Assists a teacher in a Child Development Center in conducting instructional activities, and providing services to children from newborn to fifth grade.
NOTE: Answers to the supplemental questions, a copy of your High School Diploma or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency, and transcripts verifying at least 12 units of college coursework (see minimum qualifications) must be submitted with your application. If you have previously held a Child Development permit, a copy of your permit must be submitted with your application. You may upload the documents to your online application (in the"attachments" section) or fax them to Maria Murrillo at (626) 333-7416.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Incumbents must apply for and obtain an Associate Teacher Permit through the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. In addition, incumbents must complete 15 additional units of coursework in early childhood education or child development and obtain the renewal of the required Associate Teacher Permit. Upon completion of the renewal, incumbents are required to maintain the Associate Teacher Permit. Fees related to obtaining and renewing the Associate Teacher Permit are at the employee's expense.
In order to obtain the renewal of the Associate Teacher Permit, incumbents have to be enrolled in an accredited institution leading to an Associate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field. By the end of the ten-year period, the incumbent must meet the requirements for the Child Development Teacher Permit. Requirements mandated by U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start.
OPTIONAL SECOND LANGUAGE: Some positions in this classification require the ability to speak, read, and write a second language in addition to English, and may require bilingual proficiency for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency, and completion of a minimum of 12 semester units of course work in early childhood education or child development (excluding fieldwork), including at least one course of at least three-semester units in each of the following core areas:
- Child/human growth and development
- Child, family, and community, or child and family relations
- Programs/Curriculum
Experience - Six months of paid or unpaid experience working with and/or caring for children from newborn to fifth grade.
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APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.hlpusdjobs.org
Contact: Maria Murillo 626-933-3923 mamurillo@hlpusd.k12.ca.us