Job Number

CLA00388P

Position Title

Child Development Teacher

Position Type

Classified Full Time

Percentage Employee

100%

Number of Months Assignment

12 months

Starting Date

As soon as possible

Current Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. Days and hours of employment may change depending on District needs.

Salary Range

21

Salary

$4,024.73 – $5,145.60 monthly – Successful candidate will start at step 1 except in cases where District deems appropriate. This is a Categorically funded position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding.

Shift Differential

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Location

Main Campus

Department

Child Development Center

Open Date

02/13/2023

Closing Date

03/01/2023

Open Until Filled

About Rio Hondo College

About Río Hondo College

Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.

Strengths

Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College’s 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.

Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students’ success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.

Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.

Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team and excellent athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.

In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region.

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, instruct and supervise children enrolled at the Children’s Center; plan and prepare lessons, materials and special activities for the children; direct the work of assigned staff and volunteer workers assisting in the classroom.

Representative Duties

• Instruct and supervise children in a variety of academic subjects and creative activities such as language, science, math, music, art and social, physical and motor development activities; instruct children in appropriate health and safety habits. E
• Plan and prepare lessons and materials for classroom activities. E
• Plan and supervise children’s playground activities and rest periods. E
• Serve snacks and meals to children. E
• Plan and participate in field trips and other special activities. E
• Participate in the selection, training and evaluation of teacher aides; provide work direction and guidance to parent and student volunteers and student teachers. E
• Maintain classroom in a clean and orderly condition; clean classroom after eating, playing and learning activities. E
• Participate in the selection of instructional materials and supplies as needed. E
• Observe and evaluate student progress and development; prepare special activities for skills that need further attention. E
• Maintain a variety of records and files, such as records of attendance and student evaluations. E
• Perform a variety of general clerical duties related to the instruction of children; attend staff meetings and attend workshops. E
• Perform related duties as assigned. E

Knowledge and Abilities

• Current principles and practices of early childhood education and development.
• Instructional methods, aids and games.
• General needs and behavior of pre-school children.
• Applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.

• Instruct and oversee pre-school children in a variety of academic subjects and creative activities.
• Plan and prepare classroom lessons and materials.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with pre-school children.
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment.
• Provide work direction to others.
• Lift equipment and children weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain records and files.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Plan and organize work.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Work independently with little direction.

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to: Possession of Children’s Center Permit issued by the State Department of Education and 1 ½ years, per the state requirements, of related classroom teaching experience.

Equivalencies

Foreign Degrees

License Certificates/Credentials

Children’s Center Permit issued by the State Department of Education and a valid Red Cross First Aid Certificate, and Ped. CPR and First Aid Certificate from the American Red Cross or other authorized agency.

Desired Qualifications

Distinguishable Characteristics

Working Conditions

Children’s Center environment; work includes indoor and outdoor environment; subject to lifting, carrying, pushing and stooping and exposure to communicable diseases.

Position Description

Applications are currently being accepted for Child Development Teacher. This is a 100% Full-Time, 12 month position, Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. This is a Categorically Funded position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding.

Application Procedure

• Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
• Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
• Children’s Center Permit issued by the State Department of Education
• Valid Red Cross First Aid Certificate
• Valid Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certificate
• PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED.
• NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

Commitment to Diversity

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EEO Statement