Child Care Teacher II/III

The* City of Pacifica is currently hiring for Child Care Teachers* to join our team!
Do you have experience working with children?
Do you have a passion for public service?
If so, apply today! Child Development Permitted Professionals encouraged to apply!

THE OPPORTUNITY
The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity for Child Care Professionals. Currently, the City of Pacifica Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department is recruiting for Child Care Teacher II’s and III’s to join our Child Care Team! The level at which incumbents will be hired depends on qualifications.

At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

If interested, apply by August 31, 2021, at 5:00PM PST.

CHILD CARE TEACHER II: $20.52 - $23.82 , full-time benefited (comprehensive benefits package)
Under the direct supervision of the Child Care Site Coordinator, the Child Care Teacher II is responsible to provide recreational and educational instruction and activities, social development, guidance and care for preschool and elementary age children by leading and assisting in the selection and coordination of a variety of activities and curriculum at a child care site.
BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Under the supervision of a Child Care Leader Teacher III:

• Provide general supervision of children from ages 2.5 to 14 years.
• Assist in the development of diversified program of recreational games, arts, crafts and other activities for elementary school children.
• Assist in the development of a diversified preschool curriculum of music, science, math, dramatic play, social studies, literature and recreational activities.
• Plan and lead a variety of activities appropriate to children of various age groups.
• Participate in and evaluate the effectiveness of activities and events.
• Instruct children in the safe and proper use of supplies and equipment.
• Instruct children in proper health and hygiene care.

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

CHILD CARE TEACHER III (LEAD): $22.91 - $27.73 , full-time benefited (comprehensive benefits package)
Under the direction of the Child Care Site Coordinator, the Child Care Teacher III is responsible for providing recreational and educational instruction and activities, social development, guidance and care for preschool and elementary age children by leading and assisting in the selection and coordination of a variety of activities and curriculum at a child care site.
BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in the development of a diversified program of recreational games, sports, arts, crafts and other activities for elementary school children.
• Assist in the development of a diversified preschool curriculum of music, science, math, dramatic play, social studies, literature and recreational activities.
• Plan and lead a variety of activities appropriate to children of various age groups.
• Participate in and evaluate the effectiveness of activities and events.
• Instruct children in the safe and proper use of supplies and equipment.
• Instruct children in proper health and hygiene care.
• Assist in the selection and arrangement of field trips, special events and guest speakers. Assist with the preparation of site nutrition program.
• Assist with developing discipline techniques and maintaining acceptable classroom behavior from participants.
• Participate in cleaning and maintain the facility and equipment.
• Inspect the site and equipment for potential safety hazards; take corrective action to prevent injuries.
• Assist in recording numbers for attendance and nutrition reports.
• Assist Site Coordinator in preparing yearly State of California Desired Results reports, including managing children’s portfolios, and monitoring student progress.

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Job Type: Full-time