Summer Camp/Seasonal Daycare Teacher

Sunrise Recreation and Park District•Citrus Heights, CA

9d•$21 - $23

About The Position

On a daily basis, plans and implements age-appropriate curriculum at an assigned day care or pre-school site; stimulates the interest of program participants while teaching and supervising program activities; maintains safe, secure, clean and orderly classroom and playground environments; and performs related work as required. Incumbents in the Day Care/Pre-School Teacher classification are temporary employees and may not advance to permanent status in any District job classification. Hours of work vary based on the daily census of program participants. This classification is distinguished from the Head Teacher classification by the expanded scope and complexity of duties and responsibilities and the higher level of independent judgment and authority exercised by an incumbent classified as a Head Teacher. The Day Care/Pre-School Teacher classification receives immediate supervision from the Day Care Site Director, Assistant Day Care Site Director, and/or Head Teacher. Incumbents provide functional direction to a paid Teacher’s Aide and/or unpaid volunteers.

Requirements

At least six (6) months of work experience in a licensed childcare center or comparable group childcare program, working at least three (3) hours per day for a minimum of fifty (50) days in a six (6) month period as a paid or volunteer staff member, under the supervision of a qualified teacher or director.
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by completion of twelve (12) units in early childhood education, recreation, elementary education, or related field; OR six (6) units completed and enrolled in at least three (3) units per semester until twelve (12) units are completed
Knowledge of interests, capabilities, disabilities and age-appropriate recreational activities for elementary school-age children
Knowledge of effective methods of planning and implementing age-appropriate recreational activities, programs and special events for children
Knowledge of Title 22 regulations guiding day care program operations and activities
Knowledge of basic first aid, health, hygiene and safety practices
Knowledge of appropriate methods for classroom management and disciplining children
Knowledge of principles and practices of good customer service
Knowledge of techniques of effective interpersonal communication
Ability to lead and direct a group of children participating in day care program activities
Ability to learn, understand, and explain District and program policies, rules and procedures
Ability to maintain attention to detail in a work environment of frequent interruptions
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively with persons of all ages
Ability to supervise children, participate in program activities, chaperone field trips and/or perform exercises with children
Ability to exercise tact, judgment and patience in dealing with children, parents and staff
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the performance of work duties and responsibilities
Ability to perform custodial tasks including straightening rooms, wiping surfaces, emptying trash cans, sweeping and mopping floors, lifting and stacking chairs, vacuuming and disinfecting bathrooms
Ability to perform essential duties of job without causing harm to self or others

Nice To Haves

Current certification in Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED is desirable

Responsibilities

Plans and implements age-appropriate curriculum, events and recreational activities at an assigned day care or pre-school site; configures classroom and furniture to accommodate planned activities and student population
Provides direct supervision to children in the classroom and on the playground; actively works towards maintaining positive student relations while following established disciplinary procedures
Stimulates student interest while teaching and supervising program activities
Ensures the safety, security, cleanliness and orderliness of classrooms, playground, food preparation and bathroom environments
Notifies Day Care Director of any problems encountered with site maintenance, children and parents and recommends appropriate resolutions
Promotes and enforces safety procedures including proper use of playground equipment; renders first aid as required
Tracks and documents arrival and departure times of program participants
Tracks and documents classroom supply levels and reports the need for replacements to the Day Care Director
Performs other job-related duties as required
Performs administrative work to support program operations, or special assignments as assigned