Child Care Assistant; Substitute

Overview

Position Details:
Substitute position for the Lynwood Unified School District. This is a substitute (7 hours/day) position with 10 or 12 month options. This eligibility list will be used to fill substitute vacancies within the district.

Substitute position: seven (7) hours per day; ten (10) or twelve (12) months per year.

Basic Function:
The job of Child Care Assistant is done for the purpose of organizing, directing, assisting, and observing preschool students in the following areas: writing anecdotal observations; preparing and serving meals; maintaining the clean site and classroom; managing student behaviors and small groups; assisting with family communication; and maintaining supervision ratios at all times under the direction of the ECE teacher.

This job reports to the designated administrator.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or General Education Development (GED) equivalent.
• Official Child Development Assistant Permit. The Child Development Assistant Permit is issued for five (5) years and is renewable for successive five (5) year periods upon completion of 105 hours of professional growth (Per State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing).
• Six (6) months of job-related experience.
• Any other combination of education, training, and experience, which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge, or abilities, may be considered.

Licenses and Other Requirements

• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency.
• Valid First Aid certification issued by an authorized agency.
• Such certifications must either be issued by the American Red Cross or an agency authorized by the American Red Cross to issue such certifications. These certifications are initially required prior to employment, and once employed, employees are responsible for maintaining up-to-date certificates in first aid and CPR.

Unofficial documents/transcripts will be accepted for initial consideration. If a job offer is extended and accepted, official documents/transcripts will be required for employment processing, if not submitted.

Option 1:
Upload and attach all required documentation/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form to your application upon submission or email to esruiz or fyoung by the Final date to receive applications. Option 2:
Submit in person all required documentation in its ORIGINAL form to the Human Resources, Classified Personnel department at 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA by the closing date. Copies may be made. Applications without supporting documents may be disqualified. Foreign Diploma/Degree/Transcripts must be certified and evaluated to meet U.S. equivalency. ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE CLOSING DATE.

You must attach the following documentation to your application upon submission:

• Proof of high school graduation or equivalent (GED), or highest obtained education (Associate degree or higher).
• Official valid Child Development Assistant Permit.
• Valid First Aid certification issued by an authorized agency.
• Valid CPR certification issued by an authorized agency.

First Aid and CPR Certification:
For resources,  for agencies comparable to the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.

Child Development Permits:
For more information, please .

Step 1 – Application:
Complete and submit an online employment application by selecting the Apply button above. Paper applications are not accepted. All applicants must complete the Education and/or Work Experience sections. A resume may not be submitted in lieu of the online application or any required sections. Foreign Diploma/Degree/Transcripts:
If education is outside the United States, the foreign diploma/degree/transcripts must be evaluated to meet U.S. equivalency. You must evaluate and certify all documents supplied to Classified Personnel. Details and organizations offering this service may be found at the following link: (cl-635).

Candidates will receive an email notification or regular mail of the examination date and time. It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide correct contact information. Failure to provide accurate contact information or to complete any portion of the application correctly may result in termination from the recruitment process.

Accommodation Requests:
If you require accommodations for an examination, contact the Classified Personnel department at  ext 8051.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on protected characteristics. For concerns, contact the appropriate Title IX/CCOR officers listed in the original posting.

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