Preschool Aide/Preschool Teacher (Part Time)
Company: City of Concord (CA)
Location: Concord
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Characteristics
* PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY*
PRESCHOOL AIDE/PRESCHOOL TEACHER
The City of Concord is accepting applications for part-time and
substitute Preschool Aides and Teachers to support the Recreation
Services Department. There is currently one vacancy for a Preschool
Teacher needed by May 27, 2024. This recruitment will also
establish an eligibility list to fill positions as they become
available.
* Preschool Aide: $17.22 - $20.47/hour with minimum one year of
experience preferred.
* Preschool Teacher: $20.98 - $27.52/hour with one year or season
of experience and 12 Early Childhood Education Credits
The Preschool Program:
The City of Concord's Preschool Program has been serving the
community for over 30 years with classes encouraging children to
play, learn and grow in an age-appropriate setting. Through games,
crafts, songs and activities, children develop social skills,
friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. Our teachers
are trained in early childhood development and are dedicated to
helping children develop language and social skills in a safe and
positive environment. You can take a virtual tour of our program by
visiting the City's Youtube Channel here.
What you will be doing:
The Preschool Aide provide a safe and creative environment for
participants; establishes positive relationships with children,
parents and staff; assists the teacher in duties performed to
implement the program; actively participates in activities & trips;
and general housekeeping. All positions are part time, limited
service.
The Preschool Program provides services for children ages 2-4. The
Preschool Teacher may be assigned to a classroom in any age group
within the program depending on the needs of the program. The
Teacher will work with the classroom aide and lead in providing an
early childhood program that prepares the children for
kindergarten.
This position may work at one of two locations:
* Baldwin Preschool, 2790 Parkside Circle, Concord
* Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Road, Concord
The current vacancy for Preschool Teacher may teach either the 4
year old class at Centre Concord or the 2 year old class at Baldwin
Preschool, based on prior class experience.
Incumbents must be able to work during the following
days/hours:
* School Year Program (September-May)
* Monday through Friday
* 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
* We follow MDUSD holiday schedule
Summer Program (June-August)
* Monday through Thursday
* 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Additional hours may be required for trainings and meetingsWe are
looking for someone who:
* Enjoys working with preschool age children
* Possesses excellent customer service skills
* Is flexible, yet dependable
* Has strong social and communication skills
* Has the ability to work on short notice
* Embraces, promotes and is guided by the City's Mission, Vision
and Values
SELECTION PROCESS
* Submit a completed City of Concord application and the required
supplemental question responses, online at
www.cityofconcord.org/jobs.
* All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be
competitively evaluated, and those candidates demonstrating the
strongest qualifications for the position will be invited to
interview. Applications will be evaluated for the current vacancy
for Preschool Teacher. Once that position is filled, the
recruitment will remain open to establish an ongoing eligible list
of candidates for future vacancies as they occur.
* Successful candidates will be provided a conditional offer of
employment and must clear DOJ livescan.
Conviction History:
If you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted,
and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of
Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The
resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used
to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with
the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you
have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you
will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may
mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar
employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history
does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City of
Concord.
Examples of duties include, but are not limited to
Preschool Aide
* Works directly with the Preschool Teacher to provide preschool
programs for children
* Supervises and leads children, maintaining staff/child ratio
* Organizes and prepares activities for children
* Addresses behavior concerns in the classroom when necessary
* Greets patrons and participants and answers inquiries regarding
programs
* Assists in organization, set-up, and clean-up of facility
* Cleans and disinfects frequently touched surfaces and materials
throughout the program
* Organizes, prioritizes and follows up on assignments
* Maintains various forms, logs, and reports
* Attends meetings and training sessions
* Performs first aid and responds to emergencies; reports incidents
and accidents
* Adheres to Department of Public Health guidelines
* Other duties, as directed by Recreation Coordinator, Recreation
Program Aide, and/or Preschool Teacher
Preschool Teacher
* Planning and implementing curriculum for classroom
* Providing appropriate learning experiences to include group and
individual activities
* Providing and maintaining a safe, clean and healthy learning
environment
* Establishing a positive relationship with children, parents and
staff
* Supervising Teacher Aide in duties performed to implement
program
* Being an active participant in class activities
* Using appropriate class management skills with the children
* Interacting with other teaching staff and administration as
needed
* Attending scheduled meetings and trainings
* Conducting parent-teacher conferences as needed
* Other duties, as directed by Recreation Coordinator and/or
Recreation Program Aide
Qualifications
Ability to:
* Act as a role model by displaying positive and courteous
behaviors that children will admire and want to emulate
* Maintain awareness of children's needs
* Communicate effectively, tactfully, and positively, both verbally
and in writing
* Be a strong team player and work both independently and as part
of a work group
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships utilizing
strong interpersonal skills
* Handle conflict, issues, and concerns with children and parents
utilizing strong customer service skills
* Demonstrate a strong work ethic, be proactive, and learn
quickly
* Make sound decisions within established guidelines and be a
creative problem solver
* Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner
* Organize and prioritize a variety of tasks in an effective and
timely manner, for self and others
* Learn and use new software programs
* Work outdoors in various weather conditions, including inclement
weather
* Work flexible hours, including nights
* Occasionally lift, drag, and push files, paper, and equipment
weighing 25 pounds or more
PRESCHOOL AIDE
Education: Satisfactory completion of high school or the
equivalent.
Experience: A minimum of one year or season experience working with
preschool age children preferred.
Certification: None required. Must successfully complete American
Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR/AED training at time of hire,
if not already certified.
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Education: Twelve (12) Early Childhood Education units.
Experience: A minimum of one year or season of experience working
with children in a preschool setting.
Certification: None required. Must successfully complete American
Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR/AED training at time of hire,
if not already certified.
Other
Must be able to clear TB test and fingerprint check.
EEO/ADA: The City of Concord is an Equal Employment Opportunity
(EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer,
committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all
employees and applicants.
If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing
process, please contact Human Resources at 925-671-3308 or
hrdept@cityofconcord.org prior to the final filing date.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please contact Angela Freitag, Recreation Program Coordinator, at
925-671-3118 or angela.freitag@cityofconcord.org.
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