Childcare Teacher

Salary: $19.43 - $22.54 Hourly
Location : City of San Luis Obispo, CA
Job Type: Supplemental
Department: Youth Services
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt


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

JOB SUMMARY :
Do you want to make a difference and have fun at work? Join the Youth Services team!
Hours per week: varies, up to 30 hrs.

SUPERVISION

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED :

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

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks that may be found in positions of this class.)

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
• 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.

La Ciudad de San Luis Obispo valora la diversidad, la equidad, la inclusión y el sentido de pertenencia. Estamos comprometidos a fomentar una comunidad donde todas las personas sean tratadas con dignidad, respeto e inclusión, y donde todos puedan prosperar. Nuestro sitio de publicación de empleos es compatible con herramientas como Google Translate, que los solicitantes pueden usar para ver las publicaciones en su idioma preferido. Tenga en cuenta que todos los materiales de la solicitud y las respuestas deben enviarse en inglés, ya que el inglés es el idioma de trabajo de la Ciudad.

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This is a temporary position, with no benefits.
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Have you EVER been CONVICTED of a crime which might remain on your criminal record (including a plea of guilty or no contest which resulted in a criminal conviction)? Note: Exclude: A. misdemeanor convictions for marijuana related offenses (under Health and Safety Codes 11357, 11360, 11364, 11365, 11550, or a statutory predecessor thereof) that are more than two (2) years old as of the date that you complete this application B. Any information concerning a referral to, and participation in, any pretrial or post trial diversion program.

• Yes
• No

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If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please provide specific details for each occurrence including: 1) Date; 2) Location; 3) Charge and a description of the offense; 4) Penalty/Disposition. If this is not applicable, please type "NA" in the box below.
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Are you a current City of San Luis Obispo employee?

• Yes
• No

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IF you answered "no" to the previous question, have you ever worked for the City of San Luis Obispo?

• Yes
• No

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The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to cultivating diverse and inclusive environments in our workforce and our community. It is the expectation that all staff will contribute to and be committed to this effort. Do you agree with these conditions of employment?

• Yes
• No

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Conditions of Employment: Before date of hire, applicant may be required to pass a physical examination and will be required to: submit proof of U.S. Citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S., submit proof of age, and be fingerprinted as part of a background investigation. Do you agree with these conditions of employment?

• Yes
• No

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Where did you learn of this opening?
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Why are you interested in applying for a position with the City of San Luis Obispo?
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Do you have 6 units of Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Recreation, Psychology, Education, Kinesiology or related field?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "YES" to the previous question, please describe.
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Do you have at least six months experience in a licensed childcare facility?

• Yes
• No

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If "YES" to the previous question, please describe.
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Do you have an equivalent combination of education and experience?

• Yes
• No

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If "YES" to the previous question, please describe.
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