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Child Development Specialist II

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Closing Date:
Open Until Filled No
Classification Title Child Development Specialist II
Working Title
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Location District Wide
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Bargaining Unit NANCE
Range No Response
Department District Wide
The Position
FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the instructors assigned to a Child Development Center, the Child Development Specialist assists in directing and implementing a daily child learning program involving cognitive, language, social-emotional, and physical development in the Child Development Program; participates in planning and parent activities as assigned.
Major Responsibilities
REQUISITE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES INCLUDE:
Knowledge of the following: Current concepts used in Early Childhood Education, health, safety, and nutrition requirements of pre-school children, various stages of child growth and development, planning for a Child Development program, methods of observing, evaluating and recording child behavior, principles and practices of supervision and training, oral and written communications skills.
Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by sufficient course work and experience to obtain Children’s Center Permit and one year of experience working with preschool children in a Child Development Program environment.
Desired Qualifications
Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:
Varies upon the position
Commitment to Diversity:
All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.
Working Conditions
Varies upon the position
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Conditions of Employment:
THE FOLLOWING MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:
Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the district’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment); AND
Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Posting Number NC00348

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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    • SDCCD employment web site
    • EdJoin (SD Co. Office of Education)
    • CA Community Colleges Registry
    • Craig's List
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • Chronicle of Higher Ed
    • Professional organization/publication
    • SD Union Tribune newspaper ad (including Sign On San Diego)
    • SDCCD Employee
    • Job Fair
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  2. If other, please specify.

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  3. * Are you a current SDCCD employee?
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  4. If yes, please enter your employee ID:

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  5. * Please describe your experience, knowledge, and skills that you feel qualifies you to work in this position.

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  6. * The San Diego Community College District has a very diverse student, faculty and classified professional population with respect to academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds. Describe your professional development, community involvement, and professional experience working with these diverse groups.

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Required & Optional Documents

Required Documents
Optional Documents
  1. Résumé
  2. Licenses/Certificates/Credentials