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Temporary - Assistant Teacher - Child Development Center
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Position Number: 5191220
Location: Ukiah, CA
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education - Early Childhood

Temporary - Assistant Teacher - Child Development Center

Salary: $17.62 Hourly
Job Type: Short-Term, Non-Continuing
Job Number: 2021-STNC-ASSTTEACHER1
Closing: Continuous
Location: Ukiah, CA
Department: Child Development Center

DESCRIPTION

Mendocino-Lake Community College District is currently accepting applications for a Short-Term, Non-Continuing Assistant Teacher for our Child Development Center. There are multiple positions available.

We are seeking an equity-minded person who is committed to supporting our diverse student population and faculty within the District Mission. Please review our District Mission, Goals, and Values at the following website: MLCCD - Mission, Vision, Goals

Under direction of a Child Development Specialist, assists in the supervision of children and implementing curriculum.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
The Mendocino-Lake Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success and to recruiting and hiring persons from diverse backgrounds. Diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students including first generation students, underrepresented students, and students of color. The District strives to employ and retain faculty, staff and administrative personnel who promote a positive learning environment and are well prepared to serve our increasingly diverse student population.

Mendocino College takes active steps to ensure equal employment opportunity and to create a diverse work and academic environment that is welcoming and inclusive for all.

Mendocino-Lake Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

SALARY AND BENEFITS
This is a Short-Term Non-Continuing (STNC), temporary, hourly position, 40 hours per week, $17.62 per hour. Ed Code 88003 authorizes a governing board to hire STNC employees for less than 75% of a school year, up to 180 days.

Please see the current salary schedule at: MLCCD - Salary Schedule

Benefits: The College offers a Bronze level benefit plan at the cost of the employee.

Paid Time Off: The successful candidate will earn forty (40) hours of sick leave per fiscal year.

Retirement: This position may be eligible for CalPERS Retirement (contingent upon number of hours worked within the fiscal year)

ABOUT OUR COLLEGE
Established in 1973, Mendocino College, a Hispanic Serving Institution, is a vibrant and inclusive academic community, rich in culture, creativity, diversity, and technology. A fully accredited two- year community college, the District serves more than 6,500 students across four locations in the greater parts of Lake and Mendocino Counties. Complete with a friendly small-campus academic setting and a respectfully collaborative work environment, Mendocino College prepares students for a future of innovation and success.

The beautifully landscaped main campus is located in Ukiah, California. With views of oak- covered hills, sprawling vineyards, and distant mountains, the 127-acre campus is equipped with a state-of-the-art Library/Learning Center, high-tech Nursing Facility, and Student Center. The college operates three fully equipped centers in Fort Bragg, Lakeport, and Willits, conveniently providing our valued students with quality instruction, academic support and administrative services in neighboring communities.

With a comprehensive curriculum and engaging instruction, Mendocino College provides a wide variety of degree, certificate, transfer, occupational, and basic skills programs. Mendocino College students learn in a nurturing and supportive environment enhanced by small-sized classes, personalized academic advising, and several hundred dedicated faculty and staff.

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITIES
Mendocino and Lake Counties include some of California's most picturesque landscape. Because of the geographic location, climate, and natural beauty, Mendocino and Lake Counties attract many visitors. Agriculture, timber, and tourism industries form the economic base of the area with some light manufacturing. Mendocino and Lake Counties have a long and colorful history as a premium grape-growing region within the state's famous North Coast wine country. A relaxed and friendly lifestyle is characteristic of our communities. Recreational opportunities abound for water skiing, swimming, fishing, boating, sailing, camping, hiking, tennis, and golf.

Check out the local visitor guides to find out more: https://www.visitmendocino.com/ & https://www.lakecounty.com/

Mendocino College welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of our community college students.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The successful candidate will support institutional success by executing the following duties:

Assists in planning and implementing daily program
Applies and follows proper safety and emergency procedures
Assists in preparing and setting up activities
Uses effective positive discipline methods that are respectful of the child
Assists in collecting data for maintenance of developmental records
Works in cooperation with team members to keep yard and equipment safe and in order
Treats all children with dignity and respect
Assists in the supervision of the classroom and yard
Report to work on time for assigned working hours
Attends and participates in team meetings and all-staff meetings
Maintains the confidentiality of all Center information and records
Performs other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS
Often work indoors, but sometimes work outdoors supervising activities during free time or recreation activities; are sometimes exposed to diseases and infections; are sometimes exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable, such as from a noisy classroom; work very near children; often work within inches of other people.

May be required to physically pick up a child; up to 50 lbs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must meet Human Resources guidelines for qualified hiring; including by not limited to a Live Scan background check; Criminal Records Clearance, Child Abuse Index.
Must successfully complete a Physician's Report and TB Clearance.

Education:
High School Diploma and/or GED equivalent.

Licenses and Certifications:
Must be CPR and First Aide certified (within one year of hire) and meets all training requirements outlined by Community Care Licensing.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Understanding of childcare principles;
Mandated reporting obligations;
Safety principles and practices

ABILITY TO:
Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of stakeholders;
Follow verbal and written directions;
Follow through on assigned task;
Conduct self in a professional manner;
Abide by District policies and procedures;
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds;
Frequently change physical positions;
Move quickly;
Walk and/or stand for long periods of time;
Sit at children's eye level;
Stoop, bend, twist, and reach;
Hear a child calling for help;
See a child on the playground or in the classroom

PHYSICAL ABLITY TO:
Physical demands include: May be required to physically pick up a child, up to 50 lbs.; Frequently change physical positions; Move quickly; Walk and/or stand for long periods of time; Sit at children's eye level; Stoop, bend, twist, and reach; Hear a child calling for help; and see a child on the playground or in the classroom

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Through the online portal, submit the following documents:

Completed online application
Resume
A letter of interest that succinctly addresses how your experience and professional qualifications prepare you for this position. Include information on how your background demonstrates a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of our community college students and employees
Contact Information for 3 personal or professional references (no letters please)

IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applications will be maintained in a pool for 12 months and will be forwarded to the Director upon receipt

Only completed applications with the above required documents will be reviewed by the committee

Application materials not required (including reference letters) for this position will not be reviewed

Remove personally identifiable information such as personal photos, social security number, birth date, age, and gender from your application materials.

Expenses related to the recruitment process are the responsibility of the applicant

Incomplete application packets will not be accepted

Interviews are by invitation only

The college does not reimburse applicants for related travel expenses

Due to the current health crisis, first level interviews will be held via Zoom

SELECTION PROCEDURE
A search committee will review and invite applicants for an interview. Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an interview. A written performance exercise and/or presentation may be a part of the interview, and finalists may be invited to return for a second interview. All notifications will be via email, and by accessing your application profile.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT(Prior to beginning employment)

In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States;
Must be fingerprinted through DOJ and FBI and have background clearance; and Must take a TB test (once hired and every four years thereafter).
Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings such as Sexual Harassment Prevention.

EEO STATEMENT
Mendocino College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from all persons. Mendocino College does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, genetic conditions, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), military or veteran status. Mendocino College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Human Resources no later than 72 hours prior to the closing date. Human Resources can be contacted at (707) 468-3065 or via email at HRRecruiting@mendocino.edu.

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mendocinoedu/jobs/3129840/temporary-assistant-teacher-child-development-center