CHILDRENS CENTER ASSOCIATE TEACHER
Priority Application Deadline: January 20, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in the classification; however, employees may perform other related duties not listed, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee.
Support children, teachers, caregivers, and practicum students as directed in a professional and public lab school setting.
Supervise play activities, enforce safety rules, and participate with children in group games in a warm and positive manner.
Prepare supplies and the environment for activities and perform closing duties at the end of the day and/or week.
Develop and maintain an appropriate, clean, and orderly indoor and outdoor environment for the children.
Observe, record, and report childrens behavior and perform Program Self Evaluation assessments duties per the terms of funding agencies.
Assist children with self-care activities.
Assist children who experience difficulty in the group or who temporarily lose their physical or emotional control.
Implements conflict management and problem-solving strategies.
Assist with meals and snack service following universal health precautions and according to nutritional food handling guidelines.
Follows plans and procedures for emergencies, disasters, lock downs, medications, and First Aid and CPR.
Follows Title 5, Title 22 Health and Safety Codes, WIC Codes, and Community Care Licensing requirements.
Participates in Professional Development activities to hold and maintain acceptable CTC credential.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent.
50 days of 3 hours per day within two years of verifiable professional childcare experience or ECEFCD Practicum course completed with a grade of C or higher.
Must qualify for hold and maintain the credential from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing titled Child Development Permit at the Associate Teacher level or higher.
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Must provide the credential from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing - Child Development Permit Titled Associate Teacher Permit or higher within 95 days of employment per Ed Code 8360.2.
Must be 18 years old or older.
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of our children, families, staff, and community college students.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual English/Spanish.
Experience working with young children and their families in a professional setting.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate or ability to obtain one through a Community Care Licensing approved program within the first 6 months of employment.
The Pediatric First Aid and CPR must have the Community Care Licensing approval sticker or the course may be accepted if on transcripts of a Ca. Community College.
Certificate must be maintained as valid.
Must provide within 6 months 3 semester units of Early Childhood Education ECE or Child Development CD in an Infancy development course with a grade of C or higher.
ENVIRONMENT
Work is generally performed indoors in a classroom setting or outdoors on a controlled childrens playground but may involve walks to other areas within the campus community. Some environments to include those of various workshops and meetings offsite.
PAY AND BENEFITS
Range 5 on the Classified Employees Salary Schedule with a starting hourly rate of 19.48-23.73.
Hours and Terms of Employment:
This position is 20 hours per week for 12 months per year, with hours to be determined. This is a part-time position and is not eligible for participation in District benefits.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
In addition to the application:
Resume.
Cover Letter.
Transcripts for related degrees or certificates (unofficially accepted).
3 Professional References.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The West Kern Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The district is dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination and as such is an equal-opportunity employer. Veterans, women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This employer participates in E-Verify.
DISCLAIMER
This position is dependent upon categorical funding by the Ca. Department of Ed. and/or Ca. Department of Social Services.