<p>THE POSITION</p> <p>The City of Carson is seeking eligible candidates for the position of Recreation Assistant III - Early Childhood Teacher's Aide. The ideal candidate is a current or recent college student who enjoys working with children (pre-school age), in a fun and collaborative work environment. Prior to applying, candidates must have completed core early childhood units, which include completion of the following:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Child/human growth and development</p> </li><li> <p>Child, family, and community, or child and family relations</p> </li><li> <p>Programs/curriculum</p> </li></ul> <p>Also, selected candidates will need to complete CPR/AED & First Aide (including infants), within the first two weeks of employment. Continuation of enrollment within an accredited post-secondary academic program, focused on Childhood Development, may be required as well.</p> <p>Position information:</p> <p>This is a part-time unclassified position, limited to 980hours/fiscal year. This position is represented by AFSCME 809 Part-time, working five days a week (Monday to Friday), 12 noon to 5:30 pm (includes a half hour unpaid lunch break). Schedule may vary between 12 noon to 5:30 PM.</p> <p>Required Documents:</p> <ul> <li>Official or unofficial transcripts, indicating completion of the required post-secondary (college level) ECE course work </li></ul> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>Under the direction of the Site Director and Child Care Teacher, assists in the daily instruction and presentation of activities for pre-school children at a day care site. This is a part-time position and the work schedule may vary. This is an at will position.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES</p> <p>(These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments.)</p> <ul> <li> <p>Assists in providing educational, recreational and other enrichment activities to pre-school children</p> </li><li> <p>Provides a safe and positive learning environment</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains instructional areas in a neat, clean and orderly condition</p> </li><li> <p>Provides instructions, demonstrations and activities as appropriate to assigned age group</p> </li><li> <p>Supervises students on educational and recreational excursions</p> </li><li> <p>Participates in a variety of community and classroom activities and events</p> </li><li> <p>Performs related duties as required.</p> </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Education and Experience: Completion of thirty (30) college semester units which must include at least twelve (12) semester units of early childhood education (ECE) college courses, possession of a valid American Red Cross Standard First Aid certificate and one (1) year of leadership experience in early childhood programming.</p> <p>Knowledge of: Early childhood development theory, practice and programming; early childhood literature and developmental materials; developmental and appropriate activities for 3 to 5 year old children; developmental programming presentation.</p> <p>Skills and/or Ability to: Learn the principles of supervision; learn and apply first aid, CPR and safety techniques; lead learning activities for early childhood development, growth and behavior; follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; effectively communicate orally and/or in writing; efficiently organize and prioritize work assignments.</p> <p>WORKING CONDITIONS</p> <p>Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Positions in this class normally are required to stand, stoop, reach and bend; required mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects; may be required to perform work which involves frequent lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects which may be approximately 40 pounds and may occasionally weigh up to 60 pounds; is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.</p> <p>RECRUITMENT PROCESS</p> <p>Applications will be screened and evaluated for relevant training and experience. Applications must be complete, and include any and all required documents. Only those applicants determined to be among the most qualified may be invited to participate in the recruitment process.</p> <p>The recruitment process will include the following:</p> <ul> <li>Minimum qualification review by Human Resources Department personnel </li><li>SME review of stated education, work experience and answers to supplemental questionnaire </li></ul> <p>Revisions to the recruitment process can be made at the discretion of the Human Resources Department. Applicants will be notified by email if a revision is made.</p> <p>OTHER INFORMATION</p> <p>The City of Carson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call Human Resources for assistance at (310) 952-1736.</p> <p>APPOINTMENT</p> <p>Any offer of employment, or acceptance of an employment offer, is contingent upon passing live scan, background check and other tests. All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath.</p> <p>The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice. All statements made on the job application are subject to investigation and/or verification. Inaccurate and/or false statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligibility list or discharge from employment.