Child Care Aide/Child Care Associate Teacher

The City of Pacifica is currently hiring part-time Child Care Aides and Child Care Associate Teachers to join our team!

Are you 18 years of age or older?  

Are you available to work Monday through Friday with varying shifts?

Do you have a passion for working with children?

If so, apply today!

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 Aides and Child Care Associate Teachers to join our Child Care Team! The level at which an individual is hired will be dependent on the applicant's qualifications, work experience and education.

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.

Salary

Child Care Aide: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour, part time, non-benefited, typically limited to 1,000 hours per year.  

Child Care Associate Teacher: $18.50 - $25.00 per hour, part time, non-benefited, typically limited to 1,000 hours per year.

CHILD CARE AIDE

This position will work directly with a Child Care Site Coordinator or Lead Teacher at varying pre-school or K-6/ K-8 school sites based on program needs. The Child Care Aide is responsible for leading activities and supervising small groups of children in State-funded Title V programs.

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting staff in implementing youth recreation activities, sports, arts, crafts, and other age-appropriate activities
• Maintaining discipline, site safety and observe the overall physical and emotional well-being of the program participants
• Interacting with parents, participants, school district and city employees in a professional manner
• Attending staff meetings and in-service trainings as required
• 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 description is currently under review.

CHILD CARE ASSOCIATE TEACHER

This position is responsible for leading activities and supervision of small groups of children at a State-funded Title V program.

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting staff in implementing youth recreation activities, sports, arts, crafts, and other age-appropriate activities.
• Maintaining discipline, site safety and observe the overall physical and emotional well-being of the program participants.
• Interacting with parents, participants, school district and city employees in a professional manner.
• Assisting students in completing homework in a variety of subjects.
• Attending staff meetings and in-service training as required.
• 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 description is currently under review.

Ideal Candidate

CHILD CARE AIDE

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have experience working with children or have completed Early Childhood Education (ECE) units.
• Completion of two (2) college units in Early Childhood Education following initial employment required for continued employment. (Please note, completion of six (6) college units in Early Childhood Education required for continued employment when assigned to work with preschool aged children.)
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with young children.
• Reliability and ability to work as a productive team member.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, sit in child size chairs and on the floor, stand and walk for various periods of time during the day.
• Prior to appointment, must pass a background check and fingerprint submission to the Department of Justice and State Licensing screening process, a TB test and immunizations.
   

CHILD CARE ASSOCIATE TEACHER

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have experience working with children.
• Must have successfully completed the 12-core Early Childhood Education units that are required to obtain an Associate Teacher permit from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with young children and staff.
• Reliability and ability to work as a productive team member.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, sit in child size chairs and on the floor, stand and walk for various periods of time during the day.
• Prior to appointment, must pass a background check and fingerprint submission to the Department of Justice and State Licensing screening process, a TB test and immunizations.

Benefits

Sick leave is available.

Special Instructions

Interested candidates must submit a completed online employment application in CalOpp.org.  Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted.  Applications can be obtained online at https://www.calopps.org/city-of-pacifica.

Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Applicants may be screened to the most qualified and invited to the next step in the recruitment process which may include a panel interview. The following information is provided for you to use as a reference and as a planning tool. Human Resources is unable to schedule make-up examinations. The list established for this recruitment may be used to fill any current or future vacancies accordingly.

Apply immediately, applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and interviews will be scheduled as needed. This position is open until filled and may close with minimal or no notice. Human Resources has the right to revise this process as needed based on business needs.  

After a mutual interest has been established, the final candidate must pass a City of Pacifica background check which includes but is not limited to the Department of Justice fingerprinting scan.

Recruitment Contact

Contact email:
HR@ci.pacifica.ca.us