Minimum of 12 post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development.
12 months experience working with young children (day care/pre-preschool/preschool).
Have fingerprint clearance on file with DSS Community Care Licensing.
Knowledge of early childhood education or child development or related areas of special education, speech/language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychology or nursing.
Ability to work as a team member to determine a transdisciplinary approach needed for working with children with developmental disabilities.
Written communication skills for preparing correspondence.
Demonstrated good oral communication with a variety of social/economic and cultural backgrounds of children and families, and with professionals in related fields.
Ability to support and physically handle children birth to 5 years of age with disabling conditions, using appropriate techniques.
Ability to lift and carry a child up to 50 lbs.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding clients or family members’ status in accordance with HIPPA regulations.
Preferred
Knowledge of early childhood special education or related areas of special education; speech/language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychology or nursing.
Knowledge of how disabling conditions might interfere with the developmental progression of children birth to 3 years of age.
Skill in working with children with disabilities and their families.
Written communication skills for preparing correspondence.
Knowledge of computer/iPad use and its applications to the educational curriculum with young children.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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