Child Care Assistant Part-Time

Description

Do you have a big heart and a passion for helping shape little minds

The Parks & Community Services Department is looking for our next Part-Time Child Care Assistant to join the MoVal Team!

If youre ready to make a positive impact in the lives of children and be part of a fun supportive team wed love to have you join us!

Status: Part-Time
Schedule: Monday through Friday: 1:30 PM6:00 PM and Wednesday: 12:00 PM6:00 PM

THE OPPORTUNITY

Join our team as a Child Care Assistant and make a meaningful difference in the lives of school-age children! This part-time position provides an opportunity to support a safe engaging and positive environment where children can learn play build friendships and develop new skills.

Working alongside experienced Child Care Instructors and Site Supervisors you will help plan and lead recreational and educational activities introduce children to games sports arts and crafts provide homework support and encourage teamwork and good sportsmanship. Youll play an important role in creating a welcoming environment where every child feels supported and encouraged to participate.

If you enjoy working with children are creative and energetic and want to contribute to a fun and enriching child care experience we invite you to apply!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Click here to access the complete classification description including the experience education and physical and mental requirements for this job.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is a caring dependable and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with school-age children and is committed to creating a safe positive and engaging environment. They are patient attentive and able to build positive relationships with children while encouraging participation teamwork cooperation and good sportsmanship.

Successful candidates will be comfortable leading and participating in a variety of recreational and educational activities. They should be creative energetic and able to adapt to the needs and interests of children while maintaining appropriate supervision and structure.

The ideal candidate works well as part of a team communicates effectively follows directions and demonstrates sound judgment. A strong commitment to providing quality customer service and creating a welcoming supportive experience for children and families is essential.

MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or equivalent and 6 Units of college coursework in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD) and a minimum of 6 months paid experience working with children.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid California drivers license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Citys vehicle insurance policy. Certificate in Red Cross Basic first aid/CPR (may be obtained within the first six months of employment).

IF POSITION IS AVAILABLE IN MULTIPLE DIVISIONS/TEAMS:

There are two (2) vacancies in the Parks and Community Services Department. This recruitment is being conducted to fill two (2) vacancies and will establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the active status of the eligibility list.

WHO WE ARE

The City of Moreno Valley prides itself on delivering quality service to our residents and businesses efficiently and effectively through Collaboration Innovation Customer Service and Human-Centric Design. Strategically located in Southern Californias Inland Empire Moreno Valley is the second-largest city in Riverside County and is close to major hubs such as Los Angeles Orange County and San Diego. This spacious thriving and diverse City has a population of over 200000 residents and offers a variety of business opportunities. For additional information regarding the city please click here .

THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level based on a screening of required application materials including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire will be invited to continue in the selection process. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.

Recruitment Process: Human Resources (HR) reviews all application materials to determine whether candidates meet the established minimum and preferred qualifications after the position closes. Those who qualify will be advanced to the next stage of the recruitment process. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status.

Application Screening
Applications and supplemental materials will be reviewed to identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the positions essential requirements. Only those applicants who meet the criteria outlined in the job bulletin will advance to the next phase of the selection process.

Video Appraisal Interview
Applicants may complete a self-guided video interview by recording responses to a series of structured questions. These questions are designed to assess each candidates qualifications and suitability for the position. There is no live interviewer or proctor; candidates will record their answers independently and submit the videos for evaluation.

Technical Interview:
Selected applicants will be invited to participate in a structured technical interview designed to evaluate job-related knowledge problem-solving abilities and proficiency in key competencies required for the position. Candidates will respond to a series of standardized questions and their performance will be assessed using predetermined evaluation criteria to ensure a fair and consistent appraisal process.

Based on the Departments needs the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Eligible List: Once the appraisal is complete HR will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

DISCLAIMERS
The City of Moreno Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment the City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process please contact Human Resources at or .

Required Experience:

Junior IC