Salary: $18.99 – $21.99 Hourly
Location : 316 Vernon Street, Roseville
Job Type: Temporary 1000 HR
Job Number: 202300145
Department: Parks Recreation & Libraries
Division: PRL Youth Development
Opening Date: 07/24/2023
Bargaining Unit: Temporary
Description
YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE!
Grow your career by joining the Parks, Recreation & Libraries team
in the role of Preschool Teacher.
THE POSITION
The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the temporary, part-time position of Preschool Teacher and Substitute Preschool Teacher to work in programs located at various City facilities. The normal work schedule can be Monday through Friday or Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday and Thursday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. or on-call substitute preschool teacher.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Stimulate interest while teaching and supervising program activities such as social activities, organized games, special events, arts and crafts, drama and sports
- Maintain positive student and parent relationships and follow disciplinary procedures.
- Maintain a safe, clean, orderly and pleasant classroom environment.
- Notify appropriate staff of any problems with regard to site maintenance, children and parents, and makes recommendations as necessary.
- Promote and enforce safety procedures; render first aid and CPR, if certified, as required.
- Plan weekly lesson plans, monthly calendars and newsletters.
- Assist with and maintain annual budget; purchase of supplies and equipment.
- 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
- Basic knowledge of understanding of the preschool aged child with regard to interests, skills, special needs, recreational activities and program planning of such activities.
- Practices and methods of public relations and customer service; techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.
- Modern office equipment, methods, procedures, and computer hardware and software.
- Principles and techniques of first aid and CPR.
- Principles and practices of safety management.
- Report writing techniques.
Ability to:
- On a continuous basis, know and understand operations and observe safety rules; interpret, understand and follow policies and procedures, and explain operations and problem solve issues for the public and with staff.
- Intermittently set up booths, hang banners, move tables, chairs and carry supplies; lift or carry weight of 45 pounds or less.
- Lead a variety of activities and apply knowledge to an actual preschool program and the children therein.
- Understand and translate City policies and practices into everyday working practices; make sound decisions with solid problem solving methods.
- Supervise, train and evaluate assigned temporary staff.
- Respond to emergency situations in a calm and effective manner; administer first aid and CPR if certified.
- Learn to operate a computer as necessary to perform job duties.
- Learn to 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.
- Communicate tactfully with customers.
- Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training
Experience:
Two (2) years of work experience in a preschool setting.
AND
Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree.
AND
Completion of twelve (12) college units in early childhood education, recreation, physical education, or elementary education. (Please submit/upload your unofficial college transcripts with your application.)
License or Certificate
Possession of CPR and First Aid certificates within 6 months of hire.
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
Will you have the equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree by date of appointment?
- Yes
- No
02
Have you completed a minimum of twelve (12) college units in early childhood education, recreation, physical education or elementary education?
- Yes, and I have uploaded/submitted my unofficial college transcripts to my application.
- No
03
How many years of work experience in a preschool setting do you have?
- Less than 2 Years
- 2-3 Years
- 3-4 Years
- 4+ Years
04
The preschool program is open Mon-Fri between 8am-12pm. Which days are you available (mark all that apply)?
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
05
What is your experience working with children in a preschool setting?
Required Question