RECREATION ASSISTANT III (EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER'S AIDE)

Recreation Assistant III – Early Childhood Teacher's Aide The City of Carson is now accepting applications for the position of Recreation Assistant III – Early Childhood Teacher's Aide. This recruitment will remain open until vacancies are filled and may close without notice. Applications will be reviewed weekly. Vacancy Information Position type: part‑time (unclassified), limited to 980 hours per fiscal year. The schedule is five days a week (Monday to Friday), 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., including a half‑hour unpaid lunch break. The schedule may vary between 12 Noon and 5:30 p.m. Required Documents Official or unofficial transcripts indicating completion of required post‑secondary (college level) ECE coursework Valid American Red Cross Standard First Aid certificate Job Summary Under the direction of the Site Director and Child Care Teacher, the assistant assists in the daily instruction and presentation of activities for pre‑school children at a day‑care site. This is an at‑will, part‑time position with a variable schedule. Responsibilities Assists in providing educational, recreational and other enrichment activities to pre‑school children Provides a safe and positive learning environment Maintains instructional areas in a neat, clean and orderly condition Provides instructions, demonstrations and activities appropriate for the assigned age group Supervises students on educational and recreational excursions Participates in a variety of community and classroom activities and events Performs related duties as required Education and Experience Completion of thirty (30) college semester units, including at least twelve (12) semester units of early childhood education (ECE) coursework. Possession of a valid American Red Cross Standard First Aid certificate and one (1) year of leadership experience in early childhood programming. Knowledge of Early childhood development theory, practice and programming; early childhood literature and developmental materials; developmental and appropriate activities for 3‑to‑5‑year‑old children; developmental programming presentation. Skills and Abilities Learn the principles of supervision; learn and apply first aid, CPR and safety techniques; lead learning activities for early childhood development, growth and behavior; follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; effectively communicate orally and/or in writing; efficiently organize and prioritize work assignments. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Positions normally require standing, stooping, reaching and bending; mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects; may require lifting, pushing and/or pulling objects of about 40 pounds, occasionally up to 60 pounds; subject to indoor and outdoor conditions. Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Carson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the California Fair Chance Act. All qualified applicants are considered regardless of criminal history. If selected, the employee will be required to pass a pre‑employment physical and background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Carson