Child Care Assistant

DescriptionChild Care AssistantOPEN RECRUITMENT(CURRENT VACANCY 47.5%, 10-12 MONTHS)RANGE 10 $17.66 / Hourly6 MONTH ELIGIBILITY LISTApplications will be accepted until positions are filledLong Beach Community College is seeking fun, passionate, playful, educated, professional Child Care Assistants for our renowned Child Development Center and Learning Lab at either one of our beautiful campuses (Liberal Arts or Pacific Coast Campuses). As a Child Care Assistant, you will be supporting classrooms and gaining hands-on experience while working with children and families. What we ask in order to be considered is that you:* 12 core units including Child/Human Growth and Development and Child/Family/Community or Child and Family Relations; and an additional 6 units of Programs/Curriculum.* Have effective communication with families, colleagues and adult students* Are committed to creating an environment where all children, students and families experience a sense of belonging and experience affirmation of their identities and cultural ways of being* Are driven and passionate about making a difference in the lives of other humans* Are team players* Are creative and innovativeIf this describes you, we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to join the innovative and talented Long Beach City College team.

Go Vikings!AT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION* Type of position: Part-time* Location: PCC & LAC* Salary: Range 10 $17.66/ Hourly* Advanced salary placement: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis.* All Long Beach Community College employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 compliance with District Policy. Please note that if selected for employment, you must provide proof of fully vaccinated status by date of hire.

Documented proof of vaccination is required as part of the onboarding process. Individuals requesting accommodation must do so in a timely manner for consideration. For more information on LBCC District COVID-19 policy and guides please view our Return to Campus page.For further information on the position or application process, please contact (562) 938-5016.ABOUT LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE:Here at Long Beach City College (LBCC), we celebrate equity, diversity and are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity.

We strive to ensure a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Please check out the LBCC mission and values and other strategic initiatives below to learn more.* Mission & Values* Equal Employment Opportunity Plan* Strategic Plan* Office of the Superintendent-PresidentDutiesJOB DESCRIPTIONUnder 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.For the full position description, please click here: Child Care Assistant QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION:Education, Training and Experience:Graduation from high school or G.E.D equivalent; and completion of 6 college-course units in early childhood education or child development course work or completion of an approved Home Economics and Related Occupations (HERO) or Regional Occupation Program (ROP) in Child Development Related Occupations; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:* 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 ID* A 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)* Copy of current CPR/First-aid training (if applicable)* Certificate of completion of California Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Online Training for General Training (4 hours) and Child Care Provider (3 hours)* Certificate of completion in compliance with Healthy Schools Act Best Pest Management Practices Around Children (ADVANCED)* May require a valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy.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.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.

All portions of the application must be entirely filled out to be considered for this position.* 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. For experience substitution in lieu of education, please make sure to attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience covers the education requirement, on a year-for-year basis, 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.Selection Process:The following examination segments may be utilized during the selection process:* Minimum Qualifications Screening: (Pass/Fail)* Subject Matter Expert (SME) application review: (Pass/Fail)* Oral Panel Interview: (100%)* Final Interview: With Hiring Authority and Committee* PLEASE NOTE: The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut-off score) on any test part, and/or modify any test part.

Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Executive Director, Classified Human Resources.*Additional InformationDISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONSIndividuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least two days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372.THE LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, language, accent, citizenship status, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, or on the basis of these perceived characteristicsTransfer Requests for current LBCC Employees:District employees may request to transfer by completing the Transfer Request FormAncestral Land AcknowledgementLong Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory.

We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.