Are you looking for a great opportunity to connect with your community while investing in your future? Do you want to see first-hand what it’s like to engage in active, multi-generational work that directly contributes to the well-being of our greater Mill Valley community? If you answered yes, then you belong with Mill Valley Recreation! With our team, you will create memorable experiences while cultivating new and lasting connections within our greater Southern Marin Community. You will have the opportunity to grow and learn through consistent, quality training and, apply your learning through direct hands-on experience.
DEFINITION: Under general supervision the aide assists in planning, organizing, and implementing preschool programming for children ages 3-5 years old. Program hours are M-F PM 8:30am – 1:00pm and/or MWF 8:30am - 1:00pm. Approximately 15 – 30 hours a week. Substitute and floating positions also available 8:30am - 1:00pm.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
The following duties are essential to the success of this position:
- Ability to develop, coordinate, plan, implement and supervise the day-to-day activities, themes, and special events for an ongoing summer day preschool classroom.
- Create and maintain a safe, challenging, and creative classroom environment.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service and communicate effectively with co-workers, parents, and preschoolers.
- Supervise, direct, and motivate preschoolers as well as colleagues with a positive attitude.
- Maintain registration, attendance, and activity records; ensure the proper pick-up/drop-off of preschoolers.
- Encourage good behavior, appropriate manners, and active play by both staff and preschoolers.
- Possess strong leadership skills in one or more of the following areas: arts, crafts, sports, playground games, drama, songs/music, nature, or special events.
- Ability to lead groups of preschoolers in various activities.
- Motivate staff and preschoolers through example.
- Must be a team player and have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Create and maintain a positive environment.
- Practice proper hygiene, with self and children, to deter the spread of disease (colds, flu, etc).
- Enthusiasm and motivation.
- Respond professionally to emergencies, provide care according to the level of training.
- Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
- The ability to speak English clearly and understandably.
- Perform related duties as required.
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training, and experience, which likely provides the required knowledge and abilities.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Candidates receiving a conditional job offer must pass a pre-placement fingerprint review. Candidate must provide a TB negative test result document. Candidates must possess a current CPR/AED and First Aid certificate and be comfortable calling 911 in an emergency.
