Childcare Teacher I​/Ii

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 Coordinator and/or 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.
• $23.17 - 29.55 per hour DOE and possession of Early Childhood Education college units

• Shifts available: 1:30 - 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.

• Plans, organizes, and supervises a variety of childcare and age-appropriate educational and recreational activities.
• Implements and enforces established policies and rules.
• Assists with the orientation, training, and direction of less experienced childcare staff; provides feedback for staff evaluations; performs related duties in the absence of the Recreation Coordinator, as assigned.
• Assists the Recreation Coordinator with ordering supplies including food; provides program information to the parents and general public.
• Maintains an appropriate and safe indoor and outdoor environment; ensures the health and safety of the children; prepares snacks.
• Conducts field trips with children to off-site locations; transport children in city-provided vehicle as required.
• Conducts regular observations of children in the childcare program; participates in the developmental assessment process; meets and speaks with parents regarding behavior issues, program details, and payment information; prepares written informational items for parents regarding classroom activities, events, and occurrences.
• 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 and other applicable mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Basic administrative tasks and special projects including filing, auditing records for accuracy and completeness, printing and distributing rosters, role sheets and emergency forms, basic customer service, creating flyers and newsletters, developing curriculum, supply ordering, and other related functions.
• Performs related duties as required.

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