About this role
CLASS TITLE: EARLY CHILDHOOD ATTENDANT I Work Length: 19hrs. per week DEFINITION: Under general supervision and evaluation by the site administrator, provides care for infants through preschool age of students who are a parent in the district attending school to earn a high school diploma; and performs other related duties as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
• Nurtures and cares for infant to preschool aged children
• Provides rich environment for social, emotional and developmental growth
• Sets up play areas for children with crafts and toys
• Reads stories, sings songs, plays records, listens to and talks with children
• Maintains a clean and safe environment
• May supervise rest and nap periods
• Serves snacks and cleans up
• Maintains appropriate records of children receiving care
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Training and Experience: A combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from high school; six early childhood education (ECE) units; possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below; recent successful experience working with groups of children from infancy to age eight. Knowledge of:
• Preschool children and working with groups
• Early childhood education
• Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students
Skill in:
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Oral and written communication
Ability to:
• Understand the needs of young children and a sincere liking for children
• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing
• Have the mobility to perform the duties of the position with or without accommodation
Certificates and Other Requirements: Meet requirements as set forth in applicable state and federal laws and District Annual Notices (i.e. Mandated Reporting, Blood Borne Pathogen). Certification in First Aid and CPR required every 2 years. Environment: School-based settings and surrounding school environment or other District designated environment working with students in a diversified campus environment; subject to diverse weather conditions. Physical Abilities: Sitting or standing for extended periods of time, sitting on floor; ability to lift up to 25 lbs.; ability to bend, kneel, reach for and carry children. Other Qualifications: Must successfully pass the District's pre-employment fingerprinting and TB testing.
CSEA, Salary Range 371
• DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Board Approved: 10/00
Board Revision: 6/22/15