Instructor (Learn Through Play Instructor) (Part Time)

City of Carlsbad; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

The City of Carlsbad Learn Through Play Program is seeking a Part-Time Learn Through Play Instructor to lead classroom activities and guide Aides for children ages 3-5. The class is held at Kruger House Holiday Park, with schedule Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

This position offers a developmentally appropriate learning environment, opportunities to mentor aides, and hands-on activities across art, music, science, language and movement.

Qualifications

• Coursework in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field preferred.
• One year or more of experience in an early childhood or preschool setting preferred.
• Experience planning or leading classroom activities is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all daily classroom activities.
• Design, plan, and implement structured lessons including art, music, science, language development, and movement.
• Guide, mentor, and direct Aides and classroom volunteers, ensuring proper support for all activities.
• Supervise and ensure safety during indoor classroom activities, outdoor play, and field trips.
• Establish and maintain a positive, engaging, and well-managed learning environment.
• Oversee classroom setup and cleanup, ensuring an organized and inviting learning space.
• Maintain accurate classroom records and assist with communication to families when appropriate.
• Support curriculum development and preparation of classroom materials.
• Model effective behavior management strategies and reinforce positive behaviors.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and ensure adherence to safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Child rapport

Communication

Patience

Emergency awareness

Education

Child Development coursework

Early Childhood Education coursework

Preschool experience

Job description

The Position

Position Summary

The City of Carlsbad Learn Through Play Program is seeking a Part-Time Learn Through Play Instructor to lead classroom activities and guide Aides in providing a developmentally appropriate learning environment for children ages 3-5. This position will teach a class that is held at Kruger House Holiday Park.

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (approx. 15-20 hours/week).

Carlsbad - The Community:

The City of Carlsbad is ideally situated in north San Diego County where a great climate, beautiful beaches and lagoons, and abundant natural open space combine with world-class resorts, family attractions, well planned neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a charming village atmosphere to create the ideal California experience. Covering nearly 40 square miles, the City of Carlsbad is currently home to about 115,000 residents. The city sets the standard for high-quality local government services and is home to corporate headquarters in technology, life sciences and action sports, supported by a thriving tourism market and nearly 40 percent preserved open space. Thanks to an award-winning growth management plan, the city\'s infrastructure and services keep pace with development and promote an excellent quality of life.

You belong in Carlsbad:

The City of Carlsbad embraces and recognizes the vital relationship of an inclusive, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. An equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.

The Department:

You will join a nationally accredited agency (one of only five agencies in the State of California) by the Commission for the Accreditation of Parks & Recreation Agencies (CAPRA); a team dedicated to upholding the department\'s mission to promote community health and wellness while building a diverse culture that embraces change and continuous improvement.

More information regarding our Parks & Recreation Department and programs can be found on our website.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities may include:

• Lead and supervise all daily classroom activities, ensuring smooth and developmentally appropriate instruction
• Design, plan, and implement structured lessons including art, music, science, language development, and movement
• Guide, mentor, and direct Aides and classroom volunteers, ensuring proper support for all activities
• Supervise and ensure safety during indoor classroom activities, outdoor play, and field trips
• Establish and maintain a positive, engaging, and well-managed learning environment
• Oversee classroom setup and cleanup, ensuring an organized and inviting learning space
• Maintain accurate classroom records and assist with communication to families when appropriate
• Support curriculum development and preparation of classroom materials
• Model effective behavior management strategies and reinforce positive behaviors
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and ensure adherence to safety procedures

Qualifications

Qualifications may include:

• Leadership skills and ability to guide classroom activities
• Ability to relate positively to young children
• Strong communication skills
• Patience, flexibility, and professionalism
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to emergencies

Experience & Education

Education:

• Coursework in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field preferred
• One year or more of experience in an early childhood or preschool setting preferred
• Experience planning or leading classroom activities is highly desirable

Special Requirements

Must be 18 years or older
Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification
Must meet State of California TB requirements
Valid CA Driver\'s License (preferred)
Must attend required trainings and meetings
Must provide own transportation
Must attend required apparel
Must wear standard department-issued apparel

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, and reach
• Lift and carry 25 lbs or more
• Work indoors and outdoors
• Travel to different program sites as needed

*Part-time employee cannot exceed 980 total hours worked within one fiscal year.

*Qualified applicants will be notified only if they are selected for the interview process.
This is a part-time, non-benefited position

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