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POSITION INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District is dedicated to providing part-time, play-based, child-centered, educational preschool programs for children ages 3-5 years old. The Teacher- Preschool designs an environment that stimulates curiosity, and utilizes a dynamic curriculum that is grounded in hands-on exploration and play.

Please submit transcripts reflecting a minimum of 12 ECE units and 2 years of teaching preschool. COVID-19 protocols will be in place. A Daily Health Screen of staff and children will be administered daily. Alameda County Public Health Department and California Department of Public Health recommendations will be followed including wearing masks, social distancing, and respecting the social bubble. Health and Safety training will be included in the orientation.

Schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please submit a District application, resume and college transcripts online at https://www.calopps.org/livermore-area-recreation-and-park-district.  Applicants who do not submit all required documents may not be considered.

SELECTION PROCESS

Based upon on all submitted materials, the applicants presenting the best job-related qualifications will be invited to proceed in the recruitment process. 

SUMMARY

Under immediate direction, plans and implements curriculum and instructional activities for Youth Services programs; continuously supervises and monitors children to ensure their safety and well-being; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from higher-level supervisory staff and direction from lead staff.  Exercises direction over lower-level staff and volunteers.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This classification is responsible for planning and implementing curriculum and instructional activities for Youth Services programs and ensuring a safe environment for participants.  Incumbents in this classification rely on experience and judgment to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the assigned program area.  Incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver services.  Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

1. Plans, maintains, and implements a diverse range of curriculum activities, lesson plans, and positive child development strategies for Youth Services to ensure a positive and safe learning environment.
2. Leads and coordinates the work of lower-level staff and volunteers.
3. Prepares and serves snacks based on established guidelines; performs clean-up and food storage duties.
4. Assists with child assessments and environmental rating scales.
5. Provides resource information to participants; receives and responds to questions, concerns, and complaints from parents, public, and school personnel; determines issues and resolves or refers to higher-level staff as appropriate.
6. Opens, secures, and cleans program areas before and after program use; prepares program areas for scheduled activities and events.
7. Monitors equipment and facilities for cleanliness and safety; reports and recommends maintenance and repair as needed.
8. Assists with monitoring inventory and supplies.
9. Performs administrative tasks, such as attending and scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining records.
10. Assists with staff training; participates in required training sessions, including safety drills and other emergency procedures; performs all work in a safe manner in accordance with policies and procedures.
11. May participate in parent meetings, public relations, outreach, and community education activities.
12. Assists with District special events as needed.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

 Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED, and 12 core units in college level coursework in child development; 24 core units are desirable.
  AND
• One-year relevant experience working in a childcare facility.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of curriculum planning and development.
• Instructional methods and techniques.
• Principles and practices of child development.
• General early education subject matter areas.
• Safety practices and equipment related to the work.
• Rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Principles and practices of customer service, techniques for providing a high level of customer service.
• Principles and practices of recordkeeping.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Modern office practices, methods, computer equipment, and applications related to the work.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and implement early childhood curriculum and age appropriate activities.
• Provide effective leadership in a classroom and childcare setting.
• Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction.
• Monitor and enforce relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Administer first aid, CPR, and AED as needed.
• Maintain order and safety in a crowded and noisy environment.
• Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.
• Perform work as directed in an efficient, effective, safe, and timely manner.
• Respond appropriately to changing situations.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills and establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.

Licenses and Certifications:

• At time of appointment, California Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record maintained throughout employment.
• Completion of American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED training within six months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.

• California Child Development Permit at the Associate Teacher Level.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess:  mobility to perform moderate physical work; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio.  The classification supports indoor and outdoor programs requiring frequent walking, running, conducting exercises, and related physical activities.  Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, calculator, or tools and equipment used in assigned program area.  Program activities may require sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; the ability to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds or heavier weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Incumbents work in both indoor and outdoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels.  May work in controlled temperature conditions, cold and hot temperatures, or inclement weather conditions.  May be exposed to communicable illnesses, blood, and body fluids.  Incumbents will interact with individuals in interpreting and enforcing rules, policies, and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents may be assigned an irregular work schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and holidays. 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

• Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
• Medical exam, legally mandated immunizations, tuberculosis, and drug testing clearance.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the selection process.  Request for reasonable accommodation during the selection process may be made by contacting the Human Resources Office prior to the final filing date.

