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Child Development Associate - Part Time (Open & Promotional)
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$42,713 / year median in California
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Child Development Associate - Part Time (Open & Promotional) at Kern County Superintendent of Schools Print Application Deadline 9/22/2026 5:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/1/2026 Contact Anisa Hernandez 636-4391 Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range $18.45 - $19.96 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Maximum entry level for external candidates is $19.20 per hour. Salary step placement for promotional candidates is based upon Rules of the Personnel Commission. Length of Work Year 10-12 Months Employment Type Part Time Written Exam September 30, 2026 Oral Interview October 7, 2026 Work Schedule 3.8 - 5 hours per day/ 10 - 12 months per year, depending on assignment. Benefits Employees working less than full-time are required to pay a portion of their insurance premiums if they elect coverage. Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of the assigned Teacher or Site Supervisor, to perform a variety of child development activities conducive to appropriate learning experiences and in maintaining proper school and classroom environment;act as the Pre-School Teacher as necessary in the absence of the assigned Teacher; to perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; to do other related work as required. View Job Description Requirements /
Qualifications Education:
- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
- Valid Associate Teacher Permit with 12 units in ECE/CD, including core classes or, Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
Experience:
- Experience working with preschool children.
- The documents will be scanned and emailed to the candidate.
Required Documents:
Credential Copy (Child Development Associate Credential) OR Other (Valid Associate Teacher Permit & transcript with 12 units in ECE/CD, including core classes) Requirements /Qualifications Education:
- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
- Valid Associate Teacher Permit with 12 units in ECE/CD, including core classes or, Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
Experience:
- Experience working with preschool children.
- The documents will be scanned and emailed to the candidate.
Required Documents:
Credential Copy (Child Development Associate Credential) OR Other (Valid Associate Teacher Permit & transcript with 12 units in ECE/CD, including core classes) Comments and Other InformationIMPORTANT COMMENTS
- Current employees: Please email Anisa Hernandez at ahernandez@kern.org with any questions regarding the required documents.
- After the filing deadline, all candidates will be notified by email if they do or do not qualify to take the written exam.
- Candidates must achieve 70% on the written examination to qualify for an oral interview.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
A pre-placement medical assessment/health screening, at office expense, is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. This position is required to lift 50 pounds. Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and possess a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act. This position has a probationary period of six months or 130 days, whichever is longer. "The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics". Comments and Other InformationIMPORTANT COMMENTS
- Current employees: Please email Anisa Hernandez at ahernandez@kern.org with any questions regarding the required documents.
- After the filing deadline, all candidates will be notified by email if they do or do not qualify to take the written exam.
- Candidates must achieve 70% on the written examination to qualify for an oral interview.