Child Development Assistant

Job Description

The Assistant typically works under the general supervision of an Administrator in performing more routine administrative assignments and consultative services to local districts in such areas as screening applications for completeness and accuracy; obtaining documentation needed to bring funding applications to approvable condition, interpreting statutes, guidelines, and regulations; reviewing requests for budget transfers and amendments; inspecting sites and facilities for conformance with minimum standards; reviewing records of documentation of medical and dental screening, social services, and inventories of equipment and developing information on projects for records and statistical purposes. More experienced incumbents carry out administrative assignments, consultation, and assistance to local administrators of child development programs in less complex or sensitive phases of the program; and monitor program components, prepare reports, and make recommendations for improving project effectiveness or o funding of agencies. Incumbents may also work under the lead of a Consultant.

Examination Bulletin

Please read the entire bulletin to obtain specific information about this examination.

• Examination Bulletin (DOCX)

Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire

The California civil service selection system is merit-based, and eligibility for appointment is established through a formal examination process. The Child Development Assistant examination consists of a Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire (QAQ) that will be used to evaluate your experience, education, and training. The QAQ is the entire examination and will account for 100% of your score. Candidates will receive notification of their score by mail.

General Instructions/How to Apply

To apply for this examination, you must submit a complete application package which includes an Examination and/or Employment Application (STD. 678), the Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire including the Affirmation Statement, and evidence of completion of the required education.

• Completed Employment Application (STD. 678) (PDF)
• Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire (PDF) and signed Affirmation Statement
• Evidence of possession of Valid Permit, Credential or Education (copies are acceptable)

Please submit your completed application package to:

California Department of Education
Examination & Recruitment Office
1430 N Street, Suite 1802
Sacramento, CA 95814

Vacant Position

If you are successful in the Child Development Assistant examination, your name will be placed on an eligible list used for hiring. You may receive contact letters inviting you to participate in hiring interviews for Child Development Assistant positions. You can also search for Child Development Assistant positions by viewing our Job Announcements page. You should review and familiarize yourself with the position description and job duties listed on the Job Announcement prior to your hiring interview.