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Recreation - Preschool Instructor (20703740)

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Child Care Services
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Northern California Inland
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Part-Time
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Continuous
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$32.00-$36.00 Hourly
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About Mill Valley

The City of Mill Valley is 14 miles north of San Francisco and 40 miles from California’s famous wine country. Mill Valley is a town with a rich and eclectic cultural history and a lively and engaged citizenry.

Mill Valley is primarily a suburban community, with distinctive residential neighborhoods representing the many eras of the town’s growth from a small mill town to the modern full-service city it is today. Our approximately 14,000 residents live in a 4.8 square mile area, although we serve as the center for a larger unincorporated Mill Valley area with more than 30,000 residents.

The City of Mill Valley has a staff of almost 150 regular employees. 

 

The City of Mill Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects a diverse workforce and community. It is committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive workspace that is welcoming to all. 

Applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. 

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Location

180 Camino Alto Mill Valley, 94941

Description

DEFINITION: Under general supervision of the Youth and Teens Supervisor, the Preschool Instructor plans, organizes, and implements preschool programming for children ages 3-5 years old in the Kinder Cubs Preschool Program, our preparatory class for Transitional Kindergarten (TK.) Program hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30am – 1:00pm.  Approximately 20-23 hours per week including curriculum preparation time. Substitute and floating positions in other youth programs also available daily from 8:30am - 5:30pm. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

The following duties are essential to the success of this position:

  • Knowledge and understanding of the appropriate curriculum to prepare preschoolers for Transitional Kindergarten (TK.)

  • Ability to develop, coordinate, plan, implement and supervise the day-to-day activities, themes, and special events for an ongoing 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 science.

  • Ability to lead groups of preschoolers in various activities.

  • Motivate and manage preschool staff. 

  • Must be a team player and have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
  • Practice proper hygiene, with self and children, to deter the spread of disease (colds, flu, etc).
  • 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.
  • Must be able to lift 50lbs

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.

 

Note: This position is a part-time, non-benefitted position. 

Ideal Candidate

  1. ECE courses desired, but not required.
  2. Certifications - Has certifications or is willing to obtain certifications within 2 weeks of obtaining the job.
  3. Availability to work flexible hours outside of a typical workday (weeknights and weekends)
  4. Customer Service oriented (patient and responsive)
  5. Attention to Detail
  6. Prompt, timely

Benefits

  1. Opportunity to work in a wonderful facility with supportive colleagues.
  2. Receive a membership to our Aquatic and Fitness Center with employment.
  3. Receive discounts to programs, please ask hiring staff more about how to qualify for this opportunity.

Special Instructions

The City of Mill Valley utilizes CalOpps.org to accept and process employment applications.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the City's official application form but should accompany the application. All applications and resumes will be reviewed to select those applicants whose qualifications appear to most closely match the requirements of the position. A limited number of qualified applicants may be invited to participate in the subsequent phase(s) of the recruitment process, which may include one or more of the following: written examination, performance examination, assessment exercises, oral interviews, and complete background checks. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Paper applications may be obtained from the City of Mill Valley at City Hall, 26 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941 or by calling (415) 388-4033

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone: 
(415)383-1370
Contact email: 
sbruni@cityofmillvalley.org