Infant/toddler Teacher - Santa Clara, United States - West Valley-Mission Community College District

West Valley-Mission Community College District

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Santa Clara, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

The Mission College Child Development Center is seeking a talented individual to fill the position of Infant & Toddler Teacher.

Mission College, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, is seeking a dynamic leader who thrives in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

Recognized as both a Hispanic Serving Institution and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution, Mission College is known for the strength of our academic programs and faculty as well as our equity-minded and student-focused approach that combines high-tech and high-touch.

The Infant & Toddler Teacher will perform a variety of activities in support of the development and implementation of developmentally appropriate early childhood programs; provide learning experiences matching the needs of individual and groups of children; and communicate regularly with parents, families and care givers and center staff regarding overall growth and development of children in the program.

Applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and life experiences to address the cultural and educational needs of a culturally diverse student population are encouraged to apply.

Assignment
100% of full time, 37.5 hours per week, 12 months per year, with anticipated start date of July 2024. Schedule may change to include some evening or weekend hours, as needed. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Classified Employees Association (WVMCEA), Office, Technical & Business Services Employee Unit.

Work Location:
Child Development Center, Mission College, Santa Clara, CA

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS_

This is the journey level in the single level Child Development Specialist class.

Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new, unusual or unique situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.

This class is distinguished from the Senior Child Development Specialist in that the latter is providing technical and functional oversight over assigned staff and facilitating communication between instructors and parents of children enrolled in the program.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range:
- $5,300.25-$5,765.50 monthly (WVMCEA Salary Schedule, Range 48, Steps A-C).

Benefits include:

Employercontributed medical, dental and vision for employee, spouse, and/or dependents.
Employerpaid long term disability for employee.
Employerprovided life insurance.
14 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday annually; paid nonworkdays between Christmas and New Year.
12 days vacation leave accrued annually; rate increases stepwise up to maximum 22 days vacation leave accrued annually.
12 days sick leave accrued annually.
Personal necessity leave and personal business leave.
Educational growth incentive program from $45 to $225 monthly.

- $1000 longevity award annually after 10 years of service and $1,500 longevity award annually after 15 years of service.

CalPERS pension plan.
Position is union affiliated.

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Two years of responsible children's classroom experience.

Education:

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in early childhood education or a related field.

License and Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California Child Development Master Teacher Permit.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid First Aid and CPR certificate issued by the American Red Cross, Heart Association, or other authorized agency.

AND

Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Basic principles of early childhood; theories and research of child development.
First aid and CPR.
Basic arithmetical operations.
Techniques and methods used in planning and implementing an early care and education program for young children.
Theories and practices of behavioral therapy, child development, and parent, family and caregiver child relationships.
Health and safety regulations applicable to childcare facilities.
Curriculum planning and developmentally appropriate components for young children.

Ability to:

Provide input related to the developmental assessment of children in the program.
Prepare an inviting classroom and play yard for children's activities.
Conduct parentteacher conferences.
Assist with the development and implementation of a variety of early childhood educational and play activities.
On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently a