Multiple Positions Available
Report to: Center Director
Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $23.31-$26.95
General Summary
Under general direction, supervises children to promote their physical, cognitive and social development. Responsible for on-floor program participation with children. Assures on-going, age-appropriate activities and development of children. Implements the curriculum and, with active participation of other members of the teaching team, works with parents and assesses the development of each child. Provides a safe environment for all children at all times.
Essential Functions
- Fosters cooperative behavior through various activities by group and individual projects to assist children in forming satisfying relationships with other children and adults.
- Supervises activities such as field visits, group discussions and dramatic play-acting and broadens the understanding of their physical and social environment.
- Encourages students in singing, dancing, participating in rhythmic activities and using art materials to promote self-expression, relationships and appreciation of aesthetic experience. In addition, to promote gross motor, fine motor development in accordance to each child's needs.
- Instructs children in practices of cleanliness and self-care.
- Alternates periods of strenuous activity with periods of rest or light activity to avoid over-stimulation and fatigue.
- Observes children to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance and evaluates their progress.
- Communicates with parents the significant behaviors of the children by observing and recording actions.
- Observes, records and communicates the significant behaviors of the children in care. Charts matters concerning the children with consistency and accuracy. Documents each incident of injury. Documents health and behavior issues.
- Able to observe, see, hear and respond to children's needs in all areas of Center grounds and during off-site excursions.
- Able to safely lift 30 pounds from floor to waist level 10 to 15 times per day.
- Able to respond to a child's needs 30 feet away within 30 seconds without danger to the staff person's health.
Education and Experience
- High school or equivalent
- 12 ECE/CD Semester Units, including Core units* or School-Age relevant Semester Units** (Preferred)
- Teaching in a child care setting: 1 year (Preferred)
- PACCC also offers education and training support for those without experience interested in becoming a child care professional.
Additional Requirements***
- Must be vaccinated for measles and pertussis; must obtain annual flu vaccine or provide a signed declination form; must be tested for TB upon hire.
- Must complete a pre-employment physical.
- Must complete and pass a fingerprint background clearance check.
*Core Units= Child Development; Child, Family, Community; Program/Curriculum*
** Recreation, Physical Education, Human Services, Social Welfare, Nursing, Psychology, Sociology, Home Economics, ECE, Child Development or School Age classes, plus 6 months experience.
***Some may be subject to reasonable accomodation requests
Palo Alto Community Child Care is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Last updated on Sep 15, 2024