Preschool Instructor I

Examples of duties:

• Establish and model positive behaviors for children in their classrooms.
• Attend to the emotional, social and developmental needs of children.
• Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents.
• Manage classroom activities including lessons, play and breaks.
• Help children reach developmental milestones.
• Encourage children to interact with each other to develop social skills.
• Provide appropriate supervision of children at all times.

A complete job description can be found here.

Part-time positions are paid an hourly rate and can work up to a maximum of 129 hours per month.  Part-time positions are at-will, are not eligible for health or retirement benefits and do not accrue leave time with the exception of State-mandated sick leave (40 hours per year).

The ideal candidate will have: 

• Ability to develop activities that are fun and educational for young children.
• Ability to instruct young children in rules of conduct and learning new tasks.
• Ability to adapt to children’s learning styles.
• Ability to effectively communicate with children and parents.
• Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to the various needs of children and parents.
• Patience and compassion suitable for working with young children.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Equivalent to a high school diploma and twelve (12) semester units of college level course work in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or Psychology is preferred.

Experience: One (1) year work experience in a leadership capacity in a youth-oriented or classroom environment is required. Work experience may be supplemented with volunteer experience if the volunteer experience is in a leadership capacity in a youth-oriented or classroom environment. Volunteer experience is subject to verification and will be prorated based on actual hours volunteered.

License: Select positions may require the possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record as conditions of initial and continued employment. Must be at least 18 years of age if required to drive vehicles for City business.

Certification: Select positions may require the ability to obtain CPR & First Aid Certificates within 30 days of hire as a condition of continued employment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Child Abuse Reporting:  Selectees for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting.This recruitment is currently open and continuous but may close without further notice at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and submit necessary documents as soon as possible. 

Applicants can apply online at www.cityofvacaville.com.  Application packets may also be requested in person at the Human Resources Department at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 or by calling (707) 449-5101.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet.

IMPORTANT: Contact with applicants will primarily occur via email. Please ensure that your application indicates a valid email address which you check on a regular basis.

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Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must provide a valid TB certificate and successfully complete the pre-placement process for this position before a final offer will be extended.  Pre-placement assessments for this position include education/experience verification, DMV review,  Livescan (FBI/DOJ fingerprint review) and drug screen.   

Salary : $20 - $23