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Instructional Lab Technician / Child Development
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Position Number: 4037432
Location: San Diego, CA
Position Type: Child Care Services

Instructional Lab Technician / Child Development

San Diego Community College District

Closing Date: 5/5/2023

Position Number: 00120418

Location: San Diego Miramar College

Position Type: Classified

The Position:
Applications are currently being accepted for Instructional Lab Technician/Child Development in the Child Development department, located at Miramar College. Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. The selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department's needs.

San Diego Miramar College invites all qualified candidates to apply for the position of Instructional Lab Technician for the Child Development department at San Diego Miramar College. The College is located in the Mira Mesa area of San Diego and is one of four colleges in the San Diego Community College District. Miramar College is a leader in Dual Enrollment and College and Career Access Pathways, along with Strong Workforce and Guided Pathways initiatives. Those who join our team at San Diego Miramar College can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that promotes broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community and industry partners. We are a fast-growing and innovative college with a freshly adopted focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion as we move into a new era. We are proud of our commitment to providing culturally responsive events, ethnically diverse speakers, and various equity-focused professional development opportunities. Our college strives to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color and disproportionately impacted students. In fact, the college's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is encapsulated by our newly adopted Strategic Goal #5, which is included below.

The position reports to the Dean of Business, Technical Careers, and Workforce Initiatives. The ideal candidate is someone who is highly qualified and highly knowledgeable in the field of child development and deeply committed to student success. Applicants should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to support our diverse student population and child development programs. Additionally, candidates should be able to demonstrate ways they will develop tools and resources to better serve underprivileged and disproportionately impacted students. Candidates who possess technical experience in the child development industry, are student-centric, and will continue to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to best serve our student population are strongly encouraged to apply.

Miramar College Strategic Goal #5
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) - Build an environment that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and social justice for the benefit of the college community.

Strategic Direction 1- Systematically update college processes, programs, and practices within a comprehensive equity framework for equity-minded practices in the workplace, the classroom, and support programs/services.
Strategic Direction 2- Establish comprehensive professional development for the campus community to increase capacity around and engage in equity, diversity, inclusion, social justice, and anti-racism.
Strategic Direction 3-Systematically review, develop and incorporate equity-minded practices in: 1) culturally responsive instructional pedagogy, 2) student-centered services, and 3) recruitment, screening, and retention of employees.

Applicants can review Miramar College's full strategic plan on Miramar College's: https://sdmiramar.edu/sites/default/files/2021-07/San_Diego_Miramar_College_Fall_2020-Spring_2027_Strategic_Plan.pdf

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

Major Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Desired Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge in working with faculty, staff, and students of great diversity in socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities.
Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
Knowledge of current concepts used in Early Childhood Education.
Knowledge of district organization, operations, policies, and objectives.
Knowledge of general needs and behavior of students of various ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds.
Knowledge of health, safety, and nutrition requirements of pre-school children.
Knowledge of instructional methods and techniques.
Knowledge of computer software and hardware.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Effective record-keeping techniques.
Knowledge of safety regulations in the field of child development.
Knowledge of technical aspects of child development.
Demonstrated knowledge of the various stages of child growth and development.

Licenses:

Pay Information:
Range 23 ($4,104.63- $6,551.93) per month based on the current Classified salary schedule. New employees will begin on Step A ($4,104.63), Step B ($4,309.87) with 18 months of verified, paid, full-time equivalent related job experience or up to Step C ($4,525.36) with 36 months of verified, paid, full-time equivalent related job experience. For purposes of salary placement, 7.5 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) of directly related coursework from a regularly accredited institution will be equivalent to one (1) year of job experience. Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the CBA. This position is FLSA Non-exempt (may accrue overtime). Excellent Benefits are provided to all Contract employees with assignments greater than, or equal to, 50% (0.50 FTE) and all eligible dependents. A temporary probationary period will apply to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements/handbooks and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

To apply, visit: https://www.sdccdjobs.com

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.