CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT - HEAD START

SUBSTITUTE AND PERMANENT POSITIONS
SUBS ARE ON CALL / AS NEEDED
3 - 5.75 HRS/DAY

This is a continuous examination process and may close at any time, with little or no notice. An application review may occur at any time and qualified candidates who have submitted applications will be invited to participate in the testing process. Qualified applicants submitting applications after the review date will be considered in the next examination process. This list will be utilized to fill any vacancies that may occur during the one year life of the Eligibility List, which may include temporary positions.

RECRUITMENT TYPE
Open - This employment opportunity is available to anyone who qualifies. A single eligibility list based on rank order will be generated from this recruitment.

*The list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill both substitute and permanent vacancies in the District.

BASIC FUNCTION:
Provides support to a Child Development classroom by assisting with the preparation and delivery of instructional activities, observing developmental indicators, redirecting behavior, and addressing health and safety of the children.

DUTIES:
Uses positive reinforcement and encouragement to develop children's communication skills, promote, problem solving and conflict resolution, build self-esteem, and foster children's ability to express themselves.

Reads, sings, and plays with children during various indoor and outdoor activities.

Maintains clean and safe environment by wiping down tables, sweeping floors and outdoor playground, washing dishes, and disposing of trash.

Assists teacher in the care and supervision of children and implementation of developmental instructional activities.

Monitors students to ensure safety during play by organizing various indoor/outdoor activities that encourage a safe interaction with other students.

Provides health and safety maintenance by assisting students with toileting, diapering, washing hands, brushing teeth, tying shoes, and properly wearing backpacks and jackets.

Assists with meals by arranging and serving pre-prepared food at appropriate temperatures according to direction, monitoring and assisting children during family style meals, and helping children build self help skills.

Collects and tracks information, including attendance, sign-in sheets, meal counts, and student counts throughout the day including, but not limited to, before and after outdoor activities.

Supervises children,at all times, ensuring constant visual supervision, which may include basic instructional activities.

Assists Teacher in monitoring, evaluating, and assessing the progress and developmental levels of children through observation and basic documentation.

Performs clerical duties, such as answering phones, requesting and acquiring supplies from Child Development Office, and taking supplies or messages to and from multiple classrooms.

Performs other related duties as required.

EXPERIENCE:
Six (6) months experience either in paid or volunteer status, which indicates your ability to work with children from ages 18 months to 5 years in an organized setting.

EDUCATION:
Completion of twelve (12) postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development.

Be currently enrolled in an accredited institution leading to an Associate Degree (AA/AS) or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Possess a Child Development Associate teacher Permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentiality.

Valid First-Aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certificates are required by the first day of work and must be maintained during employment.

Application
1 - Complete an ONLINE Bassett USD employment application by clicking the "Apply" button above. Computers for applying online are available in the Personnel Commission office.

Examination
2 - Applications will be screened to select the most qualified candidates.

3 - The examination will consist of:
    a. Written Exam (100% of final score) - Date to be determined

Please visit our Recruitment Calendar for more details.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.