PTS Assistant Preschool Teacher

City of Santa Clarita•Santa Clarita, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Santa Clarita is recruiting for multiple part-time, temporary, seasonal (PTS) Assistant Preschool Teachers to work directly with the Primetime Preschool program. Primetime Preschool serves children ages 3-5 at multiple locations, providing an age-appropriate curriculum that includes a variety of activities that promote the growth of young learners socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. This position will work during the school year, September through May, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
A minimum of one year of paid experience in preschool and/or child care programs
Completion of six Early Childhood Education (ECE) units or degree/certificate equivalent
Possession of, or ability to obtain within one month of hire, Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid
Knowledge of preschool and/or child care programs and Early Childhood Education best practices
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills and the ability to quickly and effectively resolve problems related to preschool programs
Strong customer service skills and the ability to handle conflict, issues and concerns with children and parents as they arise
Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Strong team player and the ability to work both independently and as part of a work group
Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively prioritize daily workload, coordinate multiple tasks, be flexible to changing priorities, and ensure a safe classroom environment
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships
Ability to follow and enforce City policies as they relate to the health, behavior, and safety of others
Ability to lift, drag, and push files, paper, documents, and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds may be required

Responsibilities

Organizes, plans, and works directly with the Recreation Coordinator or Preschool Teacher to provide preschool programs for children
Assists in the organization, set-up, clean-up, and opening and closing of a variety of facilities
Organizes, prioritizes, and follows up on work assignments
Provides customer service to the public and parents of program participants, including responding to inquiries, supplying accurate information, and responding to questions over the phone, through e-mail, and in person
Assists the Preschool Teacher with developing, implementing, and leading the academic curriculum and planned daily activities
Maintains a well-organized, safe, and inviting classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children
Supervises and leads children, establishing positive relationships with program participants
Leads the classroom and develops curriculum in the Preschool Teacher’s absence
Addresses behavior concerns in the classroom when necessary
Maintains awareness of children’s needs and ensures proper staff and child ratio
Handles sign-in and out procedures and communicates with parents when necessary
Performs First Aid and responds to emergencies; reports incidents and accidents
Purchases classroom materials and supplies with the budget provided in the Preschool Teacher’s absence
Creates and maintains various forms, logs, and reports for program areas, including incident and accident reports
Communicates with other City divisions and departments
Attends meetings and training sessions
Other duties, as directed by Recreation Supervisor, Coordinator, and/or Preschool Teacher