This is a year round part time position. Spring shifts begin as soon as January 16th and ideally continue working throughout the Academic year Winter, Spring, and Summer semesters. Center is closed for approximately two weeks over winter break.
General Purpose : Under the direction of the classroom Master Teacher and Cottage Supervisor, provides a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for children enrolled in the program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Functions
- Plans for and provides a safe, healthy, caring and engaging environment for children enrolled in our program
- Plans and initiates developmentally appropriate activities that promote the growth and development of the whole child to include activities in the areas of
Self and Social Emotional development
Language and LiteracyCognitiveMotor / PerceptualPhysical / HealthScience and Nature (outdoor play spaces)Dramatic PlayMulti-cultural / diversityAssists in caregiving routines such as hand washing, serving meals, diapering, toileting, and naptime as assignedContributes daily observations to compile for assessments of childrenWorks with children and adults in the program under the supervision of the classroom Supervisor, Master, or Associate TeachersHelps to care for classroom equipment including set-up and clean-up of both indoor and outdoor areas according to shift workedArticulates program goals and philosophy and applies them to working with the children and other adults working in the programMaintains order and neatness in all classroom and outdoor areas, including manipulatives, home living, blocks, books, creative art, sinks, bathrooms, sandbox, and digital equipment. Sanitizes / cleans up toys and equipment dailyOther duties as assignedCustomer Service and Collaboration
Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with various A.S. and University departmentsSafety
Ensures all operations are conducted with safety of staff and customers as first priority, and in accordance with the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan and other safety policiesAdheres to both the Associated Students' and Children's Center Codes of Safe PracticeReports accidents to supervisor and reviews changes required to avoid reoccurrence Ensures that proper documentation is completed for each accident (employee and / or non-employee) and forwards to supervisorReports maintenance problems and / or broken and unsafe equipment to the appropriate party immediatelyJob Requirements :
Minimum & Preferred Requirements
Education :
Must be currently enrolled at San Diego State University, taking a minimum of 6 unitsMinimum enrolled in or have 2 Child and Family Development units and working towards obtaining a total of 6 CFD unitsMinimum 3 units in Infant / Toddler development needed when working with Infants and ToddlersCFD major / minor preferredExperience :
Experience working in a child care preferred, but not requiredThe following items are required for employment at childcare establishments :
FBI, DOB, and Child Abuse Index fingerprint clearanceTB clearance, current Health Screening and up to date immunizationsBeginning in January 1, 2018, Health and Safety code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two yearsCertificate of completion of the Mandated Reporter training AB1207 and must be renewed every two years. This online training can be completed and accessed at
Basic Pest Management in the School and Child Care Settings Training CertificateThis online training can be completed and accessed at
License & Certification Preferred :
Current Pediatric First Aid and CPR training, including Infant and ChildWork toward obtaining Associate Teacher Credential as experience and education dictateTrainings :
Anti-Harassment training (must be completed with 30 days of hire)Gender Awareness Training (Must be completed with 30 days of hire)Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Training (Must be completed within 30 days of hire)Computer Security AwarenessAttend monthly mandatory staff trainings (as scheduled)PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Follows all Children's Center and Associated Students personnel policiesAdheres to NAEYC Code of Ethical ConductMaintains confidentialityEstablishes positive, professional, and productive relationships with the children, families and staff in our CenterAttends and participates in monthly mandatory staff meetingsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of current best practice in child developmentAbility to work as part of a large classroom teamExcellent interpersonal skills; ability to relate and communicate effectively with a diverse population of students, staff, faculty, colleagues and guestsMust have strong English language skills and the ability to read, write and verbally communicate at a level appropriate to the duties of the positionSCHEDULE & WORKING CONDITIONS
This is a year-round part-time position. Hiring for Spring shifts will be completed in November and December. Staff orientations are scheduled in January prior to shifts beginning on January 16th.
Regular scheduled shifts are MWF or TTh schedule between 7 : 30 AM and 5 : 30 PM. Mandatory staff training is held Friday from 4 : 00-5 : 30 once a month.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment is both in- and out-doors and may involve exposure to various elements including but not limited to : chemicals, dust, sun, rain, blood borne pathogens, and other environmental risks.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information with children, staff and parents; bending, stooping and lifting children and / or equipment up to 50 pounds from the floor; standing for extended periods of time; moving quickly and easily from sitting to standing; working outdoors on a daily basis; visual scanning to insure child safety indoors and out; able to perform movements including grasping, touching, pushing, pulling, manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
RELATIONSHIPS
Inside the Organization :
Reports to the Master TeacherEMPLOYMENT CATEGORY : Range I, Step I - $17.25 per hour
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with Associated Students. 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.
Fingerprinting is required for all employee and volunteer positions that have direct contact with minor children.
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