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Description
Under the general supervision of the Program Director, we are seeking professional, passionate, and energetic individuals who can successfully manage a preschool classroom, develop lesson plans, and effectively promote emotional, physical, mental, and social wellbeing in a classroom environment. The Holly Preschool program strives to create an environment inspiring each child’s individual creativity and self-expression. Children participate in arts/crafts, music, body movement, basic science, cognitive games, creative/dramatic play, cooking, circle and story time, fine and gross motor skill building, and phonics awareness. This is a classroom position, not an administrative/office position.
Ideal Candidate
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only):
Plan, organize, and implement activities that support early childhood education and socialization.
Lead a variety of activities including, but not limited to, arts and crafts, organized games, story time, music/singing activities, science, cooking, early writing skills, and interactive circle time.
Ensure proper safety precautions are observed.
Maintain and care for supplies, equipment, and the facility.
Report any supply requests and facility maintenance needs.
Set up daily snacks, change diapers and support toilet training.
Help with preparation of monthly newsletter.
Complete assigned paperwork, including timecards and incident and accident reports.
Communicate regularly with parents and staff to disseminate information and build positive relationships.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have knowledge of early childhood education principles, curriculum development, and best practices.
- Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Completion of 12 units of Early Childhood Education including the four core classes: Child/Human Growth & Development; Child/Family/Community or Child and Family Relations; and Programs/Curriculum.
Completion of 24 units of Early Childhood Education including the four core classes: Child/Human Growth & Development; Child/Family/Community or Child and Family Relations; and Programs/Curriculum is preferred.
Possessing a valid California Driver’s License is preferred.
Have 1 - 2 years’ experience working with children ages 2 – 5 years in a preschool or childcare setting is preferred.
Special Instructions
Application should be completed on-line via the CalOpps website.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Application materials will be reviewed and evaluated using, in part, the criteria contained in this brochure.
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.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
The City of Union City provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request. Please contact the Human Resources Department (hr@unioncity.org) if you will need reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the selection process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The City of Union City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.