Child Care Associate 2490 - Los Angeles, United States - City of Los Angeles, CA

City of Los Angeles, CA

Verified Company

Los Angeles, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

DUTIES:

ANNUAL SALARY
$55,227 to $80,763

NOTES:

A Child Care Associate assists a Child Care Center Director in supervising, organizing, and conducting a child care program in compliance with State and local regulations and is responsible for direct supervision of children at a City operated, State licensed preschool center; obtains data and analyses from participating families as required by state laws and regulations; acts as a facility director in their absence; performs supervisory duties and applies sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective workforce; and fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities.

REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

One year of fulltime paid experience (2,080 hours) as a Recreation Assistant with the City of Los Angeles assigned to work in the care and supervision of children at a Department of Recreation and Parks facility
and 12 semester or 18 quarter units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development from an accredited college or university, which cover the general areas of:
Child Growth and Development or Human Growth and Development,
Family and Community or Child and Family, and
Child Care Program curriculum;
or
Six months of fulltime paid experience in the care and supervision of children in a licensed day care or comparable group child care program;
and
An Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development;
or:
Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units at an accredited college or university, including 12 semester or 18 quarter units in early childhood education or child development, including courses which cover the general areas of:
Child Growth and Development or Human Growth and Development,
Family and Community or Child and Family, and
Child Care Program curriculum

A valid Child Development Permit at the level of an Associate Teacher or higher issued by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing may be substituted for the 12 semester or 18 quarter units of specialized education required.

PROCESS NOTES

Applicants wishing to substitute 12 semester or 18 quarter units of coursework under Requirement #1 or Requirement #2b with a valid Child Development Permit at the level of an Associate Teacher or higher issued by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing must attach a copy of the permit at the time of filing in the Attachments section.
A Child Development Permit may be required prior to completion of the probationary period.

WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE:

NOTE:

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications must be received by THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2024.**
SELECTION PROCESS:
Examination Weights:
Essay Advisory**
Interview %

The examination will consist of an online advisory essay and an interview.

In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated:

Attention to Detail; Safety Focus, including knowledge of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures; Supervision; Interpersonal Skills; Flexibility; Follow Written Directions; Written Communication; and Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: child development principles and practices, such as age-appropriate educational and recreational activities; fundamentals of basic early childhood education; the State of California licensing regulations for Child Care Centers (Title 22, Division 12); and principles and practices of supervising children; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.

NOTES:

This examination is based on a validation study.
Based on City policy, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol screening test prior to employment in this class.
A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.
Notice:_
If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers._

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN

ONLY ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

**AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER