Overview
DEFINITION
Under supervision, care for and assist in the development and instruction of children in the Bearcat
Discovery Center Program.
SUPERVISION
Bearcat Teacher and/or Associate Teacher
WORK YEAR
School year calendar
Temporary position during non-school days
QUALIFICATIONS
● California Child Development Assistant Permit
● Has completed pediatric CPR and First aid training through an accredited or approved
program and holds a current pediatric CPR and first aid certificate.
● 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.
● Able to lift 50 pounds, move quickly, bend, squat, kneel, and sit on floor.
● Awareness of the operating procedures and policies of the Bearcat Discovery Center
● with the expectation to perform duties with minimal direction or immediate supervision.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Assists instructional personnel with directing students into safe learning and play activities
and functions, and assists in the shaping of appropriate social behaviors.
● Assists in the management of student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement
strategies and techniques;
● Prepare and assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids
for use with individual or small groups of students.
● Assists in the maintenance of a variety of records and files, including confidential student
records and information.
● Assists children with toileting and personal hygiene.
● May assist children with feeding.
● Assists in maintaining an orderly, attractive and positive learning environment.
● Participates in parent conferences, as requested.
● Ability to perform other tasks as assigned.
PROFESSIONAL EVALUATION CRITERIA
Yearly evaluation will be based on the abilities of the Bearcat Discovery Center Assistant to
successfully meet the job description duties and responsibilities.
Requirements / Qualifications
Letter of introduction/interest
Resume
Three (3) Letters of recommendation
California Child Development Assistant Permit