Child Development Center Teacher

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This classification is unique from other classifications in that it requires education and experience in child development and early childhood education to perform the tasks and duties of operating a child development center and providing for the development and care of preschool, toddler, and infant children.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

1. Plan, oversee, and implement daily preschool or infant/toddler instructional activities according to established policies, licensing regulations, and philosophy of the school.
2. Participate in and implement child development programs deemed appropriate by the California Department of Education.
3. Plan, develop, and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans based on the individual needs of the children according to the assessments. Provide an enriched learning environment conducive to the development of each child.
4. Provide a safe and healthy environment for children; identify and correct safety hazards; report faulty or malfunctioning equipment; provide first aid to ill and injured children; clean and sanitize classroom and play area equipment.
5. Train and provide technical and functional guidance to field study students, work study students, parent volunteers, and others as required.
6. Explain the preschool and infant toddler program, rules, and regulations to visitors, parents, and others.
7. Plan, implement and revise daily activities in the classroom and on the playground.
8. Participate in physical care of preschool and infant/toddler children; oversee and participate in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks; change diapers and toilet train children as required.
9. Conduct parent conferences and prepare written assessments of the developmental progress of assigned children as specified by California Department of Education.
10. Attend staff development activities, workshops, and conferences; conduct special training and share information with co-workers.
11. Perform job related duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Associate degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education or related field, with one (1) year of supervised field experience in an early childhood education setting.

LICENSE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of certification as a licensed child development teacher by the state of California.
Possession of current first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Assignment to the infant/toddler program requires six (6) units in Infant/Toddler child development.
Certain assignments may require possession of a California Food Handler's Card.
Certain assignments may require a valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the district's vehicle insurance program.

IMPORTANT: To be considered for the position applying for, applicants must submit the required items by the deadline, which include: online IVC application, current resume, and ALL unofficial transcripts (transcripts must show degree was awarded or conferred with a completion date). All attachments will be uploaded into the online application. Applications which do not include all of the required materials will not be forwarded to the screening committee for consideration. Materials submitted become property of the District and will not be returned, copied, or considered for other openings.

Supplemental Information

RANGE 14 ON THE CLASSIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE: Initial salary placement is normally at Step 1, no higher than Step 3. Please click here to review current salary schedule.

First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by August 6, 2025, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

For Additional inquiries please contact: Gina Snow, HR Recruiter, Phone: 760-355-6210, Email: gina.snow@imperial.edu