Child Development Center Teacher (Ridgecrest)

Basic Function

Under supervision, provide for the care, development, and instruction of preschool children and infants years in a child development program.

Representative Duties

Plan and coordinate activities and instruction; develop and maintain a developmentally appropriate, safe environment in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Directs the activities of Associate Teachers and CDC Assistants, students, and volunteers assigned to the classroom.

Supervise and directly interact with children in a warm and positive manner.

Prepare age and developmentally appropriate lesson outlines and plans and other activities for science, math, music, art, language, social, emotional and physical development of the children; review plans prepared by Associate Teachers.

Conduct demonstrations and learning activities for children.

Serve as primary caregiver for an assigned group of children; perform initial and periodic state required evaluations; review similar work by Associate Teachers.

Conduct conferences with parents to discuss child status, progress, and problems.

Develop and implement conflict management and problem solving strategies with children.

Follow center policies and procedures including those for health and safety.

Provide information to employees, volunteers, students, and families on health, safety, and other policies.

Oversee groups of children in various indoor and outdoor activities; set up and disassemble playground equipment; assure safe indoor and outdoor play.

Supervise the use of the restrooms; change and launder wet or soiled clothes; change diapers; assist in toilet training.

Prepare and serve nutritional snacks and lunches; prepare bottles, formulas, and infant meals; assist in preparing and revising basic menus; supervise snack and meal times.

Administer basic First Aid as needed; teach and encourage good health and safety habits.

Perform light housekeeping duties including washing dishes, clearing lunch tables, sweeping floors, and emptying waste receptacles; maintain the classroom in a safe, sanitary, and orderly condition.

Operate a variety of classroom equipment and appliances including a copier, laminator, paper cutter, computer, vacuum cleaner, washer, dryer, and microwave; assure proper food storage; sterilize kitchen area; maintain food production worksheets.

Identify special needs of children and/or families.

Involve families in classroom and Center activities; invite and encourage family participation in children’s activities.

Develop and facilitate parent programs and events.

Maintain appropriate records.

Oversee and evaluate laboratory students and the supervision of activities.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any combination equivalent to: Associate's degree from an accredited college in early childhood education work or a related field and one year of experience working with children in an organized setting
• Possession of, or eligibility to obtain and maintain, a Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
• LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Maintain satisfactory level of progress toward and successful completion of the professional development requirement for professional development
• Completion of pediatric CPR and first aid training through an accredited or approved program
• Possession of a current pediatric CPR and first aid certificate
• Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical assessment
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug testing
• Clear criminal record check including fingerprint

Knowledge & Abilities:

• KNOWLEDGE OF: Early childhood education programs, practices and techniques
• Knowledge of current best practices for inclusive early childhood education settings
• Instructional and tutorial techniques
• Requirements of maintaining a children's center in a safe, clean, and orderly condition
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Health and safety regulations
• Principles and practices of personal hygiene
• Sanitation practices related to handling and serving food
• Basic First Aid techniques
• ABILITY TO: Plan and direct the activities of a child development center indoor and outdoor environments
• Oversee and direct the work of Associate Teachers, CDC Assistants, volunteers, students, and interns
• Develop age and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and outlines
• Effectively conduct activities for children
• Monitor the behavior of young children and oversee activities
• Maintain a children's center in a safe, clean, and orderly condition
• Apply basic principles and practices of nutrition
• Administer basic First Aid
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and safety regulations
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Observe health and safety regulations
• SALARY RANGE $3,142.42 - $4,440.16 monthly Maximum Starting Salary: $3,301.50 monthly SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled
• but those received by June 10, 2026 at 11:59pm, are assured consideration
• The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point
• Completed application packet MUST include: Completed Online Application for Employment form Current resume Letter of interest (Cover Letter) Copy of legible transcripts List of five (5) professional references - Listed on application form It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading
• This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant
• Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI)
• A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application
• Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements
• EEO Plan 2024 Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity
• The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices
• Discrimination Free Work Environment The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States
• Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Kern Community College District is Steven Rosales.