Preschool Leader - MLK



Job Details

Preschool Leader - MLK
Employer

City of Denton

Salary

$9.00 Hourly

Location

Denton, TX

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

18-00135

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

REC LS-MLK Rec Center (411180)

Opening Date

03/15/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Description

Responsible for teaching education and social activities to children age 3-5 year olds.

Essential Functions

  • Plan, schedule, and implement the daily program of appropriate developmental experiences for a classroom group of children 3 to 5 years old.
  • Lead, supervise, and instruct the daily program of appropriate developmental experiences for a classroom group of children 3 to 5 years old.
  • Provide care and protection for assigned children, with the ability to respond immediately to emergencies, including administering first aid as necessary.
  • Hold regular parent/teacher conferences and seek to involve parents in the child development program.
  • Maintain progress records on the emotional, physical, social, and intellectual development of assigned children 3 to 5 years old.
  • Participates in staff meetings and annual training required by the department and by the State of Texas.
  • Ensure all equipment and materials are accessible, appropriate, and in good condition.
  • Maintains discipline and injury records as needed.
  • Enforce all site and State regulations
  • Keeps room organized and bulletin boards/room seasonally decorated
  • Informs parents of child's progress and updates on daily/weekly activities
Additional Duties:
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • At least one year experience planning, coordinating, and implementing education/related programs for young children.
  • Have a current CPR/First Aid-Child certification or ability to obtain by the first day of employment
OR                                                                                                                             
  • Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies:
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
  • Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance 

Conditions of Employment

  • Must have a valid Class "C" Driver's License prior to employment
  • Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
  • Must be able to pass a separate State of Texas Department of Family & Protective Services background and criminal history check including FBI fingerprint check
  • Must complete a defensive driving course as soon as possible (See City of Denton Policy 409.05 for details)
  • Must be available to work Monday through Friday anytime between the hours of 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
  • Must be able to work year round program
Preferences:
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • Degree in early childhood or elementary education
  • Previous experience in performing and instructing activities and programs, preparing daily lesson plans, and monthly calendars
  • 2 years previous experience working in a preschool setting with 3 -5 year old children

Employee Assistance Program 
The City of Denton Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to assist employees with identifying on or off-the-job personal or behavioral problems adversely affecting their work performance, work productivity, or ability to identify and locate appropriate medical, emotional, physical, financial, legal, or other appropriate resources. The program allows each employee to receive five face-to-face counseling sessions for each calendar year and unlimited access to a toll-free number at no cost to the employee. The EAP program is open to all City of Denton employees, their spouse and dependents, and retirees.

Workers Compensation
Eligibility: Immediately
Details: City provides supplemental pay to augment worker's compensation payments for regular full-time employees. Length of supplemental pay is tied to service time within the City.

Direct Deposit
Eligibility: Immediately
Details:  Direct deposit is mandatory for all City of Denton employees, and it is available through any financial institution or via pay card.

01
Which best describes your highest completed level of education?
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Some College
  • Technical Certification
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher
  • None of the above
02
Indicate the amount of experience you have in planning, coordinating, and implementing education related program for young children:
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months - 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 5+ years
03
Do you possess a current, valid CPR/First Aid Child certification?
  • Yes
  • No, but will be able to obtain before 1st day of employment
  • No, and cannot obtain
04
Do you hold a degree in early childhood development or elementary education?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Are you bilingual in Spanish and English?
  • Yes
  • No
06
If you answered "Yes" in the previous question check the boxes next to the areas in which you are fluent in Spanish:
  • Not Fluent in Spanish
  • Read
  • Write
  • Speak
07
Briefly describe your experience and ability to plan, organize, carry out lessons, reports, activities, calendars, bulletin boards, etc.
08
Briefly describe your experience and ability to maintain discipline in children ages 3-5.

* Required Question

Employer
City of Denton
Address
601 E. Hickory Street
Suite A
Denton, Texas, 76205
Phone
(940) 349-8340

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