</p> <p>IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS POSITION IS OPEN, INTERNAL</p> <p>CURRENT CITY OF CARSON EMPLOYEES</p> <p>Please do not use your City of Carson email address as part of this application. You must indicate a personal email address in order to receive communications and/or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process.</p> <p>City of CarsonSummary of Employee Benefits</p> <p>AFSCME - Part-Time</p> <p>(AFSCME Council 36, Local 809)</p> <p>PARS Retirement</p> <ul> <li>Contribution made by Unit member only with no employer contribution. </li></ul> <p>CalPERS Retirement Formula (Eligible Unit Members)</p> <ul> <li>3%@60 Formula - Employees hired before May 6, 2011. </li><li>2%@55 Formula - Classic Members hired on or after May 6, 2011. </li><li>2%@62 Formula - New Members hired on or after January 1, 2013. </li></ul> <p>Other:</p> <ul> <li>Employees pay the full Employee Member Contribution on a pre-tax basis. </li><li>1959 Survivors Program - level 4 </li></ul> <p>Medical Insurance (Eligible Unit Members)</p> <ul> <li>The City contracts with CalPERS for medical benefits, which offers employees a choice of various HMOs and PPOs. </li><li>The City shall pay the required monthly minimum of $143.00 towards the monthly health insurance premium. </li><li>For unit members who have eight (8) years or more of consecutive service with the City and currently working 1,000 hours or more per fiscal year, the City provides an optional benefits package (medical and vision) and, effective May 26, 2016, the City provides an additional $314.00 per month to be used towards these optional benefits for employee and eligible dependents. </li></ul> <p>Sick Leave</p> <ul> <li>Paid sick leave shall accrue at the rate of one (1) hour for each 30 hours worked to a maximum of 24 hours per year. </li><li>Unit members shall be entitled to use accrued paid sick time beginning on the 90th day of employment, defined as sick leave accrual and usage. </li><li>Paid sick leave shall be taken in increments of not less than one (1) hour. </li></ul> <p>Holiday Pay (Unit members will receive holiday pay only if they are scheduled to work during the pay period in which the holiday falls).</p> <p>Effective calendar year 2012, unit members will receive five (5) hours of holiday pay for each of the following holidays:</p> <ul> <li>New Year's Day </li><li>Memorial Day </li><li>Thanksgiving Day </li><li>Christmas Day. </li></ul> <p>For more information please click on the link below.</p> <p>AFSCME PT</p> <p>01</p> <p>The following supplemental questions will be used to assist us in screening your application. You are required to answer each of the following questions truthfully and completely. This questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. Your responses to this questionnaire may also be used to evaluate your qualifications beyond the minimum requirements, as part of the application screening process. As such, please take the time necessary to answer the questions thoroughly. Additionally, your answers MUST be supported by the information you have entered in your general application. Responses which cannot be substantiated by information contained in your application will be deemed invalid. Falsification, exaggeration and misrepresentation will result in your disqualification. Your responses will be evaluated as submitted. Do you agree to answer the following questions truthfully and completely AND understand that falsification or overstatement of your qualifications is grounds for disqualification of your application?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>02</p> <p>Have you attached a copy of your transcripts highlighting your twelve (12) semester units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) classes?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>03</p> <p>If you answered "Yes" to question #2, please list all ECE course you completes, when you completed them, your final grade, and the name of the post-secondary academic institution where you completed each course. Type "N/A" if not applicable.</p> <p>04</p> <p>Does your transcript include at least thirty (30) college semester units?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>05</p> <p>Do you have at least (1) year of leadership experience in early childhood programming?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>06</p> <p>Do you currently possess a valid American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>07</p> <p>What are your availabilities?</p> <p>08</p> <p>As an applicant seeking an employment opportunity within an Early Childhood program, please provide a detailed summary of how you qualify for this position (limited to 250 words).</p> <p>09</p> <p>Did you attach your transcripts (official or unofficial) to your application? Note: Failure to attach any of the required documents will result in your disqualification from this recruitment.</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>Required Question</p> <p>Employer City of Carson</p> <p>Address 701 E. Carson Street</p> <p>Carson, California, 90745</p> <p>Phone (310) 952-1736</p> <p>Website http://ci.carson.ca.us</p>