The Department of Parks & Recreation is a fun, casual atmosphere that is centered on excellent programming, customer service, and community. We strive for excellence in the workplace within an environment that fosters creativity and learning. The Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking a part-time Children's Leader who is a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to teach children’s preschool programs for children ages 3–5.
The Children's Leader will have the opportunity to help shape the program as he/she provides exceptional preschool care and education. The Children's Leader will contribute to the department goal of inspiring life-long connections through education, play, and exploration in a premier preschool environment that supports the whole child’s development while preparing children for school, through active leadership. Class sizes will range from 8-24 children with one Head Children's Leader and 1-2 children's leaders.
This program is licensed by the Department of Education; therefore, the Children’s Leader is partially responsible for ensuring compliance with the regulations pertaining to the Department of Social Services and best practices of early childhood education. The Children's Leader is responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of the children they are assigned to.
The Children’s Leader will be responsible for…
Delivering well-planned, high-quality preschool programs and summer camps. Programs are planned and implemented through collaboration with the Children Leaders and Recreation Supervisor, review of current registration and surveys to better understand the needs of the programs.
PREFERENCES: the successful candidate will have…
Starting Pay: $16.66/hr
Please note: the position is open until the end of the advertisement period with ongoing application review.
The Department of Parks and Recreation conducts DMV records checks on all employees driving for work purposes and criminal background checks on all hires age 18 years and older. Fingerprinting will be required.
Primary hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm and shifts will fall within this timeframe. The scheduled shifts may vary depending upon class offerings.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and meet the hiring qualifications outlined by the Department of Social Services for Child Care.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
