Recreation Leader I – Preschool Assistant

City of Mountlake Terrace; Mountlake Terrace (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Mountlake Terrace is seeking a Recreation Leader I – Preschool Assistant to help with preschool programs focused on arts, crafts, games, and special events for children aged 3-5. This part-time role requires effective communication skills, a positive attitude, and certifications in CPR and First Aid.

Qualifications

• Age 19 or older with interest in preschool aged children.
• Pass criminal background check.
• Maintain current First Aid and CPR certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading preschool activities.
• Provide customer service to patrons.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness of facility.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

CPR and First Aid certification

Food Worker’s Card

Current Mantoux TB skin test

Job description

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Position Description

This three-quarter time position is responsible for assisting with preschool programs: arts and crafts, games, sports, special events and leisure activities for kids aged 3-5.

Position Description

This three-quarter time position is responsible for assisting with preschool programs: arts and crafts, games, sports, special events and leisure activities for kids aged 3-5.

Work hours/locations are subject to change, but will typically be Monday- Friday 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in leading preschool activities such as arts and crafts, reading, block, science and other educational games
• Provide customer service to patrons of the Recreation Department.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness of facility.
• Perform emergency and rescue procedures.
• In charge of assisting with site operations.
• Fill out reports and file paperwork as needed.
• Open and close facility as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Other Duties And Responsibilities

The duties, essential functions and qualifications contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions, the level of knowledge, and scope of the responsibility typically required of the job. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines

• Age 19 or older with interest in preschool aged children.
• Current CPR and First Aid required within 3 months of hiring.
• Food Worker’s Card required within 6 weeks of hiring.
• Have written results of a current Mantoux TB skin test before starting work.
• Pass criminal background check performed by the Washington State Department of Early Learning and fingerprinting.
• Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be complete as re-quired by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
  
  

Knowledge Of

• Knowledge of and ability to administer CPR, AED, and First Aid.
• Various teaching styles.
  
  

Ability To

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing clearly with students, patrons, coworkers and parents.
• Maintain professionalism, reliable, mature and courteous.
• Display a positive and energetic attitude.
• Learn and apply new skills.
• Adhere to expectations as outlined in employee package.
• Provide basic problem-solving skills.
• Walk up and down stairs.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects or equipment.
• Stoop, kneel, twist, bend, crouch or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vi-sion, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus in order to maintain surveillance of students and employees.
• React efficiently and tactfully with the public and to be capable of enforcing regulations firmly and impartially.
• Communicate verbally and in writing, in person and via telephone, and across distances.
• Monitor the safety of children.
• Learn protocols associated with bodily fluids, including blood, vomit, and feces, associ-ated. This includes the ability to provide first aid and clean up bodily fluids.
• Obtain and maintain current First Aid and CPR/AED certifications.
• Recognize what needs to be done and the willingness to accomplish such work without direction on each task.
• Quickly comprehend and carry out verbal instructions.
• Communicate with customers and favorably represent the City to the public.
• Maintain clear, concise and accurate written records.
• Report on items that need attention.
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Read and record information accurately and follow both written and verbal directions.
• Ability to lift, move and handle minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to be aware of and adjust to changing surroundings.
• Accept responsibility to the health and welfare of the community by performing the responsibilities of the job in a manner that will provide efficient service to the public.
  
  

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a busy recreation facility, with some outdoor work in parks.
• May be called upon for emergencies at times other than regularly scheduled hours.
• Responsibilities may include lifting heavy objects.
• Employee will utilize standard office equipment and a personal computer.
• Work may take place at various sites and locations.
• Exposure to bodily fluids including, but not limited to, blood, feces, urine and vomit.
• The noise level is moderate to loud.
  
  

Supervision Received

Directly responsible to Recreation Supervisors, Recreation Programmers, Recreation Coordinators, and Recreation Leader II’s.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Continuing Education

Attend all required trainings, including maintaining current First Aid and CPR certifications, completing 30 hours STARS Basic Licensing Guidebook Training or meet the education exemption as outlined by the Washington State Association for the Education of Young Children (within 6 months of hire).

Compensation

Hourly wage range: $18.15 - $22.31

Application Materials

Apply online at www.cityofmlt.com/Jobs. Offline/paper application or more information can be requested at [e-mail] or 425-744-6225. Due to high volume of applications we receive, only those closely matching the qualifications will be contacted for further consideration. Please note, incomplete submissions may not be considered.

The City reserves the right to review applications and select a finalist anytime; therefore, early submission is encouraged. Position open until filled.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and the requirements of the job change.

The City of Mountlake Terrace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce and community.

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