Childcare Aide

FULFILLING WORK WITH YOUTH GRADES K – 6 IN AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE SETTINGS!

THE DEPARTMENT AND POSITION

The City of El Cerrito Recreation Department is renowned for running high-quality, fun & safe programs for children – winning many “Best of the Bay” awards based on the high satisfaction of parents and children. The “Department of F.U.N.” manages a full range of recreational and special activities for youth, adults and seniors, and provides activities, rentals of facilities, picnic areas, sports fields and tennis courts.

Under general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, staff in this position have the opportunity to do impactful and meaningful work helping children learn and explore in engaging and interesting environments. They assist in and conduct a variety of youth recreation activities within the Childcare and Camp programs. Childcare staff are comprised of Aides, After school Teachers, and Preschool Qualified Teachers that work primarily in the After school programs of the local elementary schools.

The staff also work in a Teeter Tots program for ages 2-4. These positions are seasonal and usually assigned up to 20-25 hours per week. Hours include on-call, substitute and part-time.


Additional information:
• Program runs August 18th – June 5th (many staff stay on for summer/year-round!)

• Program provides after school enrichment activities, snack, and homework assistance at Fairmont, Madera and Harding Elementary schools.
• All locations are in El Cerrito, close to BART and the Ohlone bike trail.

• Hiring at all levels – youth work “rookies” to experienced Teachers! • $ per hour DOE
• Shifts available: 1:00 - 6:00pm or 2:30 - 5:30pm, Monday-Friday

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Assists with, conducts, and participates in a variety of childcare and recreation activities; works directly with children in class activities and projects.
• Assists City staff in the implementation of childcare programs.
• Conducts and participates in the planning of curriculum activities.
• Assists in maintaining an appropriate and safe indoor and outdoor environment.
• Interacts with children in a warm and positive manner.
• Ensures maintenance of a clean and safe learning environment including classroom and outside play area; maintains clean and sanitized eating areas and equipment; ensures classroom supplies are available and in good working order.
• Administers first aid and adult and/or child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as required.
• Attends trainings, workshops, and classes related to job duties.
• Receives and responds to questions and concerns; determines issue and resolves within established guidelines or refers to supervisor as appropriate.
• Maintains logs and records of activities including incident reports and training logs.
• Observes and complies with all City, local, state, federal, and other applicable mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs related duties as required.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

• Equivalent to completion of the eighth (8th) grade.
• Completion of Early Childhood Education coursework is desirable.

Experience:

• If assigned to a licensed childcare site, the minimum age for positions in this classification is typically eighteen (18), positions in this classification can be seventeen (17) if allowed by California State licensing standards and regulations.
• Some experience working with children in a childcare or educational setting is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License or Identification Card to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within three (3) months of appointment, a valid Adult/Child/Infant CPR/AED and First Aid certifications from the American Red Cross or equivalent agency, to be maintained throughout employment.
• If assigned…