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Description
Seeking an enthusiastic , motivated individuals who enjoy working with preschool- age children. The preschool instructor will plan and implement a comprehensive recreational and educational program to include arts and crafts, creative play, circle time activities and music and movement for children 2-3 years old. The instructor will work with parents and students during class.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Education:
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- 12 units of ECE (Early Childhood Education) classes and/or coursework toward a related degree is highly desired.
- Proof of negative TB test within the past year
- Certificate of California Mandated Reporter Training (4 HR course from www.mandatedreporterca.com) is required within 60 days of hire date.
- Current CPR Certification is required, however the City will provide the opportunity to be certified which will need to be completed within 60 days of hire date.
Experience:
- Two years prior experience working with 2-3 year old children required.
License:
California driver's license,
Work Schedule:
- Saturdays 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, with possible Wednesday PM class. Work hours are subject to change based on program needs and /or Recreation Supervisor direction. Class located at the Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center.
Benefits
This is a non-benefited, part-time, seasonal, temporary position. Temporary employees will only work up to 1,000 hours per year.
PART-TIME BENEFITS:
- Sick Leave: After 90 days from an employee’s hire date, the employee is entitled to 5 days (40 hours) sick leave per fiscal year. Sick hours do not roll over to the next year and therefore must be utilized or forfeited annually.
RETIREMENT:
- Temporary employees will be required to contribute to a Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan.
TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE STATUS:
- Employment may be terminated with or without cause or notice, at any time, at the will of the City of Newark, in its sole discretion.
Special Instructions
To be considered for this position, a completed employment application, and resume must be submitted through CalOpps.
We will make reasonable efforts in all phases of the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 510-578-4267 or at hr@newark.org for accommodation requests.
The City of Newark is committed to diversity, equity, belonging and inclusion in the workplace and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of any local, state, or federal protected class.
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. All new employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath.