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Description
The City of Menlo Park is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Child Care Teachers to support high-quality early childhood and school-age programs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, a passion for working with young children, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a teaching team. Successful candidates will help create a safe, engaging, and nurturing learning environment where children can develop socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively. Responsibilities include assisting with the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum, facilitating play-based learning experiences, supervising children, and supporting activities that foster creativity, independence, self-confidence, and positive peer relationships. The ideal candidate brings a positive attitude, flexibility, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for children and families. Candidates should enjoy being actively engaged with children throughout the day and support the City’s high standards for licensed child care programs.
This position supports multiple City-operated child care programs and may be assigned to work at any of the City’s child care sites based on program needs and scheduling requirements. Our child care programs run year-round, Mondays through Fridays.
Locations:
Menlo Children's Center Preschool and After School - 801 Laurel St., Menlo Park, 94025
Belle Haven Child Development Center - 410 Ivy Drive, Menlo Park, 94025
Belle Haven After School Program - 100 Terminal Ave, Menlo Park 94025
This position is a part-time, hourly, non-benefited classification limited to a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year (or approximately 20 hours a week).
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic and a desire to work with preschool and school-age children on class activities and projects; plans age-appropriate curriculum, learning experiences and activities to develop, physical, language, and social skills; and designs activities to enhance the child’s self-esteem and independence.
Essential Job Functions
The duties of a Child Care Teacher include, but are not limited to:
Child Care Teachers plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children ages 18 months through 11 years in a licensed child care environment and work collaboratively with a teaching team to create a safe, engaging, play-based learning environment. Duties include providing for the care and supervision of children at all times; supporting children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development; maintaining a clean and organized classroom; ensuring the health and safety of children; communicating effectively with children, families, and staff; following licensing regulations and City policies; and assisting with daily program routines and indoor and outdoor activities.
Physical Requirements
This position requires a high level of physical activity and mobility. Duties include frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, and sitting on the floor while interacting and engaging with children at their level. Staff must actively supervise children indoors and outdoors, participate in classroom and playground activities, and move quickly to respond to children’s needs to ensure their safety. The position also requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials and objects, including children, weighing up to 30 pounds.
Minimum Qualifications
CHILD CARE TEACHER I
- Equivalent to high school graduation or GED, plus a minimum of twelve (12) units of course work in Early Childhood Education, recreation, physical education, elementary education, or closely related field. Twenty-four (24) units preferred.
- An A.A. Degree in early childhood education preferred.
- Equivalent of six (6) months’ experience in licensed group child care program or comparable setting or possession of a Children’s Center Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Preparation and Licensing, or equivalent experience to provide the required knowledge and abilities.
Licenses and Certifications
CHILD CARE TEACHER I
- Possession of a valid California driver's license; and a satisfactory driving record, if assigned to the after school program (children in kindergarten – fifth grade).
- Ability to obtain American Red Cross First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate. Must maintain and renew certification per the American Red Cross guidelines.
Benefits
Hourly rate: $32.99 - $40.10 depending on experience.
These are non-benefited temporary positions. A temporary employee may not work more than 1000 hours per year and will receive sick leave in accordance with State Law.
Special Instructions
This recruitment will be continuously screened and candidates may be contacted for interviews until the position is filled.
The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources at (650) 330-6670 for accommodation requests.
Before receiving an offer of employment, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a reference criminal conviction history questionnaire and DOJ fingerprinting.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.