• Provides care and supervision of children which may include sitting, squatting, kneeling, bending, lifting, and carrying children as needed.
• Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers.

• Safely instructs, monitors, and participates with structured and free play activities.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, healthy, and safe environment.

• Develops and implements weekly activities designed for cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development.

• Notifies teachers of children potentially requiring special needs; assists in the implementation of Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs).
• Conducts developmental screenings, ongoing child observations, and developmental assessments on children enrolled in the program.
• Provides input for the classroom newsletters.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Encourages and maintains a good relationship with management, staff, parents and children.
• Follows the California State Department of Education regulations when performing all duties and responsibilities.
• Follows all Community Care Licensing Regulations and ensures classrooms are Title 5 and Title 22 compliant.
• Participates in parent meetings and conferences.
• Plans and participates in community events.

Education

Possesses a high school diploma or GED certificate.  Must have the ability to meet the re-education provisions of the State Department of Education. An Associate’s of Arts degree and higher is preferred.

And

Experience

Six (6) months of relevant child development experience in a center-based setting. 

Licenses and Certifications

An Associate Teacher Permit is required at the time of application.

All necessary and required documentation must be current as required by the California State Department of Education, Community Care Licensing, and the City of Emeryville.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of current child development practices in accordance with the California State Department of Education and Community Care Licensing guidelines; rules regulations and statutes regarding child safety and personal rights; best practices in supporting child progress along the developmental continuum and applicable methods of child assessment; effective methods of child assessment and evaluation; correct English usage including spelling, grammar and punctuation; acceptable methods of child care; methods and practices of child assessment; various stages of child development; effective methods of building positive relationships with children, staff and parents; rules, regulations and statutes governing the operation of a Child Development Center.

Ability to safely monitor, direct and participate in activities with the infants, toddlers, and children; stand, walk, squat, kneel, bend, twist, reach above shoulder level and below waist level, push and pull, lift up to 50 lbs.; implement current child development practices in accordance with State Department of Education and Community Care Licensing guidelines; prepare lesson plans and daily activity schedules which facilitate learning; communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally; work as part of a team in a culturally diverse environment; work with children in distress and/or are uncooperative; implement program goals; work effectively with others including parents, staff, management and consultants; understand and follow oral and written instructions; perform the physical duties of the job.

Bargaining Unit: SEIU 
Annual Hours: 2080 (40 hours per week)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt