Salary: $16.80 Hourly
Location : Puyallup, WA
Job Type: Temporary Part-time
Job Number: PR-23-REC-011
Department: PARKS AND RECREATION
Opening Date: 08/16/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Definition
The City of Puyallup will be filling one position through this recruitment. This temporary, part-time position is anticipated to start September 5, 2023 and end June 7, 2024. The incumbent will work up to 28 hours per week. This job is open until filled.
Employees in this position conduct classes, workshops, demonstrations, and provide individual and group instruction to teach basic skills. Employees are responsible for planning and conducting activities within a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and apply their knowledge. The Puyallup Parks and Recreation department offers a variety of youth and adult classes at the Recreation Center.
The Assistant Preschool Instructor will be responsible for working in the mornings five days a week. Actual work hours will vary based on program interest and registration. The program provides a developmentally appropriate curriculum and environment designed to meet the needs of the individual students. Activities may include class time reading, telling stories, art/craft projects and other learning activities.
Essential Functions
- Assists the Lead Preschool Instructor to coordinate, implement and instruct a preschool program involving educational elements in arts, crafts, games, music and movement for children three to five years of age.
- Supervises a developmental program to assist the child in his or her learning processes.
- Encourages an enthusiasm for learning and exploring through hands-on experiences, encourages experiences which develop large and small muscle coordination and motor skills, helps children develop a feeling of security and belonging through participating in group activities and by encouraging children to get along with others.
- Safeguards program participants and provides for a clean and safe learning environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Preschool development stages;
- Music and movement;
- Art and craft making;
- CPR and First Aid in child and adult;
- Leadership qualities;
- Proper grammar and punctuation.
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively; orally and in writing;
- Follow instructions;
- Perform leadership duties;
- Work with young children one-on-one and in group setting;
- Promote interest in and enthusiasm for activities;
- Work well with youth and adults in a warm and caring way;
- Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work;
- Maintain regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
Education and Experience:
- Graduation from high school or GED;
- Possession of CPR and First Aid (for child and adult) certification card at time of employment;
- Experience working with children;
- Any combination of experience, education and training that would provide the level of knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the job.
Physical Characteristics and Work Environment
Constant use of Talking, hearing, seeing, walking, lifting an average of 5 to 50 pounds, carrying, pushing/pulling, bending and twisting at the waist, crouching/kneeling/squatting, reaching below knees to above shoulder, handling/grasping. Frequent Demands:sitting/reaching/kneeling/squatting/handling/grasping
Occasional Demands: Arm and hand motion, lifting and carrying an average of 5 to 60 pounds (must be able to lift and carry children in case of an emergency).Works primarily indoors with moderate noise levels.
SELECTION PROCESS
Only applications that include the response to the Supplemental Questionnaire will be accepted. Those applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the City’s current needs will be contacted for testing and/or oral interviews. The appointing authority may conduct second interviews.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Essential Functions – The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to balance the workload.
Hours of Work – Work hours may vary, ranging up to 28 hours per week, depending on class enrollment.
Union Affiliation – Non-represented position.
Temporary and non-benefit employees: Employees may be hired to fill various temporary and non-benefit positions within the City as approved in the current budget. Temporary and non-benefit employees may be terminated at any time for any reason without recourse.
Equal Employment Opportunity – The City of Puyallup is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Background – The City of Puyallup will need to obtain the proper background and criminal history information pursuant to RCW 43.43.830/832 for positions where the employee will or may have unsupervised access to children, developmentally delayed persons or vulnerable adults.
Disability – In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability will be considered only in the context of an applicant’s ability to perform essential functions of the job and to determine reasonable accommodation. Accommodation to participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment will be made upon request with reasonable notice. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information. The physical demands described in this job announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Notification – Following submission of application, an email acknowledgment receipt of application is given. Persons selected for an interview and/or testing will be notified by email, normally within 15 working days following the closing date on the job announcement.
Not Selected – No formal notification is usually sent by the City to applicants not selected for an interview or test. Should the same or another position open for which the applicant wishes to apply, he/she must apply online for each new opening.
Identification – Applicants who are offered employment with the City are required to provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States within three days of date of hire, as required by the 1986 Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act. A list of acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work will be provided to those who are offered employment. The city uses the E-Verify program.
Drug-Free Workplace -The City of Puyallup is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace.
Note – The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
We value all our city employees, including those in part time/non-benefit designated positions.
Employees in these positions are eligible for:
Sick Leave: Accrues at the rate of one hour for every 40 hours worked. Employees rehired within 12 months of previous city employment have their unused accrued sick leave reinstated.
Participation in Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS): Employees whose position normally requires five or more months of 70 hours or more of compensated employment in a 12-month period will be enrolled into the PERS program. Optional deferred compensation plans are also available.
Onsite workout facilities and fitness membership at the Puyallup Recreation Center.
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Please state how you feel qualified for this position, including any special certifications or skills you possess that would be helpful to this position.
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Describe any Early Childhood higher education classes, degrees or certifications that you possess.
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Inclusive dates you are able to work: From To
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Please select certifications that you currently hold and are updated.
- American Red Cross or Heart Association CPR
- American Red Cross Advanced First Aid
- American Red Cross First Aid
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Are you at least 18 years of age?
- Yes
- No
Required Question