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Description
The City of Menlo Park is currently accepting applications for Child Care Teacher I/II.
These positions are part-time (20 hours a week) and provide a flexible work schedule. We are looking for candidates that enjoy teaching & working with preschool and school aged children. The working hours are Monday through Friday.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess a strong work-ethic and a desire to work with preschool and school-age children on class activities and projects; plans age-appropriate curriculum, learning experiences and activities to develop, physical, language, and social skills; designs activities to enhance the child’s self-esteem and independence.
Essential job Functions
The job functions of a Child Care Teacher include: planning activities for children; supervising, instructing, and interacting with specific age groups; working within a teaching team to create a play based environment for children; maintaining safety and cleanliness throughout the facility. Must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects, including children, up to 30 pounds.
Minimum Qualifications
CHILD CARE TEACHER I
- Equivalent to high school graduation or GED, plus a minimum of twelve (12) units of course work in Early Childhood Education, recreation, physical education, elementary education, or closely related field. Twenty-four (24) units preferred
- An A.A. Degree in early childhood education preferred
- Equivalent of six months’ experience in licensed group child care program or comparable setting or possession of a Children’s Center Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Preparation and Licensing, or equivalent experience to provide the required knowledge and abilities
- Possession of a valid California driver's license; and a satisfactory driving record, if assigned to the after school program (children in kindergarten – fifth grade)
- Ability to obtain American Red Cross First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate. Must maintain and renew certification per the American Red Cross guidelines
CHILD CARE TEACHER II
- 16 semester units in general education
- 24 units of Early Childhood Education coursework
- An addition two units of adult supervision coursework
- One year of instructional work in a child care and development program
- Certification as Master Teacher or above
- Possession of valid Class C California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record
- Ability to obtain American Red Cross First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate. Must maintain and renew certification per the American Red Cross guidelines
Benefits
Hourly rate: $26.74 - $35.86 depending on experience.
These are non-benefited temporary positions. A temporary employee may not work more than 1000 hours per year and will receive sick leave in accordance with State Law.
Special Instructions
This recruitment will be continuously screened and candidates may be contacted for interviews until the position is filled.
The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources at (650) 330-6670 for accommodation requests.
Before receiving an offer of employment, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a reference criminal conviction history questionnaire and DOJ fingerprinting.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.