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Description
Under the general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, the Preschool Site Supervisor I will assist in managing a preschool classroom, develop lesson plans, and effectively promote the emotional, physical, mental, and social wellbeing in a classroom environment. The Preschool Site Supervisor I will be responsible for collaborating with Preschool Site Supervisor II with planning and implementing of a program to teach young children and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe, and well maintained. They must ensure the development and safety of the children are in accordance with relevant state licensing policies.
CLASS CHARACTERISITICS:
Preschool Site Supervisor I is an entry-level class in the Preschool Site Supervisor series in the Community and Recreation Services Department. Incumbents in this class will provide professional and technical support in the administration of the programs. The Preschool Site Supervisor I is distinguished from the Preschool Site Supervisor II, as the former is the entry-level class in training and learning the full scope of the assigned duties and the latter is a journey-level class and has a high degree of independence, level of responsibility, and greater complexity of the assignments.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only):
- Collaborate with Preschool Site Supervisor II to present a daily curriculum for the children which includes the preparation of engaging creative activities, games, outdoor activities, and teaching programs that are age and culturally appropriate.
- Actively teach learning activities to the children.
- Research available teaching methods to best meet the interest and needs of the children.
- Establish routines and ensure daily schedule is followed.
- Plan and supervise field trips and class projects.
- Discuss disciplinary issues with parents in an appropriate and sensitive manner; provide parents with resources.
- Promote early education and literacy by reading books to the children or having them engage in activities.
- Develop positive and transparent relations with parents. Maintain communication with parents and staff verbally and in writing.
- Attend to the basic needs of the children such as dressing, feeding, and teaching the children proper hygiene and bathroom etiquette.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organized classroom. Maintain inventory; select, store, and issue classroom supplies, equipment, and materials.
- Maintain complete and accurate records of children’s files, sign-in-out sheets, incident/accident reports, and staff records.
- Observe children, document social / educational development, and clearly and frequently communicate progress with parents, keeping them informed of program expectations, program activities and their child’s progress, and provide guidance as needed.
- Create a positive preschool and work environment that includes providing safety, enrichment, and the building of children’s esteem.
- Implement positive discipline and behavior modification as needed.
- Participate in professional workshops that work for the improvement of early childhood education.
- Responsible for opening, closing and security the facility. Ensure monthly safety and fire drills.
- Additional related duties as assigned by Recreation Supervisor and Program Coordinator.
Ideal Candidate
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
An AA in Child Development or a minimum of 60 units which include 24 ECE/CD units with core courses, 16 GE units plus 6 administration units and 2 adult supervision units. Must have two (2) years’ experience working with children ages 2-5 as a qualified Site Supervisor.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Possession of CPR, AED & First Aid certifications and Mandated Reporter Training Certificate by the first day of employment.
Child Development Site Supervisor Permit desirable.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge Of:
- Early childhood development including but limited to social/emotional (trauma informed practice), language and literacy, cognitive, and physical development.
- Practices, procedures, programs, services, operation, and administration of childcare programs like but not limited to the California Learning Foundations and Curriculum Frameworks strategies.
- Relevant CDC regulations, California State Licensing codes and laws relating to Preschool Program.
Ability To:
- Ensure safe risk management practices.
- Implement creativity in the various experiences and activities for children including songs, games and storytelling.
- Be compassionate and caring towards others.
- Promote literacy and early education programs.
- Be a role model and mentor to staff.
- Supervise and comfort children in a nurturing manner.
- Demonstrate effective verbal, listening and communication skills to children and adults.
- Integrate special needs children in a positive and respectful manner.
- Discuss identified problems and needs with professionals as appropriate.
- Plan and participate in community and school events and activities (i.e. Open House, graduations, department, and city events).
- Develop monthly curriculum and daily lesson plans; adhere and monitor program budget; maintain current, accurate and confidential client files.
- Demonstrate strong supervisory and team building skills, time management and problem-solving skills and can make decisions effectively.
- Deal courteously and effectively with people of all diverse, cultural, and socio-economic levels under hostile and emergency situations.
- Learn and implement the principles, practices, procedures, laws and ordinances, terminology, and operation of equipment used in law enforcement and crime prevention and investigation.
WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
The City of Union City is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Union City will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Ability to work in a classroom environment as well as outdoors playground, open field and walkways around the facility; frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise and unpleasant odors. Must possess the ability to lift up to 35 pounds (weight of a child) occasionally and frequently carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
This is a classroom position, not an administrative/office position.
This position will require fingerprinting and a current TB test.
Travel: Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary.
Benefits
BENEFITS: The following benefits pertain to positions designated in the SEIU group.
Retirement: CalPERS enrollment in either 2% @ 60 (Classic Employees) or the new 2% @ 62 (New Employees) formula is dependent on the individual’s eligibility, as per AB 340. The City does not participate in Social Security therefore there are no Social Security tax deductions (except 1.45% Medicare).
Life Insurance: Premium is paid by the City. Life insurance and AD&D is equal to $100,000 each. Short-term disability insurance premium shared by the City and employee. Additional voluntary supplemental life insurance is available.
Medical/Dental: The City provides $2,200*/month to purchase medical, dental and vision benefits.
Leaves*: 8 hours of sick leave/month with no limit on accumulation; 80 hours of vacation per year for the first three years of service; 12 holidays and 24 floating holiday hours.
Other: Educational Reimbursement for approved coursework; 9/80 work schedule, with alternate Fridays off. Deferred Compensation Plan available.
*All benefits will be prorated for part time positions.
Special Instructions
APPLICATION PROCESS:
The selection process may consist of, but limited to one or more of the following components:
- Screening for Best Qualified
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Written Exam
- Performance Exam
- Oral Interview
Resumes may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Applicants who are invited to continue in the selection process will be notified by e-mail. Successful candidates’ names will be placed on an employment eligibility list. The eligibility list will remain in effect for a minimum of one year from the date the list is established. Additional vacancies that occur for this classification may be hired from the list.
As part of the application process, you may be requested to furnish certain criminal history.