PTS Assistant Preschool Teacher

Salary : $18.68 - $19.82 Hourly

Location : Santa Clarita, CA

Job Type : Part-time / Temporary / Seasonal

Job Number : 2025-1

Department : Recreation and Community Services

Division : Recreation and Community Services

Opening Date : 01 / 16 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Description / Duties & Responsibilities

The City of Santa Clarita is currently recruiting for a part-time, temporary, seasonal (PTS) Assistant Preschool Teacher. Under supervision of the Recreation and Community Services Supervisor and Coordinator, this position will work directly with the Primetime Preschool program. Primetime Preschool serves children ages 3-5 at multiple locations providing kindergarten readiness with a curriculum that develops young learners socially, emotionally, physically, and academically.

This position will work during the school year, September through May, Monday through Friday from 8 : 00 a.m. - 1 : 00 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizes, plans and works directly with the Recreation and Community Services Coordinator and Preschool Teacher to provide preschool programs for children
• Assists in the organization, set-up, clean-up, and opening and closing duties at various facilities
• Provides customer service to customers and parents of program participants, including responding to inquiries, supplying accurate information, and responding to questions over the phone, through e-mail and on-site at City facilities
• Assists Preschool Teacher with developing, implementing and leading the academic curriculum and planned daily activities
• Organizes, prioritizes and follows up on work assignments
• Maintains a well-organized, safe, and inviting classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children
• Supervises and leads children, establishing positive relationships with program participants
• Leads the classroom and develops curriculum in Preschool Teacher's absence
• Addresses behavior concerns in the classroom when necessary
• Maintains awareness of children's needs and ensures proper staff / child ratio
• Handles sign-in / out procedures and communicates with parents when necessary
• Performs First Aid and responds to emergencies
• Purchases classroom materials and supplies with budget provided in Preschool Teacher's absence
• Creates and maintains various forms, logs, and reports for program areas, including incident / accident reports
• Communicates with other City divisions / departments
• Attends meetings and training sessions
• Performs other duties, as directed by Recreation Supervisor, Coordinator, and / or Preschool Teacher

Education and Experience

Knowledge and Abilities

Additional Information

An online completed City application form is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application. Applications left incomplete, or with a reference to attachments may be rejected. The selection process will include one or more of the following : written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing skill assessment, and / or oral interviews that may be conducted in person and / or via video conferencing. Applicants that meet minimum qualifications and are selected for interviews will be required to disclose information regarding criminal convictions. If you require special accommodations to participate in the application / selection process, please notify Human Resources for assistance.

All offers of employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States and successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical which may include a drug screen and Physical Abilities Test, negative TB test on file, and Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees.

As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code §§ 3100-3109). Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees, except those excluded by law, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need.

In compliance with California law, positions working with children are required to be mandated child abuse reporters. A mandated reporter is an individual who is obligated by law to report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.

In addition, part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) employees may be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment.

PTS workers are at-will. Generally, PTS employees are limited to no more than 999 hours.

For more information and to apply online, please visit www.santaclarita.gov / jobs.

APPLICATION DEADLINE : This position will remain open until filled.

First Review : Thursday, January 30, 2025

The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Part-time, temporary, seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits and must participate in ICMA-RC (deferred compensation as a replacement for Social Security).

Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent? (Proof will be required prior to job offer)

Have you completed at least six Childhood Education units? (Proof will be required prior to job offer)

Do you possess a minimum of one year of paid experience working in a preschool or child care program? Please describe.

Please share what interests you most about this position.

Are you available to work Monday through Friday from 8 : 00 a.m. - 1 : 00 p.m. during the school year, as well as various hours for meetings, trainings, shopping and planning?

Required Question

Salary : $19 - $20