Job Opportunities

               
The Child Development Centers at Pima Community College provide children eighteen months to five years of age with a quality education.  In addition to serving children, the center hosts internships for college students studying early childhood education.  The centers are licensed by the State of Arizona and abide by State rules and regulations.  The center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and adheres to a high level of standards established by NAEYC. 

• Effectively assist in providing high-quality, developmental experiences, care, and protection to children enrolled in the center
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children age 18 months through five years
• Supervise children age 18 months to five years old and effectively manage their behaviors
• Implement curriculum at the direction of the lead teacher
• Monitor children’s developmental and behavioral issues
• Inspect supplies and equipment to ensure compliance with state regulations
• Prepare and serve basic meals and snacks for children
• Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits
• Participate in parent and/or community events relevant to the job
• Apply excellent interpersonal skills with co-workers, supervisor, parents, children, and the public
• Oversee work of student interns and volunteers
• Communicate effectively with children, co-workers, parents, and the public to foster productive relationships
• Recognize and report problems
• Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered
• Observe and record children’s development and behaviors
• Maintain required documentation in accordance with state regulations and program requirements

• C.D.A. certificate and one year experience in child care is preferred. 
  • Minimum of one year experience, high school diploma (or GED), and
  • 6 college credits in early childhood education (ECE)/child development (CD)
  • or 30 hours of documented instruction from conferences/workshops in ECE/CD is required.
  • For candidates without a C.D.A., completion of a C.D.A. certificate must be met by 2010 for continued employment. 
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• State licensing requirement of 21 years of age or older
• Demonstrated knowledge of the general principles of child development
• Knowledge of basic principles of health, nutrition, food preparation, safety and sanitation, and the ability to maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment in accordance with state and accreditation requirements
• Basic record keeping principles to include maintaining documentation according to state and program standards

• This is an externally-funded position.  *Continued employment is contingent upon continued funding from designated sources. 
• Daily/weekly work hours vary subject to child-to-teacher ratio.  
• Prior to employment, the selected candidate must: 
  • take a tuberculin screening and submit proof of negative reading and
  • pass fingerprint search clearance

Physical Requirements: