Preschool Aide and Teacher

4 weeks ago

Oakland, United States City of Piedmont Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Piedmont Recreation Department is hiring

INSPIRE CREATE PLAY Make a difference in a child's life while making lifelong friends. The City of Piedmont is looking for amazing staff that can bring the highest quality of spirit, commitment and caring to our community. We are currently hiring compassionate, nurturing, creative, fun-loving people who are interested in making a positive difference in the lives of children.

Piedmont Recreation Department (PRD) is hiring for part-time Preschool Aides and Teachers for our PLAY-BASED Preschool Programs, working in a half-day (AM) program (Monday-Thursday), with children 18 months-5 years of age. We are looking for creative, energetic, and fun leaders to join our caring team of teachers.


For a more in-depth look at PRD's preschool programs, please visit the City of Piedmont Preschool Website


This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • Patient: Prepared to deal with multiple situations and children with different abilities.
  • Passionate: The desire to work with children to make a difference.
  • Creative: Eager to bring fun and new learning trends to play-based learning.
  • Dedicated: Committed to bringing the best out of our learners and to our program.
  • Dependable: More reliable than spontaneous
  • People-oriented: Enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
  • Adaptable/flexible: Enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction



Tiddlywinks:

Program Dates/Times

  • School Year: Monday-Thursday, Staggered Start Times between 9:00am-12:15 pm (August-May)

Shift Times

  • Butterflies Class (2-3 years)
    • Program Dates: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
    • January - May: Monday to Thursday
    • Program Duration: August 21, 2023, to May 23, 2024
    • Shift Timing: 9:15 am - 12:15 pm
  • Caterpillars Schedule (18-23 months)
    • Days: Tuesday-Thursday
    • Program Dates: September 5, 2023, to May 23, 2024
    • Shift: 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Job Duties/Responsibilities

This position will require an individual to:

  • Assist Program Director and conduct small learning-group activities
  • Set up and maintain classroom spaces to encourage discovery and learning
  • Prepare, set up, and clean-up activities and projects
  • Assist in the implementation of monthly lesson plans
  • Maintain a welcoming, safe atmosphere
  • Enforce health and safety practices in our classroom areas
  • Work closely with other teaching staff in a team teaching situation
  • Diapering and assisting in toilet training required (Tiddlywinks program)
  • Must to be able to lift up to 35 lbs

Piedmont Recreation Department preschool programs observe the Piedmont Unified School District calendar and are closed on all major holidays, including one week in November, two weeks during Winter Break (December/January), one week in February and one week during the Spring Break (shift opportunities may be available during these days).


Minimum Job Qualifications:

  • Must be 18+ years or older
  • 6+ Units in Early Childhood Education/Development preferred OR
  • Equivalent to the completion of 2-4 years of college; completion of coursework in education, child development or in a related field is preferred OR
  • 3-5 years experience in a preschool or childcare setting (specialty infant/toddler experience preferred), or equivalent combination of education and experience

From your primary care provider or via PRD (available upon request):

  • CPR & First Aid Certification
  • Mandated Reporter Certification
  • TB Test

Recreation Leader II / Preschool Aide ($18-$20) - Equivalent to completion of two years college and three years experience working in a childcare or recreation program. Completion of coursework in education, child development, or a related field is preferred.

Recreation Leader III / Preschool Teacher ($20-$25) - Equivalent to the completion of 4 years of college, and 5 years of experience working in a childcare or recreation program. Completion of coursework in education, child development or in a related field is preferred. Very specialized experience in a play-based preschool program.


Successful candidates must pass a Department of Justice live fingerprint scan, background reference checks, and a Tuberculosis screening prior to start of employment.


COVID-19 considerations:
All programs follow Alameda County Health Department safety guidelines and procedures as related to COVID-19.


Hours per week: 20-22 hours

Compensation: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour


COVID-19 Precaution(s):

  • Personal protective equipment provided or required
  • Temperature screenings
  • Social distancing guidelines in place
  • Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

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