Teacher-Child Development Center/Lab School

Teacher-Child Development Center/Lab School

Salary

$4,821.47 - $6,097.65 Monthly

Location

Chula Vista Campus - Chula Vista, CA

Job Type

Classified Staff

Job Number

00208

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Child Develop Center/Lab

Opening Date

06/05/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Funding Type

District

Hiring Salary Range

$4,821.47-$5,216.65

Months of Service

12

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

1.0

Work Schedule (Approx.)

Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Initial Screening Deadline

06/21/2026

Start Date

As soon as the successful candidate is identified and following the subsequent governing board approval.

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Southwestern Community College District (SWCCD) is committed to meeting the educational goals of its students in an inclusive environment that promotes intellectual growth and develops human potential. We are the leader in equitable education that transforms the lives of students and communities.

SWCCD employees are collegial and collaborative. They demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, integrity and respect when interacting with students, colleagues, leadership and members of the Jaguar community. Our employees actively honor and respect diversity to foster a safe and welcoming community where all are inspired to participate and realize a sense of belonging.

Incumbents exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Director, Child Development Center, assist in providing a safe and stimulating environment that supports the optimal growth and development of each child at the Child Development Center, serve as a role model for assistant teachers, student teachers, service learners, and observers in demonstrating and providing mentoring on developmentally appropriate methods and practices.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, INCLUDING three (3) semester units of supervised field experience* in an Early Childhood Education setting.

• Supervised field includes classes in field practicum or CD 282.

Before scanning attachments, remove/redact sensitive, confidential information such as date of birth, social security number, address and photograph.

• 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.
• If specifically referenced (i.e. degree or equivalent), related experience that is above the minimum requirement may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
• Additional assessment is required for Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

• Incumbents must meet the requirements for a Child Development Teacher as prescribed by the State (one year of experience in a licensed Child Development Center).

• Possession of valid Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificates.

• Tuberculosis (TB) test clearance.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Desired age group work experience: birth to 5 years of age, depending on the centers needs.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Preschool curriculum.
• Theories and principles of early childhood development, including the fundamental principles of the Reggio Emilia approach.
• Methods used to document childrens work include computer skills, photography, and various media/languages (clay, paint, wire, music, dance, and movement).
• Age-appropriate behaviors and expectations.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Applicable laws, codes, state regulations and accreditation, policies, and procedures.

Ability to:

• Perform classroom duties of Teacher during assigned hours.
• Communicate with and resolve issues from students and parents.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding the diverse racial, ethnic, disabled, sexual orientation, and community college students' cultural populations.
• Applicable laws, codes, state regulations, and accreditation, policies, and procedures.
• Learn and adapt to changing technology and equipment used in the performance of assigned duties.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Teacher - Child Development Center/Lab School

Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Design, plan, and implement learning environments and daily schedule of the classroom to include cognitive development, creative expression, physical motor development, social and emotional development, and multicultural experiences.
• Work with assistant teachers and student teachers to ensure a continuous quality program.
• Prepare to support and help provide a well-organized program each day.
• Share responsibility for classroom activities with the assistant teacher.
• Encourages family participation in children's activities; provides information about community resources to parents including health, social services.
• Communicate directly with parents and provide guidance and assistance to them as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy classroom environment.
• Observe and provide feedback on the quality of interactions between mentees and children.
• Attend staff meetings and contribute as requested and appropriate.

Supplemental Information

SALARY SCHEDULE: CSEA - Classified Bargaining Unit

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This is a non-telecommuting position.

Must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment physical examination if selected for position.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a Children's Center and outdoor environment with frequent interruptions and distractions; contact with children and parents; contact with blood and other body fluids.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a Children's Center; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight and to lift moderately heavy children; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard, and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

TENTATIVE TIMELINE: Any application received after the initial screening deadline is not guaranteed a review.

June 5-21, 2026

Position advertised; District receives applications.

June 21, 2026

Initial screening deadline for guaranteed consideration. Position is open until filled.

June 29-July 9, 2026

Reviewing of applications.

