Salary: $22.79 – $26.39 Hourly
Location : 311 Vernon Street, Roseville
Job Type: Temporary 1500 HR
Job Number: 202300202
Department: Parks Recreation & Libraries
Division: PRL Youth Development
Opening Date: 09/11/2023
Bargaining Unit: Temporary
Description
YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE!
Grow your career by joining the Parks, Recreation & Libraries team
in the role of Child Care Program Leader.
DEFINITION
To perform a variety of duties related to assisting with planning, coordinating and supervising City before and after school child care facilities and/or preschool programs.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assist with planning and directing a variety of program areas which may include preschool or afterschool programs.
- Aid in training of seasonal employees and volunteers.
- Prepare reports, schedules and other administrative material.
- Stimulate interest while teaching and supervising activities such as sports, games, special events, arts and crafts, drama and social activities.
- Ensure provision of healthy meals and snacks for program participants.
- Maintain positive student and family relations and follow disciplinary procedures.
- Maintain positive relations with school/facility site staff.
- Maintain a safe, clean and orderly classroom environment.
- Notify appropriate staff of any problems with regard to site maintenance, children or parents and make recommendations as necessary.
- Promote and enforce safety procedures; render first aid and CPR, if certified, as required.
- Maintain records and reports as required; track and complete subsidized child care paperwork.
- Mentor and direct temporary staff in all aspects of classroom management, curriculum and team building.
- Coordinate and purchase supply needs.
- Act in the absence of the Child Care Site Coordinator the Youth Development Program Coordinator.
- Coordinate distribution and assignment of department uniforms and equipment.
- Register new students and provide information to families regarding program requirements; conduct orientation for new participants and families; communicate with parents to report incidents or accidents; assist in conducting periodic student/family conferences.
- Comply with State licensing requirements and related health and safety regulations.
- Monitor and adhere to the program budget.
- Supervise assigned temporary staff; schedule, train and monitor staff relative to assigned duties; review timekeeping system of assigned staff for accuracy.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Basic knowledge of modern methods, techniques, principles and procedures used in the planning and supervision of child care and/or preschool programs and facilities.
- Elementary aged children with regard to interest, skills, special needs, recreational activities and program planning of such activities, i.e., sports, organized games, special events, arts and crafts and drama.
- Practices and methods of public relations and customer service; techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.
- Basic methodology of organizing groups, programs and services in a recreational setting.
- Principles and techniques of first aid and CPR.
- Modern office equipment, methods, procedures and computer hardware and software.
Ability to:
- On a continuous basis, know and understand operations and observe safety rules; supervise children; stand for long periods of time; interpret, understand and follow policies and procedures; explain operations and problem solve issues for the public and with staff.
- Move tables, chairs and carry supplies; participate with children on field trips, perform exercises with children; lift or carry weight of 45 pounds or less.
- Lead activities and apply program knowledge to coordinate daily activities and special events; be engaged in all aspects of youth development programming.
- Effectively supervise participants.
- Establish positive and professional relationships with children, co-workers and parents.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Understand and translate City policies and practices into everyday working practices; make sound decisions with solid problem solving methods.
- Respond to emergency situations in a calm and effective manner; administer first aid and CPR, if certified.
- Operate a computer as necessary to perform job duties.
- Identify problems regarding the facility and programs; refer difficult problems/irregularities for more advanced attention and recommend possible solutions.
- Understand and carry out written and oral directions.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
- Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Communicate tactfully with customers.
- Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Experience and Training
Experience:
At least four (4) years teaching in a licensed day care center or comparable group child care program or working directly with children classroom teaching or teacher assisting experience in elementary or middle school education, experience in physical education or recreation programs, college work-study or internship in recreation or youth development, experience in human services or experience in school guidance or in other counseling programs.
AND
Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and completed 12 semester (or equivalent quarter) units which includes 3 units in administration or staff relations and/or 3 units in early childhood education.
