The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking a caring, engaging, and dependable part-time Early Childhood Teaching Assistant to join the Early Childhood Team! This position will be responsible for assisting in the daily operations and care of children at the Carlin Hall Creative Preschoolers Program and Little Explorers Camp, which serves a diverse audience of up to 20 preschool children, from three to five years of age, including children that may have disabilities. This position ope... more details
Position Information
The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking a caring, engaging, and dependable part-time Early Childhood Teaching Assistant to join the Early Childhood Team!
This position will be responsible for assisting in the daily operations and care of children at the Carlin Hall Creative Preschoolers Program and Little Explorers Camp, which serves a diverse audience of up to 20 preschool children, from three to five years of age, including children that may have disabilities. This position operates year-round.
Specific duties include:
Assisting the preschool supervisor/lead teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports;
Supporting the planning and preparing of the learning environment to include preparing materials and supplies for daily activities;
Operating and caring for instructional equipment used in the classroom;
Ensuring that materials are prepared in advance of implementing activities and assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment;
Attending staff meetings and recommended training programs and seminars; and
Upholding and enforcing federal, state and local policies, procedures, rules, and administrative regulations.
The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills to communicate with parents, children, and staff.
Selection Criteria
Minimum:
High school diploma/equivalent; and
Some experience in early childhood education or recreational programs.
Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:
Assessing the needs of preschool age children;
Training staff to support preschool tasks and issues;
Developing and maintaining relationships with parent groups or community organizations;
Working with a culturally diverse population; and/or
Working knowledge of Arlington County and Virginia Department of Social Services State licensing regulations.
Special Requirements
This selected employee will be required to obtain:
CPR, First Aid, and Daily Health Training within 60 days of hire;
MAT Training within first six (6) months of employment;
Complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within first three (3) months of employment;
Complete 16 hours of training a year related to Early Childhood Education; and
Provide negative TB results or submit to a TB screening.
Work involves stooping and bending while working with groups of young children indoors and outdoors.
This position requires the employee to travel to various locations on occasion to perform duties at locations other than primary worksite.
A pre-hire background check will be made on all candidates who are selected for employment. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Additional Information
Work Hours: This is a 25 hour/week, year-round position. Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., including afternoon meetings 1 to 2 times monthly and occasional evening and weekend hours.
Program Information: The Creative Preschooler’s program consists of two classes; Monday, Wednesday and Friday or Tuesdays and Thursdays. Some children may participate in both classes. Program runs September – May. The Summer Camp program consists of 8 weeks of camp, June – August. Children may participate in some or all camp weeks. The official job title is Early Childhood Assistant.
Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs. Learn more about our commitment.
Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Your response to the Supplemental Questionnaire is considered part of the selection process. Do not give "see resume" as a response to the question.
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Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.
The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.
Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email pers@arlingtonva.us.
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