Childcare Teacher

Job Title

Do you want to make a difference and have fun at work? Join the Youth Services team!

Job Description

Childcare staff are an integral part of the Recreation Department, supporting before and after school care at local school sites. Childcare staff work in a team to provide quality care for children in grades TK - 6th, leading activities, building relationships, and making memories. Hours per week: varies, up to 30 hours with flexible options for scheduling. Programs open Monday - Friday, additional opportunities are available within other Parks and Recreation programs if desired. Early morning, mid-day or afternoon shifts available.

Supervision

Employees in this classification work under direct supervision of the Childcare Site Specialist.

Examples Of Duties

Child Care Teachers and Head Teachers are needed to:

• Lead planned activities for groups of school-age children (art, games, science, cooking and more!)
• Work with a team to ensure all children are accounted for and safe at all
• Communicate with co-workers, kids and families in a positive manner
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment

Typical Qualifications

Education and experience: 6 units of Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Recreation, Psychology, Education, Kinesiology or related field or six months experience in a licensed childcare facility or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession and maintenance of: fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice, Child Abuse Index check, Tuberculosis Clearance and satisfactory Health Screening, copies of college transcripts.

Equal Opportunity & Language Access Notice

The City of San Luis Obispo values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to fostering a community where all individuals are treated with dignity, respect, and inclusion, and where everyone can thrive. Our job posting site is compatible with tools such as Google Translate, which applicants may use to view postings in their preferred language. Please note that all application materials and responses must be submitted in English, as English is the working language of the City.

For questions or assistance, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.