Job Abstract

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

FACULTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Pierce College

Child Development Center Teacher

Limited, Specially Funded Position (SFP)

D-Basis (12 Month)

Closing Date: June 28, 2024

Located on about 426 acres in the West San Fernando Valley, Pierce College combines state-of-the-art technology and learning with the picturesque beauty of its rolling hills. Founded in 1947, Pierce College is a growing two-year public institution with more than 100 disciplines being taught to more than 17,000 students each semester and enjoys one of the highest transfer performances in Southern California. Seen as a leader statewide and nationally, Pierce College seeks to expand its outstanding faculty by offering an SFP position as a Child Development Teacher in the Child Development Center starting with the Fall 2024 semester.

DEPARTMENT: The Pierce College Child Development Center is one of nine campus centers of the Los Angeles Community College District serving students with children who are three to five years old. The Child Development Center serves approximately 120 children whose parents qualify for the part-time or full-time state-funded program. The staff consists of full-time faculty and assistant teachers with opportunities for practicum, fieldwork students, and volunteers to learn and assist in the classrooms.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Child Development Center Teacher –SFP position is a limited (non-tenured) D-Basis position. Continuation of this assignment is contingent on the renewal of the Student Equity and Achievement Program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Child Development or closely related field, or possess a valid California Elementary Credential.

Eligibility for a valid California Child Development Center Permit at the Master Teacher level.

Have completed a minimum of 350 days of experience in an instructional capacity in a licensed Early Childhood Education program, working at least three hours a day within the last four years. Experience may include internships, paid and/or volunteer work.

Ability to pass fingerprint clearance through both the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), criminal record review, Child Abuse Central Index review, and/or any other requirement established by a licensing/regulatory entity or the Los Angeles Community College District.

Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background as well as accommodating any disabilities of community college faculty, students and staff.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT AND COVID 19 VACCINATIONS:

A medical certificate indicating fitness to engage is required for a new employee as the Child Development Center Teacher at the applicant’s expense prior to employment.

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status or have an approved exemption in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees’ policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Child Development Center Teacher provides services in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program and supervision. The selected candidate will serve as a coordinator of curriculum and staff development in a child care and development program. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

· Design, implement, supervise and evaluate curriculum appropriate for preschool programs (2.0 years of age up to kindergarten eligibility) that meet the Funding Terms and Conditions of the State Department of Education, Early Education and Support Division (SDE/EESD);

· Maintain a safe and healthy physical environment in compliance with all regulatory agencies and Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale and associated forms;

· Maintain individual children’s portfolios in compliance with SDE/EESD through Learning Genie;

· Complete the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) and associated forms in compliance with SDE/EESD twice annually per child;

· Establish in-person and online communication with parents and conduct parent conferences concerning their child’s development;

· Participate in implementing the Child and Adult Care Food Program;

· Supervise and evaluate practicum and fieldwork of students enrolled in the Los Angeles Community College District as well as other local educational institutions;

· Plan, implement, and supervise parent participation activities as assigned;

· Participate in training and supervision of personnel assigned to the classroom;

· Organize and participate in Center and Campus faculty meetings;

· Serve as a liaison to Campus and stakeholders as assigned;

· Participate in professional development activities and maintain current knowledge in the discipline;

· Develop resources, materials, and strategies to teach students in a multicultural environment;

· May assist with diapering or toilet learning;

· Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

· Completion of three (3) semester units in Supervision/Administration of Early Childhood Programs;

· Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development;

· Verification of current CPR and First Aid Training;

· Knowledge of child abuse reporting requirements;

· Experience in assessing developmental needs/levels of children and setting appropriate objectives;

· Ability to provide guidance to young children, adult students, and volunteers;

· Experience in planning curriculum for indoor/outdoor activities utilizing learning centers;

· Knowledge and understanding of child development pedagogy and methodology of Early Childhood Education with an emphasis on preschool children;

· Communicate and work effectively and professionally with faculty, classified staff, students, administrators, and the community;

· A learner-centered focus: able to inspire, motivate and empower students to succeed;

· Display a teaching ability with a nurturing attitude and communication skills necessary to create a positive learning experience for our diverse population of students;

· Commitment to participate in extracurricular responsibilities within the department and college beyond the teaching assignment.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: The current salary range is $72,990 to $135,620 annually. Salary placement is based on educational and professional experience. The doctorate differential is $4610 for the year. Benefits include paid holidays, medical/hospital, dental and vision care plans, and a 50,000-group life insurance.

APPLICATION AND EVALUATION PROCESS:

Applicants will be required to submit the following using the LACCD On-Line System; a web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews. All submitted materials become property of Los Angeles Community College District.

Application packet can be filed at: https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd . For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following:

· A letter of interest describing your interest in this position.

· A current resume.

· The names, addresses, e-mail addresses, business and/or cell phone numbers of at least three references. Uploaded as an “Other Document”.

· Administrative and Vocational positions require verification of experience on letterhead stationery; must show inclusive dates of assignments, state if full-time or part-time, and indicate duties. If part-time, the number of paid hours worked per week, semester or year must be included. Uploaded as an “Other Document”.

· Legible unofficial copies of transcript(s) from all higher education institutions attended. (Official transcript(s) will be required if hired for the position.) All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Transcripts from foreign institutions must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by the: California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Uploaded as an “Other Document”.

In order for the application to be completed successfully, please read the job announcement and upload all the required materials. Applicants will need to edit the application and documents before uploading/submitting them to the system. Applicants will not be allowed to change the application information after having applied for this position. Make sure the documents uploaded are not larger than 5 MB; if they are, please reduce the size for each document or split into more than one document. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.

All application materials must be received by 4:30PM on June 28, 2024. All applications that meet the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by the selection committee. The selection committee will select the candidates to be invited for an interview. The selection committee will forward the names of the finalists to the President who will conduct a final interview and make the selection.

Application materials will not be accepted by Fax, U.S Mail, E-mail or In-Person. All materials submitted become the property of the Los Angeles Community College District. Immediate filing is recommended.

Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LAPC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Notification regarding advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant.

For additional information or questions please contact via email to Mary Fellows: Fellowml@piercecollege.edu

ADA NOTICE:

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days’ prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested. For more information, please visit Accessibility / Compliance

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of underrepresented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator