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Classification Title
Child Care Teacher I
Salary Range
$3,974 - $4,774 Per Month
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Position Information
Job Title
Child Care Teacher I
Position Number
FCC686
Location
Fullerton College
Department
FC Social Sciences
Percentage of Employment
100%
Months of Employment
12 Months Per Year
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)
About Us:
ABOUT USDo you strive to make a difference in higher education? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity to be a part of our students' educational success and lifelong learning? If so, we invite you to join North Orange County Community College District. We are proud to enroll over 60,000 students and serve a population of over one million people, annually! Home to more than 2,600 employees, our highly skilled, professional, and diverse faculty and staff are leading two of California's premier colleges, Cypress Community College and Fullerton Community College, as well as one of the largest continuing education programs, North Orange Continuing Education.
We invite you to join the Fullerton College campus community. Ideal candidates will share Fullerton College's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Fullerton College offers a radically student-centered culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all who learn and work here. The student body is incredibly diverse, with more than 55.7% Latinx, 16.6% Caucasian, 15.7% Asian/Pacific Islander, 3.1% African American, and 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native. Additionally, students from more than 40 countries regularly enroll in our International Student Program each year. The College believes in a multicultural learning experience where faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds can contribute to the development of our students.
Fullerton College is the oldest community college in continuous operation in California. Since our first class in 1913, we have grown to become one of the most successful community colleges in the nation. Our high transfer and graduation rates, rich academic programs and radically student-centered approach equip students with the skills and resources they need to succeed. Each year, thousands of students transfer to the CSU and UC systems as well as to private colleges and universities throughout the nation. Notably, during 2019, Fullerton College was ranked as the No. 1 community college in California in transfers to the California State University (CSU) system. We are consistently No. 1 in transfers to Cal State Fullerton.
Fullerton College is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving-Institution (AANAPISI). Fullerton College proudly offers many programs to serve and support our diverse student body, including Puente, Umoja, Student Diversity Success Initiative, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) Foster Youth Success Initiative, Disability Services, and a Veterans Resource Center. The College also provides many avenues of support for our faculty and staff through networks that include the Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and LGBTQIA2S+ Faculty Staff Associations.
Fullerton College offers a comprehensive array of student services programs and academic and career pathways designed to achieve our campus' strategic goals related to access, retention, persistence, and student success initiatives on campus. The College is developing an implementation plan for Guided Pathways and has robust partnerships with our local high school districts.
The Fullerton College campus community is dedicated to our core values of Community, Diversity, Equity, Excellence, Growth, Inclusivity, Innovation, Integrity, Partnership, Respect and Responsibility. For more information, please visit our website at www.fullcoll.edu.
What We Offer:
WHAT WE OFFER

• 100% employee medical premium coverage and a contribution toward dependent coverage (up to $11,620.58 for one dependent or $18,592.86 for two or more dependents annually)
• Fringe allowance to be used at employee's discretion (up to $2,646.10 annually)
• Voluntary (Medical/Dependent Day Care) Flexible Spending Account
• $50,000 life insurance benefit
• Deferred Compensation Program (403(b)/457 plans)
• Retirement Pension Plan (CalSTRS/CalPERS)
• Abundant Professional Growth & Development Opportunities (Receive up to $3,500 annually)
• 20 paid holidays + Paid vacation
• Cumulative sick leave
• Summer schedule (exceptions apply)
• Receive Premium Pay for years of continuous service: From 5% at 5 years, up to 36% at 36 years
• District paid employee post-retirement medical (for those who qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Environment that fosters diversity and inclusion
• Progressive and innovative culture
• Opportunity to participate in various Faculty & Staff Associations

Primary Purpose
PRIMARY PURPOSE
This position is responsible for planning and implementing a campus child care instructional program; providing instruction and directing activities for children; preparing instructional materials; and maintaining a variety of reports.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Implements programs designed to meet the individual needs of children to include activities involving music, creative arts, language arts and literature, science and math; sets up and supervises learning activities geared toward preschool children.
Observes and assesses the development of children to ensure classroom activities meet their needs; observes and provides assessments of children's development.
Provides information to parents regarding the program and communicates regularly about children's development and child rearing practices.
Ensures safety of children by observing and directing their behavior according to approved policies; educates children on health and safety practices; assists children with personal hygiene activities such as toileting and washing hands.
Maintains safe and clean environment; cooks and serves meals and snacks; performs light housekeeping and sanitizing of surfaces, bathrooms, supplies and equipment.
Prepares and maintains variety of records and reports related to the program.
Attends and participates in a variety of meetings, educational conferences, parent-teacher conferences, seminars and open houses.
Communicates and advises parents, staff and students on various child-related issues; consults with professionals regarding children's development and concerns; communicates with faculty, as applicable, on student progress and related instructional issues.
Creates and maintain records and files; assists parents in registering their children; prepares attendance records.
Orders and maintains various equipment, supplies, and materials as needed; maintains equipment as needed.
Trains and provides work direction and guidance to others as directed.
Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Performs services as required by grant programs, such as home visits, as needed.
Working Relationships
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The Child Care Teacher I maintains frequent contact with staff and students, parents, and children enrolled at the Center.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of current concepts used in Early Childhood Education
Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies and objectives
Knowledge of applicable statutes and regulations
Knowledge of organization, policies, and rules of assigned department or program
Knowledge of basic child psychology and development
Knowledge of curriculum planning for child development programs
Knowledge of methods or observing, evaluating and recording child behavior
Knowledge of materials, tools and equipment to be used in the early childhood development
Knowledge of health and safety regulations and practices
Knowledge of record-keeping techniques
Ability to create learning environment and implement activities in accordance with established curriculum
Ability to plan and provide basic instruction and activities appropriate to students and young children
Ability to interact with children in a manner characterized by warmth, personal respect, individuality, support and responsiveness
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
Ability to meet schedules and time lines
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to train and provide work direction to staff and students
Special Requirements, Licenses and Certifications
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Certification in Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and AED. If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide your valid Pediatric CPR, First Aid and AED Certification. Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.
Must meet applicable Federal and State licensing requirements.
Must pass fingerprint clearance test for all appropriate agencies (such as FBI, Department of Justice, Child Abuse Index Services).
Coursework must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide a transcript (may be unofficial). Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (After Hire)
Certification in Preventative Health Practices
Physical and Mental Demands
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of a minimum of twelve (12) semester units of course work in early childhood education/child development (exclusive of field work) including at least one course in each of the following core areas:

• Child/human growth and development;
• Child, family and community, or child and family relations;
• Programs/curriculum.

AND
Fifty days of experience in an instructional capacity in a child care development program, working at least three hours per day within the last two years.
OR
Alternative equivalent qualifications which meet the eligibility requirements for the Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, as specified by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.
Desirable Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Commission on Teacher Credentialing permit required Teacher level or higher (Teacher Permit : 24 ECE units and 16 GE units OR Master Teacher Permit : Teacher + 6 ECE units in specialization + 2 adult supervision units).
Reggio Emilia - Constructivist approach experiences desired.
Knowledge of title 5, 22 and CLASS trained.
Dedicated to providing quality child development learning experiences within a Lab School.
Demonstrated experience integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into the duties and responsibilities for this position.
Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.
Work Environment and Conditions
WORKING CONDITIONS
College or District child care center; indoor and outdoor environment; possible residential "field" environment; must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting children or heavy items (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking; subject to exposure to biological conditions which may be unhealthful or hazardous (such as bodily fluids and waste, germs, childhood diseases).
May require the use of personal automobile or District vehicle in the performance of duties.
Number of Vacancies
1
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