Job Opportunities

CDCLA is looking for enthusiastic and caring individuals who will help our children learn and thrive in our child development programs.

We offer:

• Paid Vacation and 10 paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• 100% of the Employee premium for Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Ongoing Training
• Reimbursement for Professional Development
• Collaborative work environments
• NAEYC Accreditation

 

We ask candidates to email their resume and all other applicable qualifications to our Human Resources Coordinator at  jobs@cdcla.org. 

 

 

Current Employment Opportunities

• Aide
• Assistant Teacher
• Associate Teacher
• Family Child Care Coordinator 
• Teacher
• Assistant Site Director

Aide

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate
• Fingerprint, Child Abuse Index, TB and Health Clearances
• First Aid and Pediatric CPR

Required Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, parents and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written communications. Bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities are a plus.
• Ability to be flexible

Responsible for:

• Providing primary care and safety for children under the direct supervision of a teacher.
• Implementing appropriate activities for children each day
• Participating in the observation and evaluation of each child’s progress and complete developmental assessments, as required
• Assisting with the cooking and cleaning, when needed
• Maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the classroom and common areas
• Working cooperatively with staff members, CDCLA administration and parents
• Actively participating in all trainings and staff meetings
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Compensation:
Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, permanent, non-exempt position. Benefit package includes paid holidays, vacation and sick days.

Selection Process:
We ask candidates to email their  resume to our Human Resources Coordinator at  jobs@cdcla.org.

Assistant Teacher

Required Education and Experience:

• 6 semester units in ECE OR an ROP Certificate
• Child Development Assistant Teacher Permit (optional)
• Fingerprint, Child Abuse Index, TB and Health Clearances.
• First Aid and Pediatric CPR

Required Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of child development principles and young children.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate curriculum planning
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, parents and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written communications. Bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities are a plus
• Ability to be flexible

Responsible for:

• Providing primary care and safety for children
• Implementing appropriate activities for children each day
• Participating in the observation and evaluation of each child’s progress and complete developmental assessments, as required
• Conducting biannual parent conferences for each child in primary group
• Working cooperatively with staff members, CDCLA administration and parents
• Maintaining written record of lesson plans
• Actively participating in all trainings and staff meetings
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Compensation:
Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, permanent, non-exempt position. Benefit package includes paid holidays, vacation and sick days.

Selection Process:
We ask candidates to email their  resume to our Human Resources Coordinator at jobs@cdcla.org.

Associate Teacher

Required Education and Experience:

• 12 semester units in ECE
• Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or the equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year teaching experience, Fingerprint, Child Abuse Index, TB and Health Clearances.
• Fingerprint, Child Abuse Index, TB and Health Clearances.
• First Aid and Pediatric CPR

Required Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of child development principles and young children.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate curriculum planning
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, parents and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written communications. Bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities are a plus.
• Ability to be flexible

Responsible for:

• Providing primary care and safety for children
• Planning and implementing appropriate activities for children each day
• Supervising Assistant Teachers, Aides, interns and volunteers
• Participating in the observation and evaluation of each child’s progress and complete developmental assessments, as required
• Conducting biannual parent conferences for each child in primary group
• Working cooperatively with staff members, CDCLA administration and parents
• Maintaining written record of lesson plans
• Actively participating in all trainings and staff meetings
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Compensation:
Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, permanent, non-exempt position. Benefit package includes paid holidays, vacation and sick days.

Selection Process:
We ask candidates to email their  resume to our Human Resources Coordinator at  jobs@cdcla.org.

Family Care Coordinator

Required Education and Experience:

• Two years of experience in a professional capacity working with family child care providers.
• AA/AS Degree in Child Development or a related field.

Required Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to work well with people, a sensitivity to the needs of children and families.
• Ability to complete DRDPs and FCCERS
• Possess or be eligible for a valid Child Development Teacher or Associate Teacher permit
• Computer skills and knowledge of Windows software, including Microsoft Word.
• Ability to correctly and effectively communicate in written and oral English.
• A California Driver’s License, daily use of an automobile, and automobile liability insurance.
• Knowledge of child development principles and young children.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate curriculum planning
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, parents and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written communications. Bilingual abilities are a plus.
• Ability to be flexible in types of tasks assigned
• Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required.

