Applicants MUST apply online at:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/walnutcreek/jobs/3396602/hourly-preschool-co-teacher?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Position Description

At the Community Arts Preschool program, we believe that a child’s work is play. Our highly experienced and caring teachers provide child-centered, play-based, and arts-integrated experiences inspired by Reggio Emilia practices.

Community Arts Preschool is a part-time recreational enrichment program of the Center for Community Arts program in the City of Walnut Creek's Arts and Recreation Department. There are three preschool locations: Civic Park, Heather Farm, and Shadelands. Each program site has its own unique approach and provides a safe, nurturing environment that promotes the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of each child
Representative Duties
Community Arts Preschool is seeking co-teachers for at our Shadelands, Heather Farm, and Civic Park locations:

• Assist students at learning centers throughout the classroom
• Classroom maintenance: prepare materials and supplies, maintain cleanliness, set up and oversee learning centers with guidance from the Lead Teacher
• Supervise outdoor play
• Step in as the Lead Teacher as needed, including leading circle and story time, and music
• Attend and contribute to bi-weekly staff meetings
• Actively participate in team planning and training
• Communicate child concerns and family needs to Lead Preschool Teacher and team

Supplemental Information
An application, resume, and cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications for the position are required for your application to be considered complete. Applicants must apply online at http://www.walnut-creek.org/jobs. Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which may include a typing test, interview, and other testing elements as deemed appropriate.

Applicants considered for appointment to this position will be subject to Department of Justice and FBI fingerprinting and a thorough background and criminal check. Additionally, effective August 16, 2021, all employees of the City of Walnut Creek will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Applicants selected for employment at the City must provide certification of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to their first day of employment.

In addition, all Preschool Teachers and Co-Teachers are required to complete the following prior to and/or upon hire:

• Current vaccination and TB Screening
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Mandated Reporter training

All applicants will be notified by email as to whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process. In addition, applicants can log on to their account and check their current status online.

If special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the examination process, please provide the Human Resources Department with advance notice, and every attempt will be made to consider your request.

As required by law, all public employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers. As such, all City of Walnut Creek employees may be called upon to assist in the event of a fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disasters.

Please see the class specification at www.walnut-creek.org for a complete description of this classification's representative duties, requirements, working conditions, and physical requirements.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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