Substitute Child Development Assistant II at Hayward Unified School District
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Continuous
2/8/2024
Debbie Ou
510-784-2600 72566
Not Specified
Single Rate
22.22 Per Hour
$22.22/Hour
On-Call, As Needed
Part Time
About the Employer The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential, becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community. Our mission is to draw from our community’s rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students, delivered in a safe and supportive environment. This environment supports inclusion, anti racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset. HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by district staff, families, our community, and our students’ own efforts. Each HUSD student deserves respectful learning environments in which diversity is valued and contributes to successful academic outcomes. We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who: - Reflect our diverse community - Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference - Empower students furthest from opportunity - Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility - Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination - Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities - Foster students’ potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in the care and supervision of infants, preschool and school-age children at an assigned childcare center or other learning environment; assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of the children; perform a variety of clerical support duties.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
HAYWARD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS TITLE: CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in the care and supervision of infants, preschool and school-age children at an assigned childcare center or other learning environment; assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of the children; perform a variety of clerical support duties. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assist in the care and supervision of infants, preschool and school-age children at an assigned childcare center or other learning environment; assist in opening and closing assigned classroom; set up and put away toys, learning materials and equipment. Assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of the children; assist children with homework and classroom assignments; read age-appropriate stories to students; prepare classroom for naptime. Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparation of instructional materials, duplicating materials, taking attendance and maintaining student records and files. Assure the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner; perform light housekeeping duties including washing dishes, clearing lunch tables, cleaning mats and workstations, sweeping floors and cleaning sinks. Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom and during outdoor activities according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; participate in parent conferences as assigned. Assist students regarding the building of self-esteem; assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance; respond to a child's needs and problems in a patient, caring and sensitive manner. Assist with snack and lunch time as assigned; escort children to the cafeteria for breakfast as assigned; clean up eating areas and wash children's hands and faces after play times and meals as needed; assist children with toileting as needed. Oversee groups of children in games and play activities; assure safe outdoor play; accompany students on field trips as assigned; administer basic first aid as needed. Interpret and explain classroom activities to parents and visitors including techniques of individual instruction and small group instruction in the areas of manipulative play, creative art, block building, dramatic play, science and language arts. Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a computer, copier, audio-visual equipment. OTHER DUTIES: Attend and participate in a variety of in-service trainings, staff meetings and childcare center functions. Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic principles and practices of early child development including proper care and discipline. Child guidance principles and practices. Safe practices in classroom and playground activities. Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading. Basic instructional methods and techniques. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct. Operation of standard office and classroom equipment. Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Basic record-keeping techniques. ABILITY TO: Provide quality child care and a safe environment for children in an assigned child care center or other learning environment. Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment. Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students as directed by the teacher. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures. Operate standard office and classroom equipment. Observe health and safety regulations. Perform clerical duties related to classroom activities. Maintain routine records. Learn first aid and CPR techniques. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and completion of (6) or more semester units of ECE or child development for Level I and completion of (12) or more semester units of ECE or child development and an Associate Teacher Permit for Level II. Level 1-Work with school age children Level 2-Work with infants and pre-school children LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency within six months of employment for Level I and at the time of hiring for Level II. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Classroom and playground environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate classroom equipment. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students. Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Lifting and carrying children weighing up to forty pounds. HAZARDS: Potential for contact with blood and other body fluids.
Requirements / Qualifications Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and completion of (12) or more semester units of ECE or child development and an Associate Teacher Permit for Level II.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and completion of (12) or more semester units of ECE or child development and an Associate Teacher Permit for Level II.
Comments and Other Information Non-Discrimination Policy Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy, district staff shall assist him/her in the filing of the complaint. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor. See the links below for more information on complaint management, Title IX, and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints, please call (510) 723-3857, ext 34102 or 34201, or email uc.titleix@husd.k12.ca.us. The address is 24411 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544. A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD non-discrimination policy are available, free of charge, upon request. TITLE IX | BULLYING | UNIFORM COMPLAINTS | NONDISCRIMINATION POLICIES | TITLE II CCR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICIES Comments and Other Information Non-Discrimination Policy Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy, district staff shall assist him/her in the filing of the complaint. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor. See the links below for more information on complaint management, Title IX, and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints, please call (510) 723-3857, ext 34102 or 34201, or email uc.titleix@husd.k12.ca.us. The address is 24411 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544. A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD non-discrimination policy are available, free of charge, upon request. TITLE IX | BULLYING | UNIFORM COMPLAINTS | NONDISCRIMINATION POLICIES | TITLE II CCR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICIES
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