Hourly - Preschool Co-Teacher

Position Description At the Community Arts Preschool program, we believe that a child's work is play. Our highly experienced and caring teachers provide child-centered, play-based, and arts-integrated experiences inspired by Reggio Emilia practices. Community Arts Preschool is a part-time, recreational enrichment program of the Center for Community Arts program in the City of Walnut Creek's Arts and Recreation Department.

There are three preschool locations:

Civic Park, Heather Farm, and Shadelands. Each program site has its own unique approach and provides a safe, nurturing environment that promotes the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of each child. Representative Duties Community Arts Preschool is seeking Co-Teachers (also known as Assistant Preschool Teachers) for our Shadelands, Heather Farm, and Civic Park locations. This is a part-time, hourly, non-benefited job opportunity. Duties associated with this position include, and are not limited to, the following: Assist students at learning centers throughout the classroom; Classroom maintenance: prepare materials and supplies, maintain cleanliness, setup and oversee learning centers with guidance from the Lead Teacher; Supervise outdoor play; Step in as the Lead Teacher as needed including leading circle and story time, and music; Attend and contribute to bi-weekly staff meetings; Actively participate in team planning and trainings, and Communicate child concerns and family needs to Lead Preschool Teacher and team. Qualifications Guidelines All Preschool Teachers and Co-Teachers have completed high school (or equivalent) and must be at least 18 years old at the time of hire. Preschool Teachers and Co-Teachers are also required to complete the following prior to employment: Current vaccination and TB Screening, CPR and First Aid Certification, and Mandated Reporter training. In addition, candidates considered for employment will undergo California DOJ and FBI fingerprinting as part of the background process. Supplemental Information An application, resume and cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications for the position is required for your application to be considered complete. Applicants must apply online at www.walnutcreekca.gov/careers. Applicants possessing the

MOST DESIRABLE

qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which may include an interview, and other testing elements as deemed appropriate. All applicants will be notified by email as to whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process. If special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please provide the Human Resources Department with advance notice and every attempt will be made to consider your request. Human Resources can be reached via phone at 925-943-5815 between 8am-5pm and via email at jobs@walnut-creek.org. Please see the class specification at www.walnutcreekca.gov/careers for a complete description of this classification's representative duties, requirements, working conditions, and physical requirements. •This job announcement may close without notice when a sufficient number of applications have been received.