Job Abstract

This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the department are met. This recruitment may close at any time. All part-time, temporary, and seasonal workers are at-will employees.

Job Summary: To assist Preschool Teachers with planning activities for children 3-5 years old; to supervise a group of preschool-age children; and to provide administrative support to an assigned supervisor.

Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the journey level in the single-level, part-time Preschool Teaching Assistant administrative support class.

Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives general supervision from an assigned supervisor.

• Supplemental Questions
• Oral Interview
• Performance Exam

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise a group of preschool age children.
• Plan and implement daily lesson plans.
• Conduct safety inspections.
• Prepare snacks.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Keep accurate attendance records
• Participates in school activities and, may participate in City events.
• Assist new or existing staff in learning departmental practices and protocols, methods, and procedures.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Experience and Training

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Six months of paid childcare work experience.

Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by 6 post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from an approved or accredited school, college, or university.

License and Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire:

• Valid CPR certification
• Possession of 15 hours of health and safety training that should include the following components: Pediatric First Aid; Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); a preventative health course or courses that include instruction in the recognition, management, and prevention of infectious diseases, including immunizations, and prevention of childhood injuries. The training may include instruction in sanitary food handling, emergency preparedness and evacuation, and caring for children with special needs.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of early childhood development.
• Methods and techniques of organization and time management.

Ability to:

• Assist with planning activities for preschool-age children.
• Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
• Operate and use standard office equipment including computers and applicable software.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.
• Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.