LARPD is an Equal Opportunity/ADA Employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization.

DEFINITION
 
Inspects plans of building and construction for compliance with building codes, laws and ordinances, particularly those involving electrical codes during phases of construction, reconstruction or alteration projects to assure conformance with approved plans and specifications and the requirements of applicable codes and regulations; trains and instructs other inspectors on electrical inspections and provides working lead assistance to other inspectors as required.
 
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
 
This is a skilled journey-level class that requires independence of action, judgement and discretion in interpreting plans and specifications and enforcing local, state, and federal construction regulations.

Examples of Essential Duties: 

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
 
Performs skilled inspection work in enforcing compliance with the City's building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and energy codes plus other related local and state ordinances.
 
Assists the general public, contractors, architects and engineers by interpreting and giving detailed explanation of requirements and application of building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes and related local and state ordinances.
 
Makes joint field inspections with Building Inspectors during construction of building to ensure compliance with applicable laws and ordinances and related local and state ordinances.
 
 Helps train and provides working  assistance in specialty to Building Inspectors in the performance of their duties, reviews output and quality of work performed, and provides an evaluation of same to management.
 
Keep records and reports of inspections and enters inspection results and corrections into the City's computerized tracking and reporting system.
 
Review applications for building permits, help applicants fill in required permit data and sees that all required documents and data are included.
 
Orders corrections and improvements as necessary and follows up on rejected work to see that corrections are made.
 
Reviews and approves plans and provides inspections of industrial and commercial buildings to insure compliance with electrical codes and ordinances.
 
May consult with designers or builders regarding load and service requirements in electrical plans.
 
Inspects major commercial and industrial construction for conformance with electrical codes.
 
Prepares correspondence regarding inspections and code requirements.
 
Checks instances of hazards in electrical equipment or wiring and recommends necessary corrections.
 
Reviews complex electrical inspection work.
 
Provides information to public on building regulations.
 
Meets and confers with Building Official and Supervising Building Inspector regarding various pertinent matters.
 
Devises forms, files and other procedures necessary for the efficient operation of the Building Inspection Division.
 
Performs related work as necessary.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Knowledge of:

•  Building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and housing codes with specialized knowledge of materials and standards to be applied in electrical construction.

Ability to:

•  Effectively train and provide working lead assistance to subordinate personnel.
• Read and interpret building plans and specifications and to enforce their application.
• Prepare clear and concise written reports.
• Deal effectively and tactfully with fellow employees, the general public, architects and engineers.
• Research and study the various building housing, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes, laws and ordinances.
• Perform moderate to heavy amounts of paperwork.
• Perform the physical aspects of a field inspection.

Typical Qualifications:

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

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Experience:  Four (4) years of experience as a journey level electrician preferably including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.

OR

Two (2) years of electrical inspection experience involving major commercial or industrial installations.
 
Education:  Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
 
Licenses and Certificates:  Possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License. Possess and maintain an International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Commercial Electrical Inspector. ICC Certification as a Commercial Combination Inspector and/or Residential Combination Inspector is highly desirable.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: One (1) Year
 

Candidates must submit a completed City of Hayward job application, license, copy of transcript, typing certificate, and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications.  Be sure to scan and attach a copy of your International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Commercial Electrical Inspector (ICC Certification as a Commercial Combination Inspector and/or Residential Combination Inspector is highly desirable) to your on-line application; certificates may also be emailed to employment@hayward-ca.gov no later than review date.  Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.

Based on the information provided, employment applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications.  Those best qualified may be invited to the next phase of the process, which may include an oral, practical, written examination and/or supplemental questionnaires reviewed by subject matter experts.

The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department derived from any of the exam processes mentioned above.  Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.

Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.

Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com. 

THE POSITIONS

Under direct supervision, the Public Service Assistant II will perform litter/trash pick-up, barbeque maintenance, leaf/debris pick-up, and miscellaneous park duties in Central Park and other community parks.  The Public Service Assistant II will also perform related duties as assigned.
 
WORK SCHEDULE

The positions work up to a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week and may be required to work a regular shift that includes evening and weekend hours. These temporary assignments are limited to 999 hours per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).
 
