RECREATION ASSISTANT III (EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER'S AIDE)

Carson Group; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Carson is seeking a part-time Recreation Assistant III – Early Childhood Teacher's Aide to support preschool activities. Work hours run five days a week, 12:00 noon to 5:30 PM with a half-hour lunch; schedule may vary.

This at-will position targets students who enjoy working with young children in a collaborative setting. Applicants must complete 30 college semester units (12 in ECE) and hold a valid American Red Cross First Aid certificate, plus one year of leadership in early

Qualifications

• Completion of 30 college semester units which must include at least 12 semester units of ECE coursework
• Valid American Red Cross Standard First Aid certificate
• One year of leadership experience in early childhood programming

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing educational, recreational and other enrichment activities to pre-school children
• Provides a safe and positive learning environment
• Maintains instructional areas in a neat, clean and orderly condition
• Provides instructions, demonstrations and activities as appropriate to assigned age group
• Supervises students on educational and recreational excursions
• Participates in a variety of community and classroom activities and events
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

First aid/CPR

Leadership

Communication

Education

30 college units incl. 12 ECE

Job description

Recreation Assistant III - Early Childhood Teacher's Aide

This is a part-time unclassified position, limited to 980 hours/fiscal year. This position is represented by AFSCME 809 Part-time, working five days a week (Monday to Friday), 12 noon to 5:30 pm (includes a half hour unpaid lunch break). Schedule may vary between 12 noon to 5:30 PM.

Vacancy Information: The City of Carson is seeking eligible candidates for the position of Recreation Assistant III - Early Childhood Teacher's Aide. The ideal candidate is a current or recent college student who enjoys working with children (pre-school age), in a fun and collaborative work environment. Prior to applying, candidates must have completed core early childhood units, which include completion of the following:

Under the direction of the Site Director and Child Care Teacher, assists in the daily instruction and presentation of activities for pre-school children at a day care site. This is a part-time position, and the work schedule may vary. This is an at-will position.

Required Documents

• Official or unofficial transcripts, indicating completion of the required post-secondary (college level) ECE course work
• Valid American Red Cross Standard First Aid certificate

Essential Duties

• Assists in providing educational, recreational and other enrichment activities to pre-school children
• Provides a safe and positive learning environment
• Maintains instructional areas in a neat, clean and orderly condition
• Provides instructions, demonstrations and activities as appropriate to assigned age group
• Supervises students on educational and recreational excursions
• Participates in a variety of community and classroom activities and events
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Completion of thirty (30) college semester units which must include at least twelve (12) semester units of early childhood education (ECE) college courses, possession of a valid American Red Cross Standard First Aid certificate and one (1) year of leadership experience in early childhood programming.

Knowledge of

Early childhood development theory, practice and programming; early childhood literature and developmental materials; developmental and appropriate activities for 3- to 5-year-old children; developmental programming presentation.

Skills and/or Ability to

Learn the principles of supervision; learn and apply first aid, CPR and safety techniques; lead learning activities for early childhood development, growth and behavior; follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; effectively communicate orally and or in writing; efficiently organize and prioritize work assignments.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Positions in this class normally are required to stand, stoop, reach and bend; required mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects; may be required to perform work which involves frequent lifting, pushing and or pulling of objects which may be approximately 40 pounds and may occasionally weigh up to 60 pounds; is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

Recruitment Process

Supplemental Questionnaire, no weight

SME review, no weight

Selection Interview, weighted at 100%

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to adjust, modify, delete and or change the above exam types and or weights. Supplemental questionnaires are used to evaluate applicant’s indicated abilities with the ideal candidate profile. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to invite those amongst the highest scoring to the next phase of the recruitment.

Important Notice

This recruitment is Open.

Current City of Carson Employees

Please do not use your City of Carson email address as part of this application. You must indicate a personal email address in order to receive communication and or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process.

City of Carson Summary Of Employee Benefits

AFSCME - Part-Time (AFSCME Council 36, Local 809)

PARS Retirement

• Contribution made by Unit member only with no employer contribution.

CalPERS Retirement Formula (Eligible Unit Members)

• 3%@60 Formula - Employees hired before May 6, 2011.
• 2%@55 Formula - Classic Members hired on or after May 6, 2011.
• 2%@62 Formula - New Members hired on or after January 1, 2013.

Other

• Employees pay the full Employee Member Contribution on a pre-tax basis.
• 1959 Survivors Program - level 4

Medical Insurance (Eligible Unit Members)

• The City contracts with CalPERS for medical benefits, which offers employees a choice of various HMOs and PPOs.
• The City shall pay the required monthly minimum of $143.00 towards the monthly health insurance premium.
• For unit members who have eight (8) years or more of consecutive service with the City and currently working 1,000 hours or more per fiscal year, the City provides an optional benefits package (medical and vision) and, effective May 26, 2016, the City provides an additional $314.00 per month to be used towards these optional benefits for employee and eligible dependents.

Sick Leave

• Paid sick leave shall accrue at the rate of one (1) hour for each 30 hours worked to a maximum of 24 hours per year.
• Unit members shall be entitled to use accrued paid sick time beginning on the 90th day of employment, defined as sick leave accrual and usage.
• Paid sick leave shall be taken in increments of not less than one (1) hour.

Holiday Pay (Unit members will receive holiday pay only if they are scheduled to work during the pay period in which the holiday falls).

• New Year's Day
• Memorial Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The City of Carson is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe in the strength that comes from different perspectives and experiences, and we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the vibrant diversity of our community. This commitment is embraced at all levels of our organization, from our management staff to our policymakers. We partner with our staff and community organizations to ensure our policies and practices remain transparent and equitable. As part of this commitment, we regularly publish updated demographic information on our workforce, including data on diversity and pay equity by race and gender.

In accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Carson will consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history. Applicants are not required to disclose their criminal history or undergo a background check until receiving a conditional job offer. If any concerns arise from a background check, and the conviction is directly related to the role, applicants will have the opportunity to provide context, present mitigating evidence, or dispute the report’s accuracy. For more information about the Fair Chance Act, please visit https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

The City of Carson intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you need a special accommodation during the recruitment process or would like this information in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources at [phone].