OR
Experience:
Two (2) years of teaching experience in a licensed day care center or comparable group child care program or working directly with children; classroom teaching or teacher assisting experience in elementary or middle school education; experience in physical education or recreation programs; college work-study or internship in recreation or youth development; experience in human services or experience in school guidance or in other counseling programs.
AND
Training:
An Associate’s degree or 60 semester units of college level course work including 18 units in a major field of study and 21 units in general education from an accredited college or university. Two (2) years of related work experience can substitute for an Associate’s Degree with completion of 3 semester units in administration or staff relations and/or 3 units in early childhood education.
OR
Experience:
One (1) year of teaching experience in a licensed day care center or comparable group child care program or working directly with children; classroom teaching or teacher assisting experience in elementary or middle school education, experience in physical education or recreation programs, college work-study or internship in recreation or youth development, experience in human services or experience in school guidance or in other counseling programs.
AND
Training:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university which includes 3 units in administration or staff relations and/or 3 units in early childhood education.
License or Certificate
Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
Possession of CPR and First Aid certificates within six (6) months of hire.
Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain State required certifications related to health and safety practices and operation of a licensed day care facility within six (6) months of hire.
Supplemental Information
The City of Roseville is committed to a diverse workforce. We are engaged in understanding the needs and backgrounds of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, as we believe this produces the best results for our community.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the page.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be screened by the Human Resources Department for minimum qualifications. Qualifying applicants may be contacted by the Department to interview. Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.
THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the City’s benefits, visit our website Benefits currently include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
- Cafeteria plan, plus City paid Flex credit
- Life insurance (City paid and optional supplemental employee paid)
- Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health/medical costs
- Employee assistance plan
- Retirement savings plan
- Deferred compensation plan(s)
- Short-term and Long-term Disability employee paid plans
- Educational reimbursement
- Vacation leave, sick leave, personal/management leaves
- Holiday pay (plus two floating holidays annually)
- Bilingual pay
- Longevity pay
GENERAL BENEFITS:
A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to the City’s temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.
01
Your response to the supplemental question 3, the applicant’s education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula. Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information. This experience must also be described in the “Work Experience” section of this application. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your “Work Experience” section in the application will not be scored. I understand and agree with the above instructions.
- Yes
- No
02
Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work? If so, please list below which ones.
03
Which option describes your experience meeting the minimum qualifications for this position?
- Option 1 – At least four (4) years teaching in a licensed day care center or comparable group child care program or working directly with children classroom teaching or teacher assisting experience in elementary or middle school education, experience in physical education or recreation programs, college work-study or internship in recreation or youth development, experience in human services or experience in school guidance or in other counseling programs. AND Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and completed 12 semester (or equivalent quarter) units which includes 3 units in administration or staff relations and/or 3 units in early childhood education.
- Option 2 – Two (2) years of teaching experience in a licensed day care center or comparable group child care program or working directly with children; classroom teaching or teacher assisting experience in elementary or middle school education; experience in physical education or recreation programs; college work-study or internship in recreation or youth development; experience in human services or experience in school guidance or in other counseling programs. AND An Associate’s degree or 60 semester units of college level course work including 18 units in a major field of study and 21 units in general education from an accredited college or university. Two (2) years of related work experience can substitute for an Associate’s Degree with completion of 3 semester units in administration or staff relations and/or 3 units in early childhood education.
- Option 3 – One (1) year of teaching experience in a licensed day care center or comparable group child care program or working directly with children; classroom teaching or teacher assisting experience in elementary or middle school education, experience in physical education or recreation programs, college work-study or internship in recreation or youth development, experience in human services or experience in school guidance or in other counseling programs. ANDA Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university which includes 3 units in administration or staff relations and/or 3 units in early childhood education.
- None of these options.
04
This position requires all candidates to possess a California Driver’s License by date of appointment.
- Yes, I have, or will have, a California Driver’s License by date of appointment.
- No, I will not have a California Driver’s License by date of appointment.
05
What is your experience working in child care and/or afterschool programs?
06
What makes a successful team?
07
Please describe your experience supervising staff.
Required Question