Child Care Assistant

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:12 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This recruitment will be used to fill all current and future vacancies as well as create a substitute list. It is the employee's responsibility to renew and maintain current certifications. The Child Development Center Department of the Long Beach Community College District is seeking a qualified individual for a current opportunity as a Child Care Assistant! This individual will be responsible for providing care, guidance and developmentally appropriate learning and socialization experiences for toddler and/or preschool-aged children to encourage and facilitate positive social and cognitive learning; and performs related duties as assigned. Duties and responsibilities are carried out with considerable independence within the framework of established policies, procedures and guidelines. We are looking for someone who has obtained graduation from high school or GED equivalency. Additionally, this candidate must have a completion of twelve (12) semester units in child growth and development, human growth and development, child family and community, or child development/early childhood education courses from an accredited college and a minimum of 25 days experience of three-plus (3+) hours per day within 2 years; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in an academic setting is highly desirable. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit.

The Work: Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 35 hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations. At-a-glance position information: Type of position: Part time (19 hours/week) / Bargaining Unit

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:12 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (subject to change based on the needs of the program)

Location: Current vacancy at Liberal Arts Campus, but could support both campuses

Salary: Range 10, $1,548.71 - $1,896.05 Monthly

Benefits: The District provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package. Please refer to the Benefits tab for more details. For further information on the position or application process, please contact (562) 938-4791 or (562) 938-4372.About Long Beach City College: Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Long Beach City College currently has the privilege of serving approximately 34,798 students, the majority of whom are students of color. Long Beach City College is a Hispanic serving institution, and of our student population 59% are Hispanic/Latinx, 14% are White, 12% are Black/African American, 10% are Asian & Filipino, 5% are multi-ethnic, and 1% are Pacific Islanders. An ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities. For more information on our college demographics please click here. Long Beach City College is committed to empowering our students to become active, ethical participants in their learning, as well as in the democratic structures that give them voice and agency in shaping their society and world. In an environment that is caring, supportive, and inclusive, LBCC promotes equitable learning and educational achievement by delivering innovative, high-quality degree programs, certificate programs, holistic support services, and leading-edge workforce preparation for our diverse communities. Please check out the LBCC mission and values and other strategic initiatives below to learn more. Mission & ValuesEqual Employment Opportunity Plan (Download PDF reader) Strategic Plan (Download PDF reader) Office of the Superintendent President

Duties: General purpose: Under the supervision of a Child Development Center Teacher or Associate Teacher, assist in providing care, guidance and developmentally appropriate learning and socialization experiences for toddler and/or preschool-aged children to encourage and facilitate positive social and cognitive learning; and performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Education, Training and Experience: Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent and completion of twelve (12) semester units in child growth and development, human growth and development, child family and community, or child development/early childhood education courses from an accredited college and a minimum of 25 days experience of three-plus (3+) hours per day within 2 years; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 35 hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. A Livescan showing cleared fingerprints through Community Care Licensing (If you do not already have clearance from Community Care Licensing, you are responsible to get fingerprinted; CDC's will provide paperwork and instructions.)Copy of Child Development Permit (if applicable)A photo IDA negative TB test, administered within the past 6 months Proof of having received the MMR vaccine or immunity to Measles (Titers).Proof of having received the Pertussis/TDAP vaccine within the past 10 years. Proof of having received the Influenza vaccine OR a signed waiver opting out (provided by LBCC) Certificate of completion of California Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training for General Training (4 hours) and Child Care Provider (3 hours).Certificate of completion in compliance with Healthy Schools ActMay require a valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy. Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements, and are deemed most competitive amongst the applicant pool to proceed.

Additional Information: Application and selection process: To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received by the Long Beach City College Office of Human Resources by the closing date. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified from further consideration. Qualified candidates will be notified in writing if they are moving forward in the selection process.

Application process: Submit a completed online application through NEOGOV that reflects how and why you are a highly qualified applicant. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out to be considered for this position. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit.

The Work: Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 35 hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. If the position requires a college degree, transcripts or copy of a diploma, the required document must be attached at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are accepted during this phase. Proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency. For experience and/or education substitutions, please make sure to attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience and/or education covers the minimum requirements and qualifies you to be considered for this position. If you participate in and fail any examination segment, you must wait a period of 90 days (~3 months) to test again for the same classification. During the recruitment process