Job Details

Child Care Assistant II - 4 Positions

Position Number: 9883166
Location: Oakland, United States
Position Type: Child Care Services

Child Care Assistant II - 4 Positions

Salary: $41,358.84 - $52,083.84 Annually

Location: Laney College - Oakland, CA

Job Type: Full Time Classified

Job Number: 202600096

Division: Administrative Services

Closing Date: 10/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Class Purpose

Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of early childhood education related duties.

Examples of Duties

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Participates with the Child Care Specialist in planning and implementing the educational program for a group of children ages two (2) months to five (5) years of age.
Participates in developing curriculum plans and identifying instructional materials that focus on individual instructional activities.
Participates in providing age-appropriate language arts, social studies, cognitive arts, computers, science, art, music and physical development educational experiences for children in the group.
Participates in in-service education meetings and conferences provided for the Center staff.
Implements educational program for children during hours the Child Care Specialist is not on duty.
Participates in evaluation and planning sessions with supervisory and/or Center staff.
Assures that safety precautions are adhered to.
Supervises and interacts with the children in the classroom and on the playground.
Completes State and Center paperwork as assigned by the Child Care Specialist.
Follows and carries out all State, District and Center policies, procedures and guidelines.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid Child Development Assistant Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
Possession of valid certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid
Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges' students, faculty, staff and community.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of early childhood education and child development for children from infancy through five years of age.
Child growth and development, including the physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional development of young children.
Age-appropriate curriculum, instructional activities, materials, and learning environments for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children.
Strategies for supporting individual children's developmental needs, interests, abilities, and learning styles.
Positive guidance and behavior management techniques appropriate for young children.
Principles and practices for creating safe, healthy, inclusive, and nurturing learning environments.
Basic child observation and documentation techniques used to support curriculum planning and assessment.
Health, safety, sanitation, emergency, and supervision practices applicable to early childhood programs.
Principles and practices for communicating and working effectively with children, families, coworkers, and supervisors.
Applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing child care and development programs.

Ability to:

Assist in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate educational experiences for children from two months through five years of age.
Provide a variety of age-appropriate learning activities that support children's language, cognitive, social-emotional, physical, creative, and other areas of development.
Recognize and respond appropriately to individual children's developmental needs, abilities, interests, and behaviors.
Establish and maintain a safe, supportive, inclusive, and engaging classroom and playground environment.
Supervise children consistently and effectively while maintaining awareness of their safety and well-being.
Use positive guidance and behavior management strategies appropriate to the age and developmental level of children.
Assist with selecting, preparing, organizing, and using instructional materials and classroom learning environments.
Implement established educational activities and program plans independently when the Child Care Specialist is not present.
Observe children and communicate relevant developmental, behavioral, health, safety, or other concerns to the appropriate staff.
Follow established health, safety, emergency, supervision, and child-care procedures.
Maintain accurate and timely records, forms, and other required documentation.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with children, families, coworkers, supervisors, and other members of the college community.
Work cooperatively as a member of a child care center team and participate constructively in planning, evaluation, staff meetings, training, and professional development activities.
Exercise sound judgment and discretion in responding to children's needs and classroom situations.
Maintain confidentiality of information concerning children and families.
Adapt to changing classroom needs, schedules, activities, and staffing assignments.
Demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for children and families from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, linguistic, disability, and other backgrounds.
Understand and follow applicable federal, state, District, and Center policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.
The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate "See Resume".
Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.
The following documents are required for this position:
1. Resume
2. Copy of Child Development Assistant Permit
3. Copy of Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certificate

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment.
Please note, the District's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and may be required to pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification. New employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Amrit Kaur at amritnamkaur@peralta.edu.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/peralta/jobs/5504574/child-care-assistant-ii-4-positions

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