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

- Pick up and remove trash and litter from various City of Fremont parks
- Maintain park barbeques
- Leaf/debris cleanup
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Site Supervisor Qualifications:

BA in Early Childhood development preferred, but may qualify in one of the following ways:

1. 24 ECE units covering Child Development; Child, Family, and Community; and     preschool curriculum.
a. Plus 3 units of Administration of Preschool
b. Plus 4 years of teaching experience
or
2. A.A. in Child Development or ECE
a. Plus 3 units of Administration of Preschool
b. Plus 2 years of teaching experience
or
3. B.A. in Child Development or ECE
a. Plus 3 units of Administration of Preschool
b. Plus 1 years of teaching experience

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 3 hours per day for 100 days in a calendar year teaching in a licensed child care facility equals one year of experience. Experience begins only after completion of first 6 ECE units.

The Site Supervisor will report to the Director, work in the classroom and supervises the Teachers and Aides.

This is a classroom position, not an administrative/office position. 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

1. Assume the full responsibility of the Director in the Directors absence.
2. Site Supervisor will work in classroom for assigned shift and may be asked to substitute when needed.
3. Support staff with discipline challenges and parent concerns.
4. Site Supervisor must have the experience/ability to create an age appropriate curriculum. Curriculum should align with morning and or afternoon curriculum.
5. Act as support for Director, keeping the Director informed of situations in all areas; i.e. via email, communication log, incident report or accident report.
6. Act as an example to all staff.
7. As site supervisor, help with the planning and purchasing of snack items.
8. As site supervisor, help with inventory and purchasing of school supplies.
9. As site supervisor, help with students files, portfolios, observations, assessments, and work to meet licensing standards.
10. As site supervisor, help with administrative office duties.
11. As site supervisor, help with schedules, gives tours, and assists with enrollment of new students.
12. Interact with the parents/public in a positive and courteous manner, both on the  phone and in person.
13. Work with the director in completing yearly employee evaluations.
14. Attend all after hour staff and parent meetings or special events.
15. Work with the Director in short term and long term staffing assignments, scheduling substitutes when necessary.
16. Keep bathrooms, storage rooms, kitchen, and classroom neat, clean, and orderly.
Ability to attain CPR, First Aid & AED certifications prior to first day of program. Must possess a valid California Driver’s License.
 

Teacher’s Aide Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years old, or a high school graduate, or in a high school occupational program.

The aides report to the Teachers, the Director and the Assistant Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

1. An aide shall only work under the direct supervision of a teacher, and cannot be left alone with groups of children except under the following circumstances: An aide may watch napping children and may escort children as individuals and as a group.
2. Supervise and insure the safety and well-being of the children at all times, being alert for the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group.
3. Assist assigned teacher in any way possible including the following:
a. Prepare a daily activity
b. Prepare and serve snack
c. As directed by the teacher, implement the daily program.
d. As directed by the teacher, assist with portfolio collections.
e. As directed by the teacher, help with classroom décor.
f. Keep bathrooms, storage rooms, kitchen, and classroom neat, clean, and orderly.
4. If qualified, may assume temporary responsibilities of a teacher in the absence of the teacher.
5. Attend all after hour staff and parent meetings or special events.
6. Be familiar with and follow all preschool policies and procedures.
7. Once Teacher Aide has worked/substituted in classroom for 3 months or 120 hrs with 12+units in ECE they are eligible for a secondary pay rate as Teacher.
 

Only applicants with minimum 6 ECE/CD units will be considered for this position.

Ability to attain CPR, First Aid & AED certifications prior to first day of program. Must possess a valid California Driver’s License.

($11.00 - $12.59 per hour; 15+ hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.) 
 
 

($16.00 - $17.00 per hour; 25 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm)

Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, this individual must be qualified as a California State licensed Master Teacher. Applicants must be reliable, responsible, and flexible, and enjoy working with children ages 2-5. This position provides assistance in the planning and development of the classroom curriculum as well as the supervision and instruction of a preschool classroom. Responsibilities include assisting in leading day to day lessons of the classroom, supervising outside activities and lunch time, etc.

Qualifications:

This position requires 12-24 ECE/CD units with core courses, plus16 GE units.

Applicants must have at least 2-3 years experience working with children ages 2-5.

Ability to attain CPR, First Aid and AED certifications prior to first day of program. Must possess a valid California Driver’s License.