Cosumnes River College

Child Development Center Lead Teacher

Job Posting Number: REQ01015

Salary: $31.01 - $39.24 Hourly

Closing Date: 7/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Complete job description and application available online at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=304934

The Child Development Center Lead Teacher oversees a Child Development Center program at a single site; provides care, development, and instruction of children in the Child Development Center; and serves as a coordinator of curriculum and staff development in the Child Care and Development Center under the direction of the Child Development Center Supervisor and designated administrator while supporting the goals and objectives of the campus Child Development Centers. The Child Development Center Lead Teacher serves as a lead for a Child Development Center Teacher, and Child Development Center Associate Teacher.

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Typical Duties

In addition to the duties of the CDC Associate Teacher and CDC Teacher, facilitates activities of Center Teachers, Associate Teachers, work study students, and Early Childhood Education (ECE) Lab students by assigning areas of work, coordinating schedules, and overseeing the daily operations of the program; develops and implements appropriate rules of conduct, maintains discipline and provides suitable environment in classroom and outdoor environment; monitors outdoor and indoor play and learning activities; maintains attendance and Child Care Food Program records; works with the Early Childhood Education faculty to facilitate the activities of the lab students assigned to the Center, models appropriate teaching strategies for the Early Childhood Education lab students; assists parents in obtaining needed community services; assists with eligibility and enrollment. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: Hold or be eligible for a valid Child Development Site Supervisor Permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing; permit must be obtained within six months of hire date and must be maintained. To be eligible for a Child Development Supervisor Permit, individuals must satisfy all of the requirements listed in one of the following options:

Option 1:

1. Completion of a minimum of 24 semester units of course work in early childhood education or child development, including at least one course of at least three semester units in each of the following core areas:

a. Child/human growth and development

b. Child, family and community, or child and family relations

c. Programs/curriculums

2. Completion of an associate degree or 60 semester units from an accredited institution.

3. Completion of six additional semester units of course work in administration and supervision of child care and development programs. These units must be comprised of two courses: one introductory course and one advanced course, or two courses of different topical content.

4. Completion of an additional two semester units of adult supervision course work.

5. Completion of 350 days of experience in an instructional capacity in a child care and development program, working at least three hours per day within the last four years. This experience must include at least 100 days of supervising adults in a child care and development program. Upon hire, this experience must be verified by submitting an original letter from the employer on official letterhead.

Option 2:

1. Completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.

2. Completion of 12 or more semester units of early childhood education or child development course work.

3. Completion of three semester units of supervised field experience in an early childhood education setting.

Option 3:

1. Possess a valid Administrative Services Credential authorizing service in California public schools.

2. Completion of 12 or more semester units of early childhood education or child development course work.

3. Completion of three semester units of supervised field experience in an early childhood education setting.

Option 4:

1. Possess a valid Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential or a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Home Economics.

2. Completion of 12 or more semester units of early childhood education or child development course work.

3. Completion of three semester units of supervised field experience in an early childhood education setting.

NOTE: If assigned to the Infant-Toddler Center: Successful completion of three postsecondary semester units (or equivalent quarter units) related to the care of infants at an accredited institution AND six months of experience in a licensed infant care center or comparable group childcare program for children under five years of age.

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

(Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement: One year of education is equal to 30 semester units.)

Education must be from an accredited institution.

Application Instructions

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:

A Los Rios Community College District Application

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Interest

Unofficial Transcripts from College/University

Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential or a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Home Economics (if using to meet minimum qualifications)

NOTES:

Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.

Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.

Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.

Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.

Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.

A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.

Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

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