Child Care Instructor III Part-Time Benefited & Temporary Non-Benefited

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Child Care Instructor plays a vital role in planning and executing educational and recreational programs for school-age children under the general direction of the Child Care Site Supervisor. This grant-funded temporary position involves assisting in the day-to-day operations of the childcare and development center providing supervision to Child Care Assistants and Aides and ensuring a safe and enriching environment for the children.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for the Child Care Instructor position is a dedicated and compassionate individual with a strong understanding of child development principles and effective techniques for supervising school-age children. They should have experience in planning and conducting structured activities such as sports games arts & crafts and social activities. The candidate must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to serve as a positive role model for children. They should be knowledgeable in basic first aid/CPR and capable of handling sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy. The ideal candidate should be available to work during weekdays after school and all day during school vacation periods and be committed to providing high-quality customer service. This position is perfect for someone who is passionate about child development and enjoys working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or equivalent and 24 Units of college coursework in Early Childhood Education (ECE or Child Development (CD) and a minimum of 6 months paid experience working with children. Child Development Permit or Childrens Center Permit at the Associate Teacher level issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Certificate in Red Cross Basic first aid/CPR (may be obtained within first six months of employment).

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

• CHILD CARE INSTRUCTOR I:The Child Care Instructor I is theentry-level class in this series in which incumbents receive orientation and training and must progress toward Instructor II classification.Must have 12 Units of college coursework in Early Childhood Education (ECE or Child Development (CD))
• CHILD CARE INSTRUCTOR II:The Child Care Instructor II is the journey-level class in the series and requires greater experience and additional college-level units in Early Childhood Education. Must have 24 Units of college coursework in Early Childhood Education (ECE or Child Development (CD))

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THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level based on a screening of required application materials including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire will be invited to continue in the selection process. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:Human Resources (HR) reviews all application materials to determine whether candidates meet the established minimum and preferred qualifications once the position has closed. Those who qualify will be advanced to the next stage of the recruitment process. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status.

Application Screening
Applications and supplemental materials will be reviewed to identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the essential requirements of the position. Only those applicants who meet the criteria outlined in the job bulletin will advance to the next phase of the selection process.

Based on the Departments needs the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Eligible List:Once the appraisal has been completed HR will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Disclaimers

The City of Moreno Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment the City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

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