Organization Name:
San Mateo County Community College District
Location:
College of San Mateo
Job Title:
Child Development Center Aide I (Associate Teacher)
About:
The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District’s Strategic Plan, “success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.” The District’s Strategic Plan is focused on “Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.” They provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces their commitment to provide quality education and promote life-long learning – emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join the San Mateo County Community College District team, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice.
College of San Mateo (CSM) is part of the San Mateo County Community College District and is a Hispanic Serving Institution and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution. The college enrolls approximately 15,000 students each academic year. CSM has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities that it serves.
The Position:
Under general supervision of the Child Development Center Aide III (Master Teacher) and Child Development Center Aide II (Teacher), the Child Development Center Aide I (Associate Teacher) performs a variety of general functions primarily related to assisting in the supervision and management of a classroom of children. The Child Development Center Aide I (Associate Teacher) is responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of developmentally age-appropriate curriculum and assessing the growth and development of children enrolled in the program. Contact with children, parents, and other staff is extensive. Using well-prescribed procedures in place, independent judgment and creativity are required to resolve many minor problems that could occur. A Child Development Center Aide I (Associate Teacher) can lead the work of student assistants and volunteers as assigned.
The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.
- Assists in the planning, documentation, and maintenance of environment and appropriate curriculum which supports the developmental stage of each child and the child’s individual needs, partners with the family, supports home language and culture, celebrates ethnic and family diversity, and reflects the evolving practice of anti-bias curriculum. The program is inclusive of children with special needs and promotes self-concept, social development, sensory awareness, problem-solving, concept formation, pre-literacy skills, pre-math skills, and physical/motor development which enhance children’s sense of competence, self-esteem, and community interdependence through daily routines such as hand washing, meal/snacks, diapering, toileting, rest time, and other classroom practices.
- Assists in the regular assessment of children’s development supporting the completion of developmental profiles and portfolios, including recording observations, dictation, checklists, photo/video examples, work samples, and other documentation as required.
- Supports the development of children by using positive guidance and redirection and treats all children and adults with dignity and respect.
- Assists in the development and maintenance of positive relationships with families using strength-based communication skills that support the family’s sense of identity, connection to their world, sense of well-being, confidence and involvement in their child’s education, and effective communication skills.
- Provides positive feedback to families on their child’s interests, activities, peer interactions, etc. through conversation, in writing, and other multimedia methods as required.
- Participates in program activities, events, and celebrations
- Understand and maintain health and safety guidelines in compliance with federal, state, and organizational policy while completing general housekeeping tasks, including diapering and toileting.
- Demonstrates health and safety procedures and protocol for the use of program and classroom equipment and supplies.
- Leads and provides guidance and support to student assistants, students, and volunteers as required.
- Exchanges information with staff, student assistants, students, and volunteers regarding policies and procedures associated with the Child Development Center.
- Participates in professional development activities including attending meetings, conferences, classes, and workshops to maintain required certifications and remain current with emerging practices and technology in the field.
- Maintains professional ethics at all times, including confidentiality, collegiality, and flexibility in working with other staff to resolve problems and conflicts.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Possession of a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (Please note: Children’s Center Instructional Permits obtained prior to February 1997 are considered equivalent to the Child Development Teacher’s Permit (Child Development Permit Matrix).
- Completion of 12 units in Early Childhood Education/Child Development coursework or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum one year of successful teaching experience in a child development program
- Experience supervising and training the work of child development center staff in a center-based setting
- Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff
- Skill in oral and written communication, including public speaking and respectful, warm, and sensitive communication with parents and children
- Experience with the use of software and other media as an integral part of a developmentally appropriate child development curriculum
- Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and creativity in problem solving
- Willingness to carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Child Development Center’s philosophy
Physical Requirements:
This classification requires communication with individuals, small groups and large groups; work in close proximity with individuals; comparing data, and interpreting data to others; flexibility, tact and patience; manual dexterity; bending; pulling; pushing; and reaching in order to perform the essential functions.
How to Apply:
Link to application
For questions related to this posting, please contact:
SMCCCD Office of Human Resources
Tel.: (650) 574-6555
Fax: (650) 574-6574
Email: smccdjobs@smccd.edu
Web Page: https://smccd.edu/humanresources/
