ABOUT THE COLLEGE 

Palo Verde College is a publicly supported 2-year college located in the beautiful Southeastern California desert.  Yearly enrollment is approximately 7,000 students (full and part-time).

Palo Verde Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an educational environment which affirms and supports diversity in its faculty, staff, and administration, and promoting an environment of inclusion. At Palo Verde College, we value every team member’s contribution in achieving the mission of providing excellent educational programs and services that contribute to the success of our students and the vitality of the community we serve. We are looking for individuals who enjoy working collaboratively in an environment of diversity, culture, thinking, and learning.  

LOCATION

Palo Verde College is located in the City of Blythe at one of the busiest entrance points to California.  The college is located in a desert oasis adjacent to the beautiful Colorado River and the Palo Verde Valley.  Blythe, and the fertile Palo Verde Valley, is primarily a farming and ranching area.   Boating, fishing and hunting attract many tourists.  The Palo Verde Valley is centrally located between Phoenix and Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the Mexican border.  The valley’s great climate, with more than 350 days of sunshine and mild winters, attracts thousands of winter visitors every year.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assists in planning and delivery of instructional and activities in relation to interest centers, arts, crafts, and project preparation
2. Assists the instructional team with special needs students.
3. Assists in classroom management and discipline, storytelling, puppet activities, party preparation, operating instructional equipment, parent meetings, maintaining circle time discipline; and participates actively in all activities, both indoors and outdoors.
4. Assists in the preparation of instructional materials
5. Works with individual and small student groups.
6. Assists in supervision of student activities involving use of restrooms, escorting on field trips, pick-up or clean-up periods, lunch procedure, snack time, play periods, arrival and departure of pupils, etc.
7. Fosters a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that encourages exploration and creativity.
8. Responsible for classroom in absence of regular teacher.
9. Communicates effectively with children, parents, and staff to build positive relationships and ensure collaborative care.
10. Supports the development of social skills through guided play and group interactions.
11. Operates a variety of classroom equipment and appliances
12. Participates in preschool workshop activities and staff meetings.
13. Assists in the preparation and up-to-date maintenance of the attendance register.
14. Assists the cook with preparing and serving nutritional snacks and meals in the classroom.
15. Assists with first aid in the Center.
16. Assists with the cleaning of classroom
17. Observes and document children's progress, providing feedback to the lead teacher as needed.
18. Assists in maintaining a clean and organized classroom, including the setup and breakdown of activities and ensuring materials are properly stored.
19. Demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility principles in all aspects of job performance; actively promotes and creates a welcoming and inclusive environment.
20. Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. High school graduate or GED.
2. Ability to work with preschool age children.
3. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
4. Ability to work harmoniously with children, parents, and other Center employees.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
6. Ability to abide with the laws on mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect or suspected abuse or neglect.
7. Ability to work different shifts when needed.
8. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, ethnic, racial, age, national origin, religious, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, and socio-economic backgrounds.
9. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid First Aid Certificate issued by an authorized agency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Experience working in a childcare center.
2. Attendance in college classes or workshops on Child Development/Early Childhood Education.
3. Children’s Teacher or above center permit.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
1. Physical ability to work in an environment which is typical of this position.
2. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

CLASSIFICATION/SALARY
1. This is a 12-month, permanent full-time classified position. May include evening and weekend duty.
2. Row 1 on the classified salary schedule.
3. The District offers an attractive package of fringe benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision and life insurance as accorded per CSEA agreement.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Our employment online application process is designed to assist the search committee in evaluating whether or not you possess the required knowledge and skills for the position for which you are applying. Job-related information from all applicants will be evaluated to identify those best qualified.  Only the best-qualified applicants will be selected for testing and further consideration.  Therefore, the online application must be completed to allow a comprehensive review and evaluation.  Failure to complete the online application (and supplemental material, when required) will constitute failure to comply with the selection process and the application will be rejected. 

1. To guarantee consideration, a completed application and any other required material listed, must be submitted with the online application by the published closing date.
2. Applications are only accepted for positions currently open for recruitment.
3. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you an interview.
4. Current employees who are applying for a position should be aware that material from their personnel files will not be included as part of the application packet, and they should provide information on past and present employment in the same degree of detail as any other candidate.
5. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit a separate application and required materials for each position.
6. Legible photocopies of documents will only be accepted.
7. Travel costs related to the interview process will be borne solely by the candidate.
8. Please read the job announcement/description carefully to ensure your background and education meet the requirements of the position
9. The selection process may also include practical exercise (i.e., training demonstration and/or other written, technical manipulative, or simulation exercises), or skilled testing to evaluate candidates’ qualifications.
10. Applicants with foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an Accredited United States Institution, please see the approved organizations listed in the following link: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl635.pdf?sfvrsn=bb4f6e6a_6  or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services link: https://www.naces.org/

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Cover Letter

Resume

Diversity Statement

Copies of Transcripts (Must show all work completed and the conferral date of the degree. If hired original transcripts must be submitted)

Six References (3 Professional and 3 Personal)

Professional Licenses (If applicable)

Recommended: Typing Certificate

Memorandum Qualification Form (If applicable) must upload