July 13-23, 2026

Search Committee interviews candidates

August, 2026

Tentative employment start date pending Governing Board approval.

Application Process:

A confirmation email will be sent once your application packet has been successfully submitted.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application materials are submitted by the initial screening deadline date. Required materials including a current resume, unofficial transcripts verifying awarded degree(s) and completion date, and any relevant certifications, diplomas, or licenses that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Failure to submit supporting documentations may result in an incomplete application.

Applications should be completed thoroughly, and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application but should be attached as a supporting document. All notifications to applicants will be sent electronically to the email address provided in the application.

A separate, complete application packet is required for each position for which you are applying for. All materials included in your application packet become SWCCD property, will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only.

For Academic positions (only): If you do not possess the exact degree major(s) listed in the minimum qualifications section, you will need to submit an equivalency application.

A screening committee will evaluate applicants, taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview.

INTERVIEW TRAVEL COSTS MUST BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT.

If additional positions become available in this classification, applications received in response to this posting may be considered for those additional positions for up to 90 days after final board approval.

Candidates selected for employment with SWCCD must be fingerprinted by an electronic fingerprinting service (i.e. LiveScan) within 10 days of employment; provide clearance of tuberculosis (dated within the past 4 years and renewed every four years as a condition of continued employment) within 60 days of employment; provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Successful candidate selected may be assigned to any of the campus sites (Chula Vista, Crown Cove, National City, Otay Mesa, and/or San Ysidro).

American with Disabilities (ADA):

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to candidates with verified disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made as soon as practical by calling Human Resources at (619) 482-6395.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SWCCD will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

SWCCD shall not discriminate against any person in employment or in any program affiliated with the SWCCD on the basis of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security Report:

SWCCD is committed to assisting all members of the community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report is available on the SWCPD website.

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security Report, which contains this information, you can stop by the College Police Department or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (619) 482-6390.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Plan (DAAPP):

More information about the DAAPP, including the Biennial report and additional resources can be found in the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program website.

Southwestern Community College District provides an excellent benefits package for employees and eligible dependents that includes affordable medical plans, employer paid dental and life insurance, CalPERS and CalSTRS retirement options, vacation and sick leave accruals, and professional development opportunities.

For more information, please visit the Benefits webpage.

01

Do you have at least an associate degree in early childhood education or related field? If yes, please ensure that you've attached supporting documents for full consideration. Failure to submit supporting documents will result in an incomplete application. Additional assessment is required for applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States. Applicants must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) and must submit a copy of the evaluation with the application.

• Yes, I have at least an associate degree in early childhood education or related field.
• No, I do not have at least an associate degree in early childhood education or related field.
• I have the equivalent combination of education and experience in addition to the minimum requirements to supplement for at least an associate degree in early childhood education or related field.
• I possess a foreign degree and have attached my coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

02

Do you have at least three (3) semester units of supervised field experience in an Early Childhood Education setting? Note: Supervised field courses include field practicum or CD 282.

• Yes, I have at least three semester units of supervised field experience in an Early Childhood Education setting INCLUDING field practicum or CD 2823 (please HIGHLIGHT courses on transcripts submitted).
• No, I do not have at least three semester units of supervised field experience in an Early Childhood Education.

03

Do you have at least one year of experience in a licensed Child Development Center, as required by the State of California for a Child Development Teacher?

• Yes, I have at least one year of experience in a licensed Child Development Center.
• No, I do not have one year of experience in a licensed Child Development Center.

04

Do you have a valid pediatric CPR and First Aid certificates? If yes, please ensure that you've attached supporting documents for full consideration.

• Yes, I have a valid Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificates (please submit certificates).
• No, I do not have a Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate.
• No, I have an expired Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate (please submit certificates).

05

Do you have a valid Tuberculosis (TB) clearance?

• Yes, I have valid TB clearance and can provide at the time of offer.
• No, I do not have valid TB clearance.

Required Question

Employer Southwestern College (CA)

Address Human Resources

900 Otay Lakes Rd, Room 46B-150

Chula Vista, California, 91910

Phone (619) 482-6395

Website www.swccd.edu