Description

• Plan and implement pre-school classes, activities, programs, and services;
• Instruct children in physical, social development, and readiness skills;
• Prepare facilities and materials for program;
• Receive, process, and file applications;
• Prepare and maintain files and records, including applications;
• Enroll program participants;
• Enforce program and activity rules and regulations;
• Assist with the cleaning and maintaining of facility and equipment;
• Receive visitors, answer questions, and provide information about programs and activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain CPR/first aid and medication administration certification within 30 days from hire date.
• The City's pre-school program is licensed under the Commonwealth of Virginia as a daytime child care center, and candidates must meet minimum standards as set forth by the Virginia Department of Education.
• Availability to work Mondays - Fridays from 8:30am - 12:30pm from mid-August to mid/late May each year. Two of these shifts each week will require you to work additional hours (from 12:30pm until 3:00pm) for planning sessions. Any deviations from this schedule must fit business needs and will require the approval of the department.
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The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

• Drug Screen;
• Fingerprinting;
• Tuberculosis (TB) Test; and
• Criminal Background Investigation.

Supplemental Information

To Apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 06/21/2024)

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health and Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Leave
• 15.5 paid holidays
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account
• Virginia Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Plan through MissionSquare
• Employee Assistance Program