Preschool Aide/Preschool Teacher (Part Time)

Job Characteristics

• PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY***

PRESCHOOL AIDE/PRESCHOOL TEACHER

The City of Concord is accepting applications for part-time and substitute Preschool Aides and Teachers to support the Recreation Services Department. There is currently one vacancy for a Preschool Teacher Substitute needed by August 4, 2026. This recruitment will also establish an eligibility list to fill positions as they become available.

• Preschool Aide: $17.22 - $20.47/hour with minimum one year of experience preferred.
• Preschool Teacher: $20.98 - $27.52/hour with one year or season of experience and 12 Early Childhood Education Credits

The Preschool Program: The City of Concord's Preschool Program has been serving the community for over 30 years with classes encouraging children to play, learn and grow in an age-appropriate setting. Through games, art, songs and activities, children develop social skills, friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. Our teachers are trained in early childhood development and are dedicated to helping children develop language and social skills in a safe and positive environment. You can take a virtual tour of our program by visiting the City's YouTube Channel here.

What you will be doing: The Preschool Program provides services for children ages 2-4. The Preschool Teacher may be assigned to a classroom in any age group within the program depending on the needs of the program. The Teacher may work with the classroom aide and lead in providing an early childhood program that prepares the children for kindergarten. The Preschool Aide will provide a safe and creative environment for participants; establishes positive relationships with children, parents and staff; assists the teacher in duties preformed to implement the program; actively participates in activities & trips; and general housekeeping. All positions are part time, limited service.

This position may work at either of two locations:

• Baldwin Preschool, 2790 Parkside Circle, Concord
• Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Road, Concord

The current Preschool Teacher Substitute vacancy may be assigned as a floater between both sites.

Incumbents must be able to work during the following days/hours:

• School Year Program (September-May)
• Monday through Friday
• 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. or 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
• We follow MDUSD holiday schedule
• Summer Program (June-August)
• Monday through Thursday
• 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
• Additional hours may be required for trainings and meetings

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Enjoys working with preschool age children
• Possesses excellent customer service skills
• Is flexible, yet dependable
• Has strong social and communication skills
• Has the ability to work on short notice
• Embraces, promotes and is guided by the City's Mission, Vision and Values

SELECTION PROCESS

• Submit a completed City of Concord application and the required supplemental question responses, online at
• All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, and those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position will be invited to interview. Applications will be evaluated for the current vacancy for Preschool Teacher. Once that position is filled, the recruitment will remain open to establish an ongoing eligible list of candidates for future vacancies as they occur.
• Successful candidates will be provided a conditional offer of employment and must clear DOJ livescan.

Conviction History

If you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City of Concord.

Helpful Tips When Applying

• It is important to carefully read the complete job bulletin before submitting your application, so you are aware of all requirements of both the position and the process.
• When preparing your application, consider reviewing the job announcement and classification specification so that you may emphasize work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying.
• Job duties should be an accurate reflection of the work you completed. Copying and pasting from your job description is not recommended as there may be duties listed that you did not perform.
• Answer all required supplemental questions completely and honestly. The information you put in the supplemental questionnaire must also be verified in your work history so if you say you have certain experience in the questionnaire, make sure we can see it listed in your job history as well, so we know where you performed those functions and for how long.

Examples of duties include, but are not limited to

Preschool Aide

• Works directly with the Preschool Teacher to provide preschool programs for children
• Supervises and leads children, maintaining staff/child ratio
• Organizes and prepares activities for children
• Addresses behavior concerns in the classroom when necessary
• Greets patrons and participants and answers inquiries regarding programs
• Assists in organization, set-up, and clean-up of facility
• Cleans and disinfects frequently touched surfaces and materials throughout the program
• Organizes, prioritizes and follows up on assignments
• Maintains various forms, logs, and reports
• Attends meetings and training sessions
• Performs first aid and responds to emergencies; reports incidents and accidents
• Adheres to Department of Public Health guidelines
• Other duties, as directed by Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Program Aide, and/or Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher

• Planning and implementing curriculum for classroom
• Providing appropriate learning experiences to include group and individual activities
• Providing and maintaining a safe, clean and healthy learning environment
• Establishing a positive relationship with children, parents and staff
• Supervising Teacher Aide in duties performed to implement program
• Being an active participant in class activities
• Using appropriate class management skills with the children
• Interacting with other teaching staff and administration as needed
• Attending scheduled meetings and trainings
• Conducting parent-teacher conferences as needed
• Other duties, as directed by Recreation Coordinator and/or Recreation Program Aide

Qualifications

Ability to

• Act as a role model by displaying positive and courteous behaviors that children will admire and want to emulate
• Maintain awareness of children’s needs
• Communicate effectively, tactfully, and positively, both verbally and in writing
• Be a strong team player and work both independently and as part of a work group
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships utilizing strong interpersonal skills
• Handle conflict, issues, and concerns with children and parents utilizing strong customer service skills
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic, be proactive, and learn quickly
• Make sound decisions within established guidelines and be a creative problem solver
• Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner
• Organize and prioritize a variety of tasks in an effective and timely manner, for self and others
• Learn and use new software programs
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions, including inclement weather
• Work flexible hours, including nights
• Occasionally lift, drag, and push files, paper, and equipment weighing 25 pounds or more

PRESCHOOL AIDE

Education: Satisfactory completion of high school or the equivalent.

Experience: A minimum of one year or season experience working with preschool age children preferred.

Certification: None required. Must successfully complete American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR/AED training at time of hire, if not already certified.

PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Education: Twelve (12) Early Childhood Education units.

Experience: A minimum of one year or season of experience working with children in a preschool setting.

Certification: None required. Must successfully complete American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR/AED training at time of hire, if not already certified.

Other

Must be able to clear TB test and fingerprint check.

EEO/ADA: The City of Concord is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on workus.org or View email address on workus.org prior to the final filing date.

For Additional Information

Please contact Angela Freitag, Recreation Program Coordinator, at View phone number on workus.org or ***email_hidden***.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

COMPETITIVE EVALUATION: Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

POSITION: What position are you applying for? Check all that apply.

• Preschool Aide
• Substitute Preschool Aide
• Preschool Teacher
• Substitute Preschool Teacher

EDUCATION: Which best describes your highest level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

EDUCATION: Have you completed a minimum of 12 units of Early Childhood Education coursework?

• Yes
• No

EXPERIENCE: Do you have experience working with children in a preschool setting? If so, please describe your experience.

CERTIFICATION: Please indicate which certifications you currently possess by checking the boxes below, and if applicable, attach a copy of the certificate to your application. If you don't possess any of these certifications, training will be provided.

• American Red Cross First Aid Certification
• American Red Cross CPR/AED Certification
• None of the Above

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