About the role#
The Children's Literacy Student Worker supports the Taft College Child Development Center and the main campus. This is a paid, part-time position for students interested in fields like Public Health or Psychology. The role involves physical tasks to maintain and organize the center's facilities.
What you'll do#
- Move storage shelves between buildings and transport boxes of stored items.
- Assemble new equipment including cribs, desks, and tricycles.
- Shampoo children's carpets that have been stored.
- Discard trash and broken materials.
- Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment at Taft College in at least 6 units.
- A minimum GPA of 2.0 and current good standing with the college.
- Valid training certificates including Child Care Mandated Reporter, Annual Pesticide Notification, and Basic Pest Control Management.
- Required health documentation including TB test results, immunization records (MMR, Pertussis, Influenza), and a Statement of Good Health.
- Signed Quality Assurance and Confidentiality Agreements.
Location & details#
- Location: Taft, California.
- Terms: Fall 2026 and Winter 2027.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Flexible shifts available Monday through Friday between 7am and 4pm.
About Taft College
Taft College is a government agency that provides higher education programs in Taft, California. Founded in 1922, the institution focuses on transfer pathways and career and technical education. It also offers basic skills training and student services to meet the needs of community learners. The college employs between 201 and 500 people.
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