Preschool Teacher

Salary: $ $23.09 Hourly

Location : Roseville

Job Type: Temporary 1000 HR

Job Number:

Department: Parks Recreation & Libraries

Division: PRL Youth Development

Opening Date: 01/18/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Bargaining Unit: Temporary

Description

YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE

Grow your career by joining the Parks, Recreation & Libraries team

in the role of Preschool Teacher.

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the temporary, part-time position of Preschool Teacher to work in programs located at various City facilities. The normal work schedule can be Monday through Friday or Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday and Thursday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. or on-call substitute preschool teacher.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of duties related to planning, implementing and teaching age appropriate activities and/or programs for preschool age children at assigned City facilities.

Examples of Duties

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

Stimulate interest while teaching and supervising program activities such as social activities, organized games, special events, arts and crafts, drama and sports

Maintain positive student and parent relationships and follow disciplinary procedures.

Maintain a safe, clean, orderly and pleasant classroom environment.

Notify appropriate staff of any problems with regard to site maintenance, children and parents, and makes recommendations as necessary.

Promote and enforce safety procedures; render first aid and CPR, if certified, as required.

Plan weekly lesson plans, monthly calendars and newsletters.

Assist with and maintain annual budget; purchase of supplies and equipment.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Basic knowledge of understanding of the preschool aged child with regard to interests, skills, special needs, recreational activities and program planning of such activities.

Practices and methods of public relations and customer service; techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.

Modern office equipment, methods, procedures, and computer hardware and software.

Principles and techniques of first aid and CPR.

Principles and practices of safety management.

Report writing techniques.

Ability to:

On a continuous basis, know and understand operations and observe safety rules; interpret, understand and follow policies and procedures, and explain operations and problem solve issues for the public and with staff.

Intermittently set up booths, hang banners, move tables, chairs and carry supplies; lift or carry weight of 45 pounds or less.

Lead a variety of activities and apply knowledge to an actual preschool program and the children therein.

Understand and translate City policies and practices into everyday working practices; make sound decisions with solid problem solving methods.

Supervise, train and evaluate assigned temporary staff.

Respond to emergency situations in a calm and effective manner; administer first aid and CPR if certified.

Learn to operate a computer as necessary to perform job duties.

Learn to identify problems regarding the facility and programs; refer difficult problems/irregularities for more advanced attention and recommend possible solutions.

Understand and carry out written and oral directions.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.

Communicate tactfully with customers.

Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training

Experience:

Two (2) years of work experience in a preschool setting.

AND

Training:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree and completion of twelve (12) college units in early childhood education.

License or Certificate

Possession of CPR and First Aid certificates within 6 months of hire.

Supplemental Information

Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the Frequently Asked Questions page.

The City of Roseville defines "accredited college or university" as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website

Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.

The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:

• Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.
  
• Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at or
  
• A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.
  
• If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification will be eliminated from further consideration.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant's experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.

Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the City's benefits, visit our website Benefits currently include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
• Cafeteria plan, plus City paid Flex credit
• Life insurance (City paid and optional supplemental employee paid)
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health/medical costs
• Employee assistance plan
• Retirement savings plan
• Deferred compensation plan(s)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability employee paid plans
• Educational reimbursement
• Vacation leave, sick leave, personal/management leaves
• Holiday pay (plus two floating holidays annually)
• Bilingual pay
• Longevity pay

GENERAL BENEFITS:
A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to the City's temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.

01

Your response to the supplemental question 3, the applicant's education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula. Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information. This experience must also be described in the "Work Experience" section of this application. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your "Work Experience" section in the application will not be scored. I understand and agree with the above instructions.

• Yes
• No

02

Have you completed twelve (12) college units in early childhood education, recreation, physical education, or elementary education?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of experience do you have in a preschool setting?

• Less than 2 years.
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4+ years

04

The preschool program hours are Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Are you available to work during those days and times?

• Yes
• No

05

What is your experience working with children in a preschool setting?

Required Question

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