Child Care Assistant

Substitute – Child Care Assistant and Early Childhood Lab AssistantThe Substitute – Child Care Assistant and Early Childhood Lab Assistant assists in providing care for infant to preschool aged children. The Substitute supports in the implementation of instructional and developmentally age appropriate activities that support in the development of the whole child. The OCC Campus has two facilities, Children's Center and EC Lab School, that Supports Student services and the Instructional Departments.Under general supervisor, substitute employees perform a variety of work in support of a college or district program or office. Non-academic, non-classified substitute: vacancy employees are appointed temporarily when recruiting to fill a permanent position. Non-academic, non-classified substitute: no vacancy employees replace classified employees who are temporarily absent from duty. Non-academic, non-classified substitute employees are not part of classified service. Non-academic, non-classified substitute employees are at-will employees, have no entitlement rights to any position in the District. Substitute employment shall not result in the displacement of Classified personnel. Substitute non classified employees who are appointed temporarily while the District is recruiting for the permanent position may not exceed 130 working days within a fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). Substitute non classified employees who are temporarily replacing a classified employee may not exceed 160 working days within a fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). Retired CalPERS Annuitants: may not exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30).Representative duties include assisting with planning and implementation of daily activities based on children's needs and interest, assisting in maintaining order by observing and focusing the activities and behaviors of the children in group activities, assuming responsibilities for groups of infants, toddlers, or preschool age children, maintaining health and safety standards per OSHA regulations, Title 22, and Title 5 such as but not limited to hygiene, handwashing, nutrition, performing light housekeeping and child maintenance duties such as but not limited to cleaning, disinfecting, washing, sanitizing toys, surfaces, mats, cribs, bedding, developing positive relationships with parents and staff, maintaining a professional work environment, maintaining confidentiality of private information processed or received during the course of performing assigned duties, and performing other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position. Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 – Code of Professional Ethics.Minimum qualifications include the equivalent of a high school diploma, experience working with infants, toddlers, or preschool children or equivalent environment and successful completion of minimum childcare licensing standards. Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position. Knowledge and skills required will vary depending on the nature of the assignment. Physical abilities required will vary depending on the nature of the assignment. Licenses and certificates required include 12 semester post secondary units or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed at an accredited or approved college or university, and at least six months of work experience in a licensed day care center or comparable group child care program, or at least 6 semester units as described above and agree to be enrolled in at least 2 units each semester until the 12 units requirements is met, or possession of a Children's Center permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Preparation and Licensing. Possession of, or eligibility for, a Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate. Possession of, or eligibility for a valid Pediatric First Aid Certificate issued by an approved agency (i.e. American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council). May require a first-aid certificate. May require a valid driver license. Additional requirements include current Tuberculosis (TB) test, physical examination, fingerprint check through appropriate agencies such as the Department of Justice (DOJ), and show proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles.Work is performed indoors and at times outdoors where some exposure exists to communicable diseases.