Responsible for:

• Work cooperatively with staff members, CDCLA administration and parents
• Accurately complete all assigned paperwork and documentation on a timely basis
• Works under the Program Director to coordinate a network of Family Child Care Providers
• Provide training and support to a network of Family Child Care Providers (Providers).
• Provide onsite consultation during scheduled site visits to Providers.
• Assist Providers to create individual learning plans for each child in the network.
• Manage all paperwork, Provider files and state reports,
• Provide assistance to and resolve problems with parents, Providers and the community.
• Represent agency at community meetings as directed.
• Maintain knowledge of State Department of Education Child Division regulations, state law, Community Care Licensing regulations, and other relevant regulations.
• Actively participating in all trainings and staff meetings·
• Provide assistance to and resolve problems with parents, Providers and the community.
• Represent agency at community meetings as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Compensation:

• Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, permanent, non-exempt position. Benefit package includes paid holidays, vacation and sick days.

  Selection Process:

  • We ask candidates to email their resume to our Human Resources Coordinator at jobs@cdcla.org.

  Teacher

  Required Education and Experience:

  • 24 semester units in ECE and 16 General Education Units OR AA degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development
  • Child Development Teacher Permit or the equivalent
  • Minimum of 1 year teaching experience
  • Fingerprint, Child Abuse Index, TB and Health Clearances.
  • First Aid and Pediatric CPR

  Required Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of child development principles and young children
  • Knowledge of developmentally appropriate curriculum planning
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, parents and staff
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written communications. Bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities are a plus
  • Ability to be flexible

  Responsible for:

  • Providing primary care and safety for children
  • Planning and implementing appropriate activities for children each day
  • Supervising Assistant Teachers, Aides, interns and volunteers
  • Participating in the observation and evaluation of each child’s progress and complete developmental assessments, as required
  • Conducting biannual parent conferences for each child in primary group
  • Working cooperatively with staff members, CDCLA administration and parents
  • Maintaining written record of lesson plans
  • Actively participating in all trainings and staff meetings
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.

  Compensation:
  Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, permanent, non-exempt position. Benefit package includes paid holidays, vacation and sick days.
  
  Selection Process:
  We ask candidates to email their  resume to our Human Resources Coordinator at jobs@cdcla.org.
  
  
  

   

  Assistant Site Director

  Required Education and Experience:

  • AA in Child Development or Early Childhood Education
  • Possess or qualify for a Site Supervisor Permit
  • Minimum 3 year experience with Desired Results or NAEYC Accreditation System
  • Computer skills in MS Word and Excel
  • Fingerprint, Child Abuse Index, TB and Health Clearances.
  • Current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR and Preventative Health certification

  Required Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of child development principles and young children.
  • Knowledge of developmentally appropriate curriculum planning
  • Ability to assign, monitor, and review the work of others.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, parents and staff.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written English.

  Responsible for:

  • Assume responsibility for the operation of the Center in the Site Director’s Absence
  • Plan and implement children’s program based on the High/Scope Curriculum
  • Prepare and implement individual education plans for children
  • Supervise and interact with children and parents in a positive manner
  • Provide a well-supervised safe environment with a variety of active learning experiences for children
  • Supervise Teachers, Associate Teachers and Assistant Teachers
  • Participate in planning and implementing parent meetings and activities
  • Accomplish other duties as assigned to create and maintain a quality children’s program
  • Accurately complete all assigned paperwork and documentation on a timely basis

  Compensation:
  $20.00 to $22.00 per hour. Full-time, permanent, non-exempt position. Benefit package includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid holidays and sick days. 403(b), vision, and AFLAC available.
  
  Selection Process:
  We ask candidates to email their  resume and copy of transcripts indicating an Associate’s degree to our Human Resources Coordinator at jobs@cdcla.org.