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Posting Number S1053This position is open to Open to All Applicants Job Title CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE (Level I, II, III) Department Center for Early Learning Position Type Non-Exempt Employment Status Full-Time-Staff Salary Minimums: Level I - $13.29; Level II - $14.53; Level III - $15.89 Open Date 05/14/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary The purpose of this position is to meet the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of a group of young children. This is accomplished by writing and implementing daily activity plans, helping children with physical skills, self-esteem, social, cognitive, and communication skills and assessing the children for developmental milestones. Includes supervising assistants as well as other duties such as participating in staff development activities.Minimum Qualifications
Level I – Grade 915
Level II – Grade 916
Level III – Grade 917
Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Knowledge related to child care licensing and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation as well as developmentally appropriate practices in Early Education.
Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization, including data entry, receptionist duties, customer service, word processing and general clerical duties
Ability to incorporate the knowledge in classroom arrangement, management, assessment and curriculum. Work with parents, communicate well verbally and in writing. Ability to work as a member of a team. Lift and comfort a child of approximately 50 pounds and get up/down from the floor with ease. Ability to supervise children indoors and outdoors year round. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development. Special Instructions to Applicants This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel, extend, or otherwise modify recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Del Mar College supports veteran employment and provides consideration to qualified veterans consistent with Texas law. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Our Culture Del Mar College is committed to fostering a culture aligned with The Viking Way , which emphasizes respect, integrity, collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. Employees are expected to contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, supporting colleagues and students, and engaging in continuous learning and development. In support of the College's Strategic Plan 2024–2029, Guiding Star III: Cultivate , all employees are encouraged to actively participate in opportunities that promote personal and professional growth, advance a culture of belonging, and strengthen the College's ability to serve its students and community.
Job Duties
Job Duty Maintain a safe, healthy, and attractive learning environment both inside and outside, and share information and involve parents in the education and care of their children. Job Duty Write and implement daily activity plans to develop safe and healthy habits, physical skills, self-esteem, creative expression, social skills, cognitive skills, and communication skills of the children assigned to his or her group. Job Duty Observe and assess children for developmental milestones, complete center forms, which include developmental portfolios, daily meal count, attendance records, health checks and safety checklists. Maintain confidentiality of children and family information. Job Duty Supervise the CDEC Assistant and coordinate work-study and laboratory students assigned to their classes.Job Duty Stop unsafe activities, and report suspected child abuse and neglect as required by law.
Job Duty Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with parents and involve parents in the activities of their children. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
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