CDC Master Teacher (Los Banos)

Company: Merced College
Location: Merced
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

CDC Master Teacher (Los Banos)Salary: $3,998.00 - $5,059.00 MonthlyJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 20231031Closing: ContinuousLocation: Merced College Los Banos Campus, CADepartment: Range 2240 hours/week8.5 months/yearThis is a categorically funded assignment contingent upon year-to-year funding Interview date is to be determinedMerced College is a midsized community college located in California's Central Valley. Incorporated in 1889, Merced offers historical sites, affordable housing, and access to the Bay Area and Sacramento, and is the Gateway to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra mountains as well as home to the University of California Merced campus. Our tree-shaded growing community of just over 80,000 includes multiple biking and walking trails as well as access to several lakes - large and small - throughout the county. Merced College Child Development Center (MCCDC) is a dynamic model for teaching and learning. As a field-based teaching site, MCCDC blends curriculum development and professional outreach to support the changing needs of the community, teachers, and learners it serves. MCCDC demonstrates a commitment to excellence, respect for diversity, and dedication to creating a community of life-long learners. Our program is age and individually appropriate based on the social, emotional, physical, cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of each child. Additionally, MCCDC provides a safe, caring, nurturing, and educational environment for young children. We are excited to announce that we will soon be opening a Child Development Center to serve our students on our Los Banos Campus! If you are interested in providing children with the best experience possible through a developmentally appropriate based approach to learning, we invite you to apply and join our team! Formal training for this position will take place on the Merced Campus. Merced College VisionAt Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development. Merced College MissionEnriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

• Degree/Certificate Programs
• Transfer
• Career Technical Education
• Workforce Training
• Lifelong Learning
• Basic Skills
• Community EngagementMerced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement. General Description: Under supervision of the Child Development Center Director the incumbent assists with the planning, organizing, and implementation of program educational services for children, parents and staff. These services include assisting with the classroom instruction with the children; curriculum development; staff development; coordination of daily operations; and ensuring compliance of child development program funding regulations and state licensing regulations.Examples of Duties Essential Functions:
• Works cooperatively with lab program and instructors and provide modeling and support for college lab students training in the classroom
• Teach and supervise a group of children as needed
• Supports staff with planning and implementing of curriculum
• Assist with the supervision and monitoring of all classroom practices - room arrangement, lesson plans, daily schedules, routines, and transitions to assure their adherence to program policies
• Assist with the supervision of children's assessment; review of child's development assessment and work; data entry of children's assessment and outcome reports. Including observations of children and staff in each classroom
• Assist with program compliance, audits, evaluations, accreditation and assessments
• Assist with maintaining required staff documentation to ensure compliance with licensing
• Complies with Child Development Center (CDC) policies and procedures, administrative regulations, State of California Health and Welfare Codes, and Child Development Division Title V regulations
• Develops and participates in pre-service and monthly in-service training for teaching staff
• Assist with special programs, classroom events, open house, fundraisers and parent orientation and meetings
• Assist with health screenings, attend I.E.P.s, and refer children when indicated.
• Verifies Web Time Entries for work study and general fund students
• Compiles and tabulates statistical data
• Assist with inventories and purchasing of consumable supplies
• Assist with writing monthly parent newsletters
• Assist with coordinating fire drills and emergency evacuation drills
• Assist coordination of staff to maintain adult/child ratios
• Assist and supervises volunteers
• Carry out authorized emergency and safety procedures and administer first aid
• Performs light housekeeping duties such as sweeping, laundry, windows, etc.
• Reports suspected cases of child abuse and neglect in accordance with regulations and policies
• Other related duties as assignedKnowledge of:
• Principles and practices of early childhood educationAbility to:
• Speak, read and write English clearly
• Work effectively with children, parents, staff, volunteers and community members
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Stand on feet for long periods of time
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college studentsTypical Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSRequired:
• Associate's degree (AA/AS) in ECE/CD (or closely related field)OR
• AA/AS in any field plus 24 units of ECE/CD; plus 2 adult supervision units and 3 units in Infant and Toddler Development
• Must possess or be eligible for a Master Teacher PermitPHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENTThe conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Environment:Work is performed primarily in a classroom environment; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings.Physical:
• Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
• Read printed matter and computer screens
• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 poundsVision:See in the normal visual range with or without correctionHearing:Hear in the normal audio range with or without correctionSupplemental Information How to Apply:
• Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at Required Documentation:
• Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
• Resume
• List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
• Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired If Applicable:
• Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing .
• Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency) Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile. Interview Information: Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. Interviews will be scheduled onsite. Employee Benefits:Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.Condition of Employment: The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. Merced College does not sponsor visas. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office. Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity EmployerTo apply, visit Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. jeid-bfa4bf93543d5042b30098160b60556bby Jobble

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