RECREATION: PRESCHOOL POSITIONS Preschool Head Teacher, Preschool Teacher, Preschool Assistant

Salary: $19.40 - $27.95 Hourly
Location : Sunnyvale, CA
Job Type: Casual
Job Number: 22-00246
Department: Library and Recreation Services
Division: Youth and Teen Services
Opening Date: 01/24/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
**REPOSTING - PRESCHOOL HEAD TEACHER SALARY CORRECTION**
Preschool Assistant
(Casual Recreation Specialist - Job Code 9327)
$19.40 - $23.60
Preschool Teacher (Casual Recreation Instructor I - Job Code 9522)$20.00 - $23.00
Preschool Head Teacher(Casual Recreation Instructor II - Job Code 9523)$23.00 - $27.95
Note: Casual non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than twenty-five (25) hours per week and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). *Seasonal non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than six (6) consecutive months and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). The City of Sunnyvale is seeking qualified, self-motivated individuals interested in working with young children in a part-time preschool environment. Ages range from 3 to 5 years. The program goals include: teaching children to listen and react, to follow directions, to learn to take turns and share, to build self-confidence, to become aware of the world and think creatively, to make new friends, and to understand basic academic principles, like recognizing shapes, colors, the alphabet, and numbers. Staff will work in teams of two and share duties.
Essential Job Functions
Preschool Assistant
(may include, but are not limited to the following:)

• Planning the day's activities, including crafts
• Assist in the arrangement and selection of special activities, events, and guest speakers.
• Request, maintain and organize supplies.
• Lead songs, games, crafts, activities, and stories
• Communicate with children, parents, volunteers and supervisor.
• Direct behavior and maintain order in class;
• Help children understand patience, and learn to delay satisfaction and deal with conflict;
• Teach socialization skills including sharing, manners and taking turns;
• Maintain a clean, safe environment.

Preschool Teacher
All essential job functions of a Preschool Assistant plus the following:

• Co-teach with another Teacher in absence of Head Teacher

Preschool Head Teacher
All essential job functions of a Preschool Teacher plus the following:

• Serve as Site Lead for the assigned classroom.
• Supervise Preschool Staff and Preschool Instructors working in their assigned classroom.
• Research, prepare and submit supply orders in timely manner;
• Manage and maintain classroom supplies, equipment and furniture.
• Prepare staff schedules and assist with identifying subs as needed.
• Lead curriculum planning meetings with other preschool staff and mentor staff on curriculum preparation
• Prepare class calendars for parents.
• Prepare and maintain class documentation.
• Ensure staff adhere to cleaning schedule.
• Assist Coordinator with leading teacher learning day meetings.

Minimum Qualifications
Preschool Assistant

• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a HS diploma or GED;
• 2 years or 2 summers experience working with young children;
• Able to walk, run, dance, lift, crawl and have energy to keep up with a group of small children and lift up to 10 lbs.
• Be reliable, positive, patient, understanding and caring with children;
• Be flexible and able to respond to change;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Project a positive, professional image;
• Good organization skills, a self-starter with problem solving skills and able to complete assignments on time;
• Has or able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.
• Experience in a classroom setting desirable.

Preschool Teacher
All minimum qualifications of a Preschool Assistant plus the following:

• 12 ECE (Early Childhood Education) units;
• At least one year or summer of experience working in a classroom setting.

Preschool Head Teacher
All minimum qualifications of a Preschool Teacher plus the following:

• At least two years of experience working with children in a classroom setting.
• 6 additional Early Childhood Education units (plus 12 ECE units required for preschool Teacher totaling 18 ECE units)
• 2 ECE units of adult supervision and/or 24 total units desirable

Licenses/Certificates
Possession at time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record.
Application and Selection Process
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are interested in these opportunities, please submit a City of Sunnyvale Employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to be considered for a position.
City application forms, completed in full, are required, as well as responses to the required supplemental questions. Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City's Employment page at or application materials may be submitted to: Department of Human Resources, 505 West Olive Avenue, Suite 200, Sunnyvale, CA 94086.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further screening, which may include interviews and interactive assessment exercises. There are a limited number of positions and this job posting may close without notice. Employment is subject to change based on registration numbers.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and information regarding next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly for status updates. You may contact Faye Brand, HR Technician at: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov or 408-730-3015 for recruitment updates.
Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Rene Huerta at 408-730-7355 or email: For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at (408) 730-3015 or email: .
The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application.
No City benefits are offered with this Temporary Position.
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Instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire:
This supplemental questionnaire will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. The supplemental information that you provide will be evaluated along with your completed application. In answering the question(s), be as specific as you can. Some questions may include multiple parts Please make sure to address each part of each question in the supplemental questionnaire below.
Note: qualifying experience and education history must be reflected on the job application form.
Resumes may be attached, but they will not be accepted in lieu of completing the job experience section of the application or the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be used to further identify those applicants who are best qualified to continue in the selection process for this position.
Responses to the supplemental questions that indicate "see resume" are considered incomplete.By checking the 'Yes' response below, I indicate that I have read these instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire and in accordance with these instructions, I understand that written responses to the supplemental question(s) listed below are required, in order to evaluate my qualifications for this position and for my application to be considered complete.
Additionally, I certify that I have completed the following supplemental questionnaire on my own; the answers accurately reflect my training, education and experience; and, I understand that my responses are subject to verification.

• Yes
• No

02
Which position are you applying for?

• Preschool Assistant
• Preschool Teacher
• Preschool Head Teacher

03
Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

04
This position requires that you be the age of 18 at time of hire. Will you be age 18 or older at time of hire? If "No", indicate when you turn 18.
05
Do you have any education units in Recreation, Physical Performance, Early Childhood Education, or related field? If "Yes," list number of units and courses; if "No," indicate N/A below.
06
Do you have experience working with children in a classroom setting (Ex. teachers aid, preschool instructor, afterschool caregiver)? If "Yes," detail your experience below as well as the age ranges. List your length of experience (2 summers or 2 years, 1 year, 2 years or more. If "No," indicate N/A below.
07
Do you have any special certificates, licenses, or training that are applicable to the position you are applying for? (Ex. Driver's license, First Aid, CPR, Childcare)? If "Yes," please list the name/type of certification. If "No," indicate N/A below.
08
List any recreation or sports related extra-curricular activities (academic, clubs, hobbies, etc.) that are applicable to the position for which you are applying.
09
List your experience with training and supervising staff. If you do not have this experience, indicate N/A below.
Required Question