The City of San Rafael Library & Recreation Department, Child Care Division, is accepting applications for Child Care Instructor II to work in our School-Age Programs at Mary Silveira and Vallecito Children’s Centers. Under the supervision of the Child Care Director, the Child Care Instructor II will provide developmental care and supervision to children enrolled in the childcare program; implement age-appropriate curriculum for children; establish and maintain supportive relationships with children and parents. Incumbents in this position assume primary responsibility for planning, scheduling, and organizing curriculum and other activities for childcare participants. In the absence of the Child Care Director, the Child Care Instructor II may assume those duties.

This position performs the following essential job duties (including but not limited to):

• Plan, implement and supervise enrichment and recreation-based programs.
• Develop age-appropriate curriculum and activities to stimulate children’s cognitive skills, abilities, and development.
• Evaluate needs of children, staff, and site to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children and staff.
• Maintain accurate attendance and enrollment records; maintain appropriate confidential records.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of subordinate childcare staff.
• Monitor and order classroom supplies and materials as needed.

To be eligible for this position you must have knowledge of:

• Stages and phases of Child Development.
• Age-appropriate curriculum development and implementation.
• Principles of parent communication and support.
• Instruction, supervision, and classroom management techniques.
• Appropriate disciplinary techniques.

To be eligible for this position you must possess the ability to:

• Plan and implement curriculum based on principles of Child Development.
• Supervise and coordinate staff and children.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Work cooperatively to achieve program goals.
• Interact and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with children, parents, staff, host school and community members.
• Manage time, activities, and resources effectively.
• Work as scheduled.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of twelve (12) units of Early Childhood Education.
• One year (12 months) experience working with children in a group setting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Department of Justice and FBI fingerprint clearance
• Prefer possession of a valid California Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to perform physical activities such as but not limited to lifting or carrying children or heavy items (up to 40 lbs.) unassisted, reaching, bending, standing, or walking. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required. A City of San Rafael application is required. Resumes do not substitute for the City of San Rafael application. Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application since this information will be used to determine who will be invited to participate in the next phase of the examination process. The examination process may include the following: application appraisal and oral board interview examination. The passing point for the oral board examination final score will be 70%. Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a pre-placement physical examination, drug screen, a background check, and fingerprinting. To file an application, go online to www.calopps.org. Select “Member Agencies”. Select “San Rafael”. Follow this link to submit an application for this position: https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20380336

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the interview process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the test date.

For More Information Call: 415-485-3386

The City of San Rafael offers an attractive compensation and benefits program. The salary range for this position is $3,231 - 3,928 monthly, DOQ/DOE and a competitive benefits program including:

• Retirement: The City is a part of the Marin County Employee Retirement Association (MCERA) plan, which offers reciprocity between agencies in CalPERS (this is part of the 37 Act County System);
  • Classic Employees (Tier 2- hired on or after 7/1/2011) – 2% @ 55 formula, highest three years of compensation.
  • PEPRA employees - (hired after 1/1/13 or with 6-month break in service) are eligible for a 2% at 62 formula, highest 3-year average compensation.
• Health Insurance: Full flex cafeteria plan which can be applied to a health plan or converted to cash (Employee Only - $804.36; Employee 1 - $1,226.68 Employee Family - $1,364.24; Waive Coverage $300.00)
• Life and Long Term Disability Insurance: $5,000 basic life insurance and long-term disability is two-thirds of the salary up to $1,000 per month
• Dental Insurance: Fully paid premiums for employee and eligible dependents
• Vision Insurance: Fully paid premium for employee – employee responsible for eligible dependent cost if enrolled.
• Deferred Comp – Participation is voluntary.
• Annual Leave: Vacation 10 days (1-3 years of service/6.25 hours earned per month); 12 days of Sick Leave per year; 12 holidays; 1 floating holiday.
• Gym Reimbursement: Employees eligible to receive up to $16.50 per month reimbursement for paid gym memberships.
• Bilingual Pay: Eligible to receive $150 per month for certified fluency
• Social Security: The City of San Rafael does not contribute to social security
• Work Week: 35 hours per week/7 hours per day