Child Care Teacher I

Classification Title: Child Care Teacher I

Salary Range: $3,974 - $4,774 Per Month

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Job Title: Child Care Teacher I

Position Number: FCC912

Location: Fullerton College

Department: FC Social Sciences

Percentage of Employment : 100%

Months of Employment : 12 Months Per Year

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)

About Us ABOUT US

Do you strive to make a difference in higher education? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity to be a part of our students' educational success and lifelong learning? If so, we invite you to join North Orange County Community College District. We are proud to enroll over 60,000 students and serve a population of over one million people, annually! Home to more than 2,600 employees, our highly skilled, professional, and diverse faculty and staff are leading two of California's premier colleges, Cypress Community College and Fullerton Community College, as well as one of the largest continuing education programs, North Orange Continuing Education.

We invite you to join the Fullerton College campus community. Ideal candidates will share Fullerton College's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Fullerton College offers a radically student-centered culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all who learn and work here. The student body is incredibly diverse, with more than 55.7% Latinx, 16.6% Caucasian, 15.7% Asian/Pacific Islander, 3.1% African American, and 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native. Additionally, students from more than 40 countries regularly enroll in our International Student Program each year. The College believes in a multicultural learning experience where faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds can contribute to the development of our students.

Fullerton College is the oldest community college in continuous operation in California. Since our first class in 1913, we have grown to become one of the most successful community colleges in the nation. Our high transfer and graduation rates, rich academic programs and radically student-centered approach equip students with the skills and resources they need to succeed. Each year, thousands of students transfer to the CSU and UC systems as well as to private colleges and universities throughout the nation. Notably, during 2019, Fullerton College was ranked as the No. 1 community college in California in transfers to the California State University (CSU) system. We are consistently No. 1 in transfers to Cal State Fullerton.

Fullerton College is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving-Institution (AANAPISI). Fullerton College proudly offers many programs to serve and support our diverse student body, including Puente, Umoja, Student Diversity Success Initiative, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) Foster Youth Success Initiative, Disability Services, and a Veterans Resource Center. The College also provides many avenues of support for our faculty and staff through networks that include the Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and LGBTQIA2S+ Faculty Staff Associations.

Fullerton College offers a comprehensive array of student services programs and academic and career pathways designed to achieve our campus' strategic goals related to access, retention, persistence, and student success initiatives on campus. The College is developing an implementation plan for Guided Pathways and has robust partnerships with our local high school districts.

The Fullerton College campus community is dedicated to our core values of Community, Diversity, Equity, Excellence, Growth, Inclusivity, Innovation, Integrity, Partnership, Respect and Responsibility. For more information, please visit our website at .

• We are a Reggio Emilia Inspired Child Development Lab School
• Our Lab School educators serve as mentor teachers to college students
• Our Lab School embraces a nature-based, constructivist approach to learning
• Website: CDES Department Lab School Child Development and Educational Studies

What We Offer WHAT WE OFFER

• 100% employee medical premium coverage and a contribution toward dependent coverage (up to $11,359.32 for one dependent or $18,174.84 for two or more dependents annually)
• Fringe allowance to be used at employee's discretion (up to $2,646.10 annually)
• Voluntary (Medical/Dependent Day Care) Flexible Spending Account
• $50,000 life insurance benefit
• Deferred Compensation Program (403(b)/457 plans)
• Retirement Pension Plan ( CalSTRS / CalPERS )
• Abundant Professional Growth & Development Opportunities (Receive up to $3,500 annually)
• 20 paid holidays + Paid vacation
• Cumulative sick leave
• Flexible/Hybrid Work Program: 3 days in office/2 days remote (Management approval required; may vary by Department/Position)
• Summer schedule (exceptions apply)
• Receive Premium Pay for years of continuous service: From 5% at 5 years, up to 36% at 36 years
• District paid employee post-retirement medical (for those who qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Environment that fosters diversity and inclusion
• Progressive and innovative culture
• Opportunity to participate in various Faculty & Staff Associations

Primary Purpose: PRIMARY PURPOSE

This position is responsible for planning and implementing a campus child care instructional program; providing instruction and directing activities for children; preparing instructional materials; and maintaining a variety of reports.

Essential Functions: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

Job Description: JOB DESCRIPTION

Implements programs designed to meet the individual needs of children to include activities involving music, creative arts, language arts and literature, science and math; sets up and supervises learning activities geared toward preschool children.

Observes and assesses the development of children to ensure classroom activities meet their needs; observes and provides assessments of children's development.

Provides information to parents regarding the program and communicates regularly about children's development and child rearing practices.

Ensures safety of children by observing and directing their behavior according to approved policies; educates children on health and safety practices; assists children with personal hygiene activities such as toileting and washing hands.

Maintains safe and clean environment; cooks and serves meals and snacks; performs light housekeeping and sanitizing of surfaces, bathrooms, supplies and equipment.

Prepares and maintains variety of records and reports related to the program.

Attends and participates in a variety of meetings, educational conferences, parent-teacher conferences, seminars and open houses.

Communicates and advises parents, staff and students on various child-related issues; consults with professionals regarding children's development and concerns; communicates with faculty, as applicable, on student progress and related instructional issues.

Creates and maintain records and files; assists parents in registering their children; prepares attendance records.

Orders and maintains various equipment, supplies, and materials as needed; maintains equipment as needed.

Trains and provides work direction and guidance to others as directed.

Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Performs services as required by grant programs, such as home visits, as needed.

Working Relationships: WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The Child Care Teacher I maintains frequent contact with staff and students, parents, and children enrolled at the Center.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of current concepts used in Early Childhood Education

Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies and objectives

Knowledge of applicable statutes and regulations

Knowledge of organization, policies, and rules of assigned department or program

Knowledge of basic child psychology and development

Knowledge of curriculum planning for child development programs

Knowledge of methods or observing, evaluating and recording child behavior

Knowledge of materials, tools and equipment to be used in the early childhood development

Knowledge of health and safety regulations and practices

Knowledge of record-keeping techniques

Ability to create learning environment and implement activities in accordance with established curriculum
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