SWP - Child Development and Education Center (SVC) (District)

JOB SUMMARY

ABOUT OUR STUDENT WORKFORCE PROGRAM

Mt. San Jacinto Community College District accepts applications for our Student Workforce Program (SWP) for a variety of temporary, part-time, and entry-level jobs.

The assignment is offered through our Student Workforce Program. This is a great way to learn about working for the District while working on a temporary, at-will basis. During their assignment, many SWP employees find the District is a great place to work and seek permanent, full-time employment through our regular competitive selection process.

SWP CLASSIFICATIONS

Student employment is classified by two categories:

• Non-Federal (District): student employment consists of a student being hired in a specific department, utilizing that department's district funding.
• Federal Work Study (FWS): student employment is a federal student financial aid program authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. Students must establish financial need according to Federal guidelines. The institution receives money from the Department of Education to fund the Federal Work Study program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements and duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

• Assist classroom teachers in providing care and instruction for children ages 18 mo - 5 yrs
• Assist children in self-help and social skills while providing a climate of respect for each child's individual personality, physical characteristics and traits, culture, language and ethnic characteristics, family structure, developmental needs and behavior
• Assist with classroom activities that are designed to promote optimal social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development for the children
• Foster children's language and literacy development by reading to them (for at least 10% of their contracted hours) and by assisting staff in promoting program family literacy objectives

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability and willingness to work with children and families of diverse backgrounds
• Adaptable to a variety of personalities and temperaments
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, including those from a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

STANDARD:

• SWP employees must meet the following eligibility requirements:
  • At the time of hire, if you are under 18 years of age, you must present your high school diploma or GED (must be an original or certified copy of the document)
  • Be a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. National or Permanent U.S. Resident
  • Maintain at least half-time enrollment status (*six units) for each semester employed
    • 3 semester units during summer session
  • A minimum 2.0 GPA
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.

STATE MANDATED REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE WORKERS

• TB test results (conducted within the past 12-months)
• Pertussis vaccine (Whooping Cough)
• Measles vaccine
• Physical exam
• Fingerprint clearance

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated ability at:
  • Communicating clearly and professionally
  • Possessing a positive demeanor
  • Completion of six (6) units in Early Childhood Education
  • Enrollment in one (1) Child Development course

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Number of Positions Available: 12

Award Year: 2025/2026

SWP Classification: Federal Work Study

The initial salary placement is $16.50 per hour. The positions are part-time. Student workers may work up to 20 hours per week each semester and up to 28 hours per week during winter break, spring break, and summer.

Applications which meet the required minimum qualifications are kept on file for 4-months from the date the District verifies the applicant's qualifications. The department Administrator, Dean or their designee will contact those applicants they are interested in interviewing.

All applicant notification is sent via email, so please be sure to check your email regularly to ensure timely communication. Once the position closes, you should receive notification within ten business days regarding the status of your submission.

• As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to complete a Live Scan for fingerprint clearance, a Tuberculosis (TB) test, complete a physical exam, and provide proof of updated immunizations.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

These positions serve the San Jacinto campus. The current work schedule is flexible, and varies Monday through Friday as determined by the department needs. Typically the shift schedule is either 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM, 11:30-3:30 or 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Work hours are subject to change depending on department needs. If you have a schedule preference, you are advised to specify your availability when completing the online application profile.

THE COLLEGE

To learn more about Mt. San Jacinto Community College District, visit
https://msjc.edu/humanresources/
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BENEFITS DEPEND ON JOB CLASSIFICATION:

MSJC offers benefits to permanent, full-time and part-time employees. Detailed information is provided during employee New Hire Benefits Orientation.