This is a continuous recruitment for an applicant pool to fill part-time, substitute, temporary, or hourly assignments on an as needed basis.

Departments or Divisions will refer to the pool of applications on file, as needed, to fill temporary assignments. Applicants will remain in the pool for at least 12 months.

Compensation will be based on the position that is being subbed. Substitute compensation will be calculated using step 1 of the range the classification is placed on the Classified Salary Schedule.

Under general supervision, provides instruction, activities, care, and evaluation for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers of the Child Development Center (CDC) to promote all developmental domains, including social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development; works collaboratively with parents to identify each child’s abilities, learning styles, and individual needs and develops appropriate curriculum/education plans; assists with the oversight of  CDC lab students, assistants, and volunteers; maintains a safe and healthy physical environment; and performs related duties, as assigned.

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. 

This classification is responsible for independently performing a variety of instruction and evaluation activities in support of the CDC, children, and students. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS  

Management reserves the right to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees with verified medical conditions can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Plans, organizes, and provides instruction, activities, and care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to promote all developmental domains, including social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development based on state mandated desired results standards; models, promotes, and establishes relationships with the children based on mutual trust, consistency, and respect.
• Develops appropriate lesson plans in accordance with curriculum, state standards and guidelines, and the CDC philosophy. 
• Ensures compliance with relevant health, safety, permitting, and licensing laws and guidelines; maintains and updates all records required by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Provides technical and functional direction to assigned teaching assistants; gives work assignments; reviews and controls quality of work; trains teaching assistants in work principles, practices, methods, policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Assists with the oversight of practicum, nursing, and lab students in the CDC; provides assistance and work direction as appropriate according to student educational curriculum and the philosophy of the CDC. 
• Continuously assesses and evaluates children’s development and progress toward age-appropriate milestones; provides anecdotal evidence and compiles reports on children’s progress for parents and the state; conducts parent-teacher conferences to review assessment results.   
• Communicates and interacts with parents, staff, and the public to answer questions, address concerns, and provides requested information.
• Sets up and maintains the physical environment of the CDC in accordance with the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale, adapting to the current needs and interests of the children. 
• Creates charts, documents, and displays to reflect the learning experiences of the children.
• Maintains a neat, clean, and orderly classroom environment to promote a safe and healthy environment for children and staff.
• Handles medical emergencies and injuries; provides first aid and/or adult and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation; contacts police, fire, and emergency medical services as required.
• Maintains accurate and detailed files, records, and student portfolios, verifies accuracy of information, researches discrepancies, and records information.
• Plans, organizes, and participates in assigned special events.
• Works productively and cooperatively with others by demonstrating respect, patience and equitable treatment of all internal and external customers.  
• Observes and complies with District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.   A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

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