City of San Rafael
Job class specification
Job title: Child care instructor I/II
Summary
This is a flexibly staffed position. Appointment to the I or II level is based on education and experience. Positions in this class are assigned to pre-school or elementary childcare programs. Under the supervision of the Child Care Center Director, provide developmental care and supervision to children enrolled in the childcare program; implement age appropriate curriculum for children; establish and maintain supportive relationships with children and parents.
Distinguishing characteristics
Instructor I
This class is primarily responsible for carrying out day-to-day activities and interactions with children enrolled in the childcare program. This position assists the Child Care Instructor II in planning and scheduling activities.
Instructor II
This class is distinguished from the Child Care Instructor I position in that incumbents assume primary responsibility for planning, scheduling and organizing curriculum and other activities for childcare participants. In the absence of the Child Care Director, the Child Care Instructor II may assume those duties.
Essential and important duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Instructor I
- Assist in planning and implementing age appropriate curriculum, activities and events.
- Provide continuous supervision to children in day-to-day activities; ensures health and safety of children.
- Maintain childcare center, rooms and play areas in a clean, orderly and safe condition; sets up rooms and areas for various activities such as lunch, naps, games, etc.
- Monitor behavioral patterns and assists with assessment and child development profiles.
- Meet with parents as necessary or requested.
- Perform lead work responsibilities over Child Care Aides.
Instructor II
- Plan, implement and supervise enrichment and recreation-based programs or developmental preschool programs.
- Develop age-appropriate curriculum and activities to stimulate children’s cognitive skills, abilities and development.
- Evaluate needs of children, staff and site in order to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children and staff.
- Supervise the activities of children and records observations of children’s behavior and activities; monitor behavioral patterns and develops assessment and profiles.
- Schedule parent conferences to discuss children’s development and concerns; work with family to devise learning and development strategies as necessary.