Child Care/Teacher Assistant

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The following child care jobs are currently available in Kern County, California. Job postings are renewed every two weeks. If you are interested in any of the jobs below, please contact the employer directly.

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Community Church Of Life Services (Bakersfield)
The CCLS Child Development Center will be opening in August 2008. We will be serving 106 children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. We will be operating in a Christian environment and providing quality education. We will be serving children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Children will be exposed to basic biblical concepts as well as “what character means,” what feelings mean” etc.

There is much support for this Center in terms of various areas of study and in-house and community field trips This is truly an opportunity for educational focused person to perform in a Christian environment.

Staff will work 40 hours per week in ten hour increments with the exception of the Director who will work a 5/40 hour week.. Days off will be determined by salary and class. Salary and benefits vary by class. Vacation and holidays with ay will be available to all employees. Salary and benefits are specific to each classification of employees.

All interested person should send your resumes to 661-588-8066 as soon as possible. Minimum requirements are detailed in the class specific resumes.

CENTER TEACHER’S AIDE

Definition
Under the direct supervision of a teacher the Center Teacher’s Aide provides direct care and supervision to children ages two through six at the Center.

Essential Responsibilities
Assists in the care of children; ensures that the physical environment of the facility is clean and safe, escorts and assists children in going to the bathroom including diaper changing, brushing their teeth, supervises napping children without direct supervision of a teacher, monitors children in play and monitors meals and snacks. Aides may also assist in food preparation

Employment Standards

  • 18 years or older or participating in an occupational program conducted by an accredited high school or college
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Completion of six postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development OR
  • Completion of at least three postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development each semester or quarter following initial employment, and
  • Continuation in the educational program each semester or quarter until six units have been completed
  • Ability to pass a criminal record clearance as required by licensing agencies
  • Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test

    **Approved schools, colleges or universities, including correspondence courses offered by the same, means those approved/authorized by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, or by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.

    Minimum Experience
    Be a fully qualified Teacher’s Aide with a minimum of one year of experience

    CENTER TEACHER’S AIDE (Infant and Toddler Program)
    Definition
    Under the direct supervision of a teacher the Infant Care and Toddler Teacher’s Aide provides direct care and supervision to infants at the Center.

    Essential Responsibilities
    Assists in the care of infants and toddlers; ensures that the physical environment of the facility is clean and safe, escorts and assists children in going to the bathroom including diaper changing, brushing their teeth, supervises napping children without direct supervision of a teacher, monitors children in play and feeds infants or monitors meals and snacks. Aides may also assist in food preparation.

    Employment Standards

  • 18 years or older or participating in an occupational program conducted by an accredited high school or college
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Completion of six postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development OR
  • Completion of at least three postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development each semester or quarter following initial employment, and
  • Continuation in the educational program each semester or quarter until six units have been completed
  • Ability to pass a criminal record clearance as required by licensing agencies
  • Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test

    **Approved schools, colleges or universities, including correspondence courses offered by the same, means those approved/authorized by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, or by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.

    Minimum Experience
    Be a fully qualified Teacher’s Aide with a minimum of one year of experience
    Posted on 7/8/08

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    Discovery Depot Child Care (Bakersfield)
     Discovery Depot Child Care is looking for qualified Child Care Aide to work with homeless children. FT with benefits; 6 Units ECE 3 units in infant/toddler, CPR/ First Aid certification. EOE. Valid driver’s license/Clean DMV/Drug Screen/Background is a must. Apply in person at: Bakersfield Homeless Center 1600 E. Truxtun Avenue.
    Posted on 5/13/08

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    North of the River Recreation and Park District (Willowtree Preschool)
     Part-time pre-school positions are available for assistant teachers and teachers are needed for Willowtree Preschool for up to 35 hours per week, dependent upon program enrollment between 7am to 6pm. Day Care Assistant Teachers start at $8.74 per hour and day Care Teachers start at $10.12 per hour. All work is performed in a child care environment that includes a School or Day Care Center with indoor activities that include standing, sitting on the floor/chair and outdoor activities that include standing and walking on playground concrete, sand and grass. Some exposure to household cleaning supplies. At some locations, setting and washing tables, dish washing and kitchen cleanup requires some lifting and bending at the sink. If assigned to Infant and Toddler classes, daily lifting of children. The qualification requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the essential functions of the job. Physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Day Care Assistant Teachers and Teachers must be at least 18 years of age and a High school graduate or equivalent. Both positions require a minimum of 3 infant units. Day Care Assistant Teachers must have a minimum of one year experience working with age appropriate children and require 6 units in child development (to include the 3 infant units). Day Care Teachers must have one year experience in an instructional capacity and are required to have completed 12 units in child development (to include the 3 infant units).

    An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing the following:

    • A background investigation will be conducted to include Licensing fingerprinting
    • Must submit to a post offer medical exam, drug screen, and TB Skin test at the District’s expense
    • Must submit official transcripts
    • Must submit verification of your identity and citizenship or legal right to work in the United States
    • Must be certified in CPR and First Aid or be able to maintain certification within the first 6 months of employment. (District provides training classes at no cost to employees).

    Day Care Assistant Teacher

  • Assists with supervision of children; design and implementation of daily lesson plans; classroom preparation; observing and identifying, through completion of evaluations, developmental progress of children; the maintenance and sanitation of the facility and equipment. Attends all meetings and activities of the program i.e. staff meetings, parent meetings, family socials, etc. May be assigned with some preparation and cleanup of breakfast and lunch (i.e. placing dishes and silverware on tables, washing tables, cleaning dishes, etc.)
  • Performs related duties as assigned.
  • Completes District provided training to include CPR, First Aid and follow up training sessions recommended by the supervisor.

    Day Care Teacher

  • Responsible for supervision of children; the ordered arrangement, appearance and learning environment of the classroom; plans, supervises and implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum, weekly lesson plan and daily activities; observes and identifies, through completion of evaluations, developmental progress of children. Attends all meetings and activities of the program i.e. staff meetings, parent meetings, family socials, etc. and participates in conferences with the children's parents on school adjustment and classroom behavior as needed. May assist with some preparation and cleanup of breakfast and lunch (i.e. placing dishes and silverware on tables, washing tables, cleaning dishes, etc.)
  • Responsible for site in absence of Day Care Head Teacher.
  • Completes District provided training to include CPR, First Aid and follow up training sessions recommended by the supervisor.
  • Recommends supplies and equipment to be purchased.
  • Performs related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.

    DEADLINE FOR APPLYING: Open until filled. If interested, please submit the following to the Personnel Office located at the District’s Administrative Center, 405 Galaxy Ave, Bakersfield, Ca., 93308:

  • Employment Application (resume’s will be accepted only with a completed Application)
  • Current Employee’s can submit an Employee interest form or an updated application. Contact the Personnel Office at 392-2000 for more information. Applications can be downloaded from the district’s website at www.norfun.org, Employment Section.
    Posted on 5/8/08/i>

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