the college for an interview.
Your application and any required attachments must be submitted by Wednesday December 4, 2013 by 5:00 p.m. Applications with incomplete information (i.e. statements such as - see resume) or missing documents will not be considered. If you have additional questions please call 818-240-1000 ext. 5921.
Selection Process
All completed applications and application materials will be screened to ensure that the minimum requirements stated in the job announcement are met. Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to the college for an examination. All candidates will be notified by e-mail of their final disposition in the selection process.
About the College
Glendale Community College (GCC) is nestled in the foothills of the San Rafael Mountains, centrally located at the intersection of three major freeways, just ten miles from downtown Los Angeles. Glendale is affectionately known as Jewel City, one of the fastest growing communities in the Southern California region. A vibrant hub of economic activity and cultural diversity; it is an exciting place to work and live!
GCC is recognized throughout the state as a model of shared governance and collegiality. Known for excellence and rigor, we have one of the highest transfer rates to the UC system and other California four-year colleges. Additionally, the college offers a broad range of vocational programs and takes pride in providing outstanding student services and curriculum to help prepare students for success in the 21st Century.
GCC is committed to maintaining an environment which provides opportunities to individuals with a wide variety of talents, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We believe in the importance of diversity amongst our faculty, staff, and student population to better serve the college and surrounding communities.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Glendale Community College District provides all applicants for district employment with equal employment opportunities and provides present employees with training, compensation, promotion, and all other attributes of employment without regard to a person’s race, religious creed, color, age, sex, national origin, veterans’ status, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, gender identity or disability.
Accommodations
Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for the application, testing or interviewing processes should contact the Human Resources Department at the time of application submission.
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Glendale Community College.
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Anita Quinonez Gabrielian, Dr. Armine G. Hacopian, Dr. Vahe Peroomian, Ann H. Ransford and
Anthony P. Tartaglia
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