Preschool Aide/Preschool Teacher (Part Time) - City of Concord
Concord, CA
About the Job
***PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY***
PRESCHOOL AIDE/PRESCHOOL TEACHER
The City of Concord is accepting applications for part-time and substitute Preschool Aides and Teachers to support the Recreation Services Department. There is currently one vacancy for a Preschool Teacher needed by May 27, 2024. This recruitment will also establish an eligibility list to fill positions as they become available.
- Preschool Aide: $17.22 - $20.47/hour with minimum one year of experience preferred.
- Preschool Teacher: $20.98 - $27.52/hour with one year or season of experience and 12 Early Childhood Education Credits
The Preschool Program:
The City of Concord's Preschool Program has been serving the community for over 30 years with classes encouraging children to play, learn and grow in an age-appropriate setting. Through games, crafts, songs and activities, children develop social skills, friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. Our teachers are trained in early childhood development and are dedicated to helping children develop language and social skills in a safe and positive environment. You can take a virtual tour of our program by visiting the City's Youtube Channel here.
What you will be doing:
The Preschool Aide provide a safe and creative environment for participants; establishes positive relationships with children, parents and staff; assists the teacher in duties performed to implement the program; actively participates in activities & trips; and general housekeeping. All positions are part time, limited service.
The Preschool Program provides services for children ages 2-4. The Preschool Teacher may be assigned to a classroom in any age group within the program depending on the needs of the program. The Teacher will work with the classroom aide and lead in providing an early childhood program that prepares the children for kindergarten.
This position may work at one of two locations:
- Baldwin Preschool, 2790 Parkside Circle, Concord
- Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Road, Concord
Incumbents must be able to work during the following days/hours:
- School Year Program (September-May)
- Monday through Friday
- 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
- We follow MDUSD holiday schedule
- Summer Program (June-August)
- Monday through Thursday
- 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
- Additional hours may be required for trainings and meetings
- Enjoys working with preschool age children
- Possesses excellent customer service skills
- Is flexible, yet dependable
- Has strong social and communication skills
- Has the ability to work on short notice
- Embraces, promotes and is guided by the City's Mission, Vision and Values
SELECTION PROCESS
- Submit a completed City of Concord application and the required supplemental question responses, online at www.cityofconcord.org/jobs.
- All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, and those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position will be invited to interview. Applications will be evaluated for the current vacancy for Preschool Teacher. Once that position is filled, the recruitment will remain open to establish an ongoing eligible list of candidates for future vacancies as they occur.
- Successful candidates will be provided a conditional offer of employment and must clear DOJ livescan.
Conviction History:
If you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City of Concord.
If you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City of Concord.
Job Type: Part Time
Agency: Recreation Services
Location: Baldwin Preschool, Concord
Source : City of Concord
