Preschool Teacher - Rpt

Salary: $18.04 - $21.93 Hourly
Location : Eureka, CA
Job Type: Regular Part-Time
Job Number: 23/24.39
Department: Community Services
Opening Date: 03/04/2024
Closing Date: 3/25/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description Summary
The City is currently hiring to fill one (1) Regular Part-Time vacancy for this position (70% FTE).
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, oversees activities related to preschool programs, creates and implements daily lesson plans to provide a stimulating, safe and developmentally appropriate program where children have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills, works directly with other City of Eureka Little Saplings Preschool staff; performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from Preschool Administrator and/or supervisory Recreation Division personnel. May exercise functional and lead direction over assigned staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This regular part-time class in the Recreation Division is responsible for providing supervision and instruction for the students at the City of Eureka Little Saplings Preschool. The nature of the work performed requires an employee in this class to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all others contacted in the course of work. The Preschool Teacher class is differentiated from the Preschool Aide in that it is directly responsible for the development and instruction of classroom curriculum and activities. The principal duties of this class are performed in a Community Services preschool facility.
Expectation of Job Duties
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Provides a stimulating, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment where children have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills.
• Plans, conducts and supervises activities for the children in the Little Saplings preschool program.
• Creates and implements lesson plans and activities.
• Performs simple daily housecleaning duties in the classroom, facility and yard.
• Maintains confidentiality of all personal information concerning children, families and staff.
• Checks yard, playgrounds and facilities for possible safety hazards; secure yards, facilities, equipment and lights, following completion of activities.
• Maintains supplies for activities at preschool facility.
• Responsible for the completion of timely, neat, and accurate documentation.
• Acts as an information source to the public concerning preschool programs and activities.
• Maintains safe, clean environment, teaching and modeling good skills.
• Keeps attendance records.
• Attends required training seminars to keep abreast of the latest developments in Early Childhood Education.
• Reports any problems or concerns to the Preschool Administrator.
• Displays a positive, cooperative attitude when working with each child, parent, and staff member.
• Performs related duties in support of preschool programs as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Early Childhood Development and working with children in structured settings.
• Prep and planning of lesson plans and activities as they relate to assigned programs.
• Basic safety policies, procedures and techniques.
• Significant developments and trends in education.
• Modern office practices, methods and computer equipment.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to public and City staff, in person and over the telephone.

Ability to:

• Basic safety policies, procedures and techniques.
• Plan, implement and evaluate preschool programs and activities that are age-appropriate while bearing educational merit.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children.
• Adhere to department policies and procedures concerning safety, accident reporting, inappropriate behavior, etc.
• Teach and lead groups of various ability levels in the area of assignment.
• Promote interest and enthusiasm in preschool activities.
• Work and communicate effectively and collaboratively with children, parents, and other staff.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members, accept supervision and help promote a positive learning environment.
• Effectively use verbal communication, including clear speech enunciation, and accurate grammar that can serve as a good model for children who are developing their language skills.
• Keep accurate records.

Requirements
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and
• A minimum completion of 12 ECE (Early Childhood Education) units or enrollment in the 12th unit at time of hire (transcripts must be attached to this application) and
• Experience working with children.

License:

• Valid California class C driver's license preferred.
• Must obtain a CPR and First Aid certification and maintain such certifications.

THE SELECTION PROCESS
All applications received are screened to determine which applicants most closely match the desired education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the position. Applicants will receive email notification of the results of the screening process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not necessarily guaranteed advancement to the examination process, as only the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate. The most qualified applicants will be invited to an oral board examination tentatively to be held in early April. The Department Head (and/or designee(s)) will interview the top six (6) candidates from the examination process. The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill full-time, part-time, temporary, and grant positions. The City reserves the right to extend the final filing date as necessary.
No other information will be accepted and resumes, cover letters or additional materials WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Retirement - CalPERS
CalPERS Classic Members (2.7 @ 55) - The current 8% employee contribution is paid by the employee.
New CalPERS members or previous CalPERS members with a break in service of 6 calendar months or greater (2% @ 62) - The current 6.25% employee contribution is paid by the employee. The employee contribution will change each fiscal year to be at least 50% of the normal cost rate as determined by PERS.
NOTE: Earnings from this job are not covered under Social Security. When you retire you may receive a pension based on earnings from this job. If you do, your pension may affect the amount of Social Security benefits you may receive. For more information go to
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Other benefits include optional participation in deferred compensation plans, City-paid membership in an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for the employee and eligible dependents, free membership at the Adorni Recreation Center for employee, spouse and dependent children, an educational reimbursement program, free enrollment at Little Saplings Preschool for children of City employees, 50% off fees for after school programs for children of City employees and free Sequoia Park Zoo membership for the entire family.
Note: Although benefits have been reported as accurately as possible, there has been no warranty of complete benefit summary intended. All information provided is subject to the actual terms of the legal documents that control benefit programs.
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What experience do you have facilitating and/or overseeing pre-school and/or daycare programs?
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What is your experience in designing and implementing pre-school curriculum?
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What is your experience in training and providing lead direction to lower level staff?
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Have you attached transcripts showing a minimum completion of 12 ECE (Early Childhood Education) units or enrollment in the 12th unit? THIS IS REQUIRED

• Yes
• No

Required Question