Child Care Center Director (Hosp. Op.) jobs in Chico, CA

Nature and Scope

Under the direction of the Director of the Childcare Center, the Teacher Aide (TA) will be responsible for helping facilitate the day to day operations of the program. The TA will help the teacher monitor and ensure safety and program guidelines in their classroom, provide a safe, happy, and positive environment for all children, plan and implement all activities appropriate for children ages 0-5 years, and assist with DRDP assessments as needed.

Location

We are located at 1018 Valley View Drive, Quincy CA 95971

Compensation

Compensation Philosophy: We have 6 pay increments on our clinical pay scales to compensate successful candidate for 6 years of relevant experience

Compensation Range: $16.05 - $20.49 / hour 

Job Status / Shift Information

Full-time and weekdays

Qualifications

Education

Minimum: 6 completed units of early childhood education and 18 years old, high school graduate or enrolled in an ROP at an accredited high school and enrolled in at least 2 semester units at a college until fully qualified. The ideal candidate is required to complete courses of Principles and Practices (ECE 100), Child Growth and Development (ECE 101), Child, Family, and Community (ECE 102), and Curriculum (ECE 104). 

Preferred: 12 completed core semester units in early childhood education/development semester units.

Units specified shall include courses covering: Child growth and development; child, family and community; and program/curriculum    

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Title 22 Regulations, planning and implementing curriculum for children ages 0-5, Current principles and practices of early childhood education in a play-based, family centered program, Help the teacher plan, organize and facilitate overall daily routine for children ages 0-5 years, exercise tact, diplomacy and good judgment in dealing with volunteers, children, and parents, promote the program’s vision, mission and goals

Other Requirements

Current California driver’s license, TB Clearance, MMR, Tdap, and Flu immunizations or waiver verification, DOJ and FBI Fingerprint Clearance, and 8 hours of Preventative Health and Safety Training within 3 months of hire

Must meet physical requirements as stated on job description addendum

Responsibilities

• Helps the teacher(s) with all aspects of their classroom(s), which includes ensuring compliance with Community Care Licensing, Title 22 Regulations, and all requirements pertaining to health, safety standards and emergency procedures of the site.
• Communicate with classroom teacher(s) regarding any concerns or feedback from families or volunteers.
• Participates in professional growth activities throughout the year, both seld-initiated and Director initiated.
• Helps to implement age appropriate principles, practices, and curriculum for children ages 0-5 years.
• Exercise, tact, diplomacy, and good judgement when interacting with families and/or volunteers.

Benefits / Perks

• Inclusive and connected work environment
• Excellent Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Competitive Compensation and Considerable Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans with 3% company contribution
• Discounted memberships with Sierra Saver/ Flight Care
• Paid days for continuing education, bereavement and jury duty
• And more! Visit https://www.pdh.org/careers/employee-benefits to review more details on current options available

Why Plumas District Hospital

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link https://www.pdh.org/ to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today!

Contact Information

Recruiter Name: Nicholas Clawson

Department Phone: 530-283-7169

Department Email: nclawson@pdh.org

Department Location: 1065 Bucks Lake Road Quincy, California 95971