Child Care Assistant II

Peralta/College Information Position Information Job Title Child Care Assistant II (Temporary Position) Time Base 40 hrs/week 11 months/year Compensation Salary Range: $17.76-$21.41/Hour Position Type Classified Department Child Care (411) City Oakland State CA Job Description Summary Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of early childhood education related duties. Duties & Responsibilities Participates with the Child Care Specialist in planning and implementing the educational program for a group of children ages two (2) months to five (5) years of age. Participates in developing curriculum plans, and identifying instructional materials that focus on individual instructional activities. Participates in providing age-appropriate language arts, social studies, cognitive arts, computers, science, art, music and physical development educational experiences for children in the group. Participates in in-service education meetings and conferences provided for the Center staff. Implements educational program for children during hours the Child Care Specialist is not on duty. Participates in evaluation and planning sessions with supervisory and/or Center staff. Assures that safety precautions are adhered to. Supervises and interacts with the children in the classroom and on the playground. Completes State and Center paperwork as assigned by the Child Care Specialist. Follows and carries out all State, District and Center policies, procedures and guidelines. Performs other related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Possession of a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or a Regular Children's Center Instructional Permit is required as a condition of employment. OR 2. 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; infant/toddler; programs/curriculum AND 3. Fifty (50) days of experience in an instructional capacity in a child care and development program, working at least three hours per day within the last two years. (Experience may include paid and/or volunteer work.) 4. Knowledge of early childhood education as related to child development and infant/toddler or nursery school programs. 5. Ability to work effectively, within a team structure and relate to parents, students and staff of various ethnic backgrounds. 6. Possession of valid certification in Pediatric CPR, First Aid and health & safety practices. 7. Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges' students, faculty, staff and community. Desirable Qualifications Knowledge of early childhood education as related to child development and infant/toddler and pre-school age programs. Ability to work effectively within a team structure and relate to parents, students and staff of various ethnic backgrounds. Environmental Demands Occasional work performed alone Constant work around and with people Other Requirements PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs Occasional lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs. Occasional pushing and pulling up to 20 lbs. Occasional twisting of body Occasional use of manual dexterity Occasional use of tactile acuity Occasional use of visual acuity from a distance, with depth, and for color Frequent work at a rapid pace Frequent reaching, high, low, and level Frequent audio acuity at all ranges, including speech Frequent visual acuity for reading Constant sitting Constant use of clear oral communication MENTAL REQUIREMENTS flexibility or ability to respond to multiple demands Tools & Equipment Used Computer Standard office machines and equipment Multi-line telephones Department-specific equipment Application Deadline Date Open Date 07/13/2022 First Review Date Special Instructions to Applicants Benefits Information Benefits Information Benefits Information FRINGE BENEFITS The Peralta Colleges proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive core of work-life benefits. The value of the employer contribution towards your benefits may increase your total compensation by as much as 47%. Benefit-eligible employees have access to coverage for themselves and eligible dependents: Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug insurance coverage Life insurance of 150% of your income up to $100,000. Long-term disability coverage. Employee Assistance Program. In addition to your own contribution, Peralta also contributes 11.416% of your salary to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Effective January 1, 2013, the PEPRA (Public Employees' Pension Reform Act) went into effect. Changes have been implemented as a result of the adoption of this legislation that impact new and existing employees enrolled in CalPERS. A summary of those changes is available at For further up to date information on CalPERS retirement eligibility and PEPRA, please visit the website at The CalPERS member handbook is available at , please visit the website at . After 10 years of creditable service, medical benefits in retirement are extended until age 65. Other voluntary benefits include: Flexible benefit plan participation in the Medical Reimbursement Plan, Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan (under tax code 125) Pre-tax commuting expenses (under IRS code 132) Tax-deferred plan participation in the 403(b) and 457 plans Credit union membership Prepaid legal plan participation Additional Life Insurance for yourself, spouse or children Kaiser and United Health Care Dental are fully paid by the District. Other plans require employee contribution. Subject to change. Mission Statement