Tiny Tot Specialist - Chula Vista, United States - City of Chula Vista, CA

Description

Salary: $ $26.84 Hourly

Location : Chula Vista, CA

Job Type: Hourly, Part-Time

Job Number:

Department: Community Services

Opening Date: 01/19/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description and Essential Functions

The Tiny Tot Specialist position organizes, promotes, instructs, supervises, and evaluates fee-based recreational Tiny Tot classes for preschool-age children; and performs related duties as assigned.

This recruitment is open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time without prior notice. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

This recruitment is for a part-time, non-benefited position limited to 919 hours of employment in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) with an average of less than 30 service hours per work week. Unclassified hourly employees are paid on an hourly or per diem basis and shall not be eligible for benefits nor be subject to Civil Service Rules. Although hourly employees are at-will, they are still subject to all other City policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: organize, promote and instruct a comprehensive activity program for children 3-5 years of age; provide an academic component to help prepare children for kindergarten; develop and implement an age-appropriate curriculum that fosters learning, motor development, socialization skills and positive self-esteem; monitor and supervise class participants at all times; monitor conditions of equipment and facilities; set up and take down various class related equipment; complete requisite reports and other documentation; collect various statistical data; maintain attendance records; interpret recreation programs for the public; develop interest and participation in the program through various means of publicity; make recommendations to the Recreation Supervisor regarding scheduling equipment needs, program content and changes; may train and oversee Tiny Tot Aides and volunteers; perform light custodial tasks; sweep floors, light mopping, wipe flat surfaces and empty trash; build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service; perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and/or experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Twelve months of part-time experience teaching or assisting with organized group activities for children 3-5 years of age in a municipal, non-profit or commercial setting; and
  
• Educational units in child development or a closely related field are highly desirable.

License and Certificates: Possession of a valid California driver's license and American Red Cross certifications in First Aid and CPR must be attained within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: Basic objectives of recreational classes as they relate to pre-school age children; activities that develop motor and learning skills such as storytelling, arts and crafts, music, specialized games and physical activities; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; computer equipment and software applications related to assignment. Ability to: Make oral presentations to children 3-5 years of age and their parents; monitor and control participants; set up and inspect equipment; complete forms, reports and provide statistical information; work various schedules including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, holidays and split shifts as required by the work assignment; operate computer equipment and software applications related to assignment; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; follow written and oral instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
On a continuous basis, stand and walk while supervising participants; intermittently sit, bend, squat, kneel; reach above and below the shoulders; lift and carry supplies weighing up to 25 pounds; assist program participants weighing up to 50 pounds; perform routine custodial duties; verbal ability to communicate in person and by telephone; see in the normal vision range with or without correction; hear in the normal range with or without correction. Work is performed primarily indoors; indoor work is performed in a variety of environments with natural or artificial lighting and moderate to high noise levels. Work is frequently disrupted by the need to respond to in-person inquiries. The performance of outdoor work requires exposure to a variety of weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, intense sun); exposure to potentially hazardous substances and chemicals and work on slippery or uneven surfaces.

Additional Information

Recruitment No

This recruitment is open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time without prior notice. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible. Candidates whose application indicates education and experience most directly related to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. All notices will be sent via e-mail.

RETIREMENT
Part-time/temporary employees participate in the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). This is in lieu of PERS or Social Security (although employees do contribute to Medicare). The City and the Employee each contribute 3.75% of the employee's salary to the PARS.

SICK LEAVE
Part-time/temporary employees shall accrue sick leave pursuant to the Health Workplace, Health Family Act of 2014 (AB

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The supplemental questionnaire is used to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this position. Please answer each question accurately and thoroughly. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. Failure to complete the "Work History/Experience" section of the employment application will result in your application not being considered. Please do not refer your response to your resume. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications.

• I have read and acknowledge the instructions stated above.

02

Education

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• BA/BS Degree or higher
• AA/AS Degree
• No degree, but have successfully completed some college units
• High School Diploma/GED
• Currently in High School

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Experience

Do you have at least 12 months experience teaching, assisting, or supervising organized group activities for children 3-5 years of age? (Mark all that apply)

• Teaching organized group activities
• Assisting with organized group activities
• Supervising children in organized group activities
• No related experience

04

Which of the following best describes your experience in teaching, assisting, or supervising organized group activities for children 3-5 years of age?

Note: Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks. Part-time experience must be prorated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours per week is equivalent to six months of experience. In addition, hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week will not be credited. Twelve months of experience at 60 hours per week is equivalent to one year, not one and one-half years.

• 3 or more years of experience
• At least 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
• At least 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• No experience

05

Please describe your experience in teaching, assisting, or supervising organized group activities for children 3-5 years of age.
Your response must include and FOLLOW the format below. Treat each change in position or employer separately. Provide the following for EACH change in position or employer.A. Name of employer;B. Your position title;C. Period of employment (from - to);D. Employment type (full-time, part-time, internship, or volunteer);E. Description of duties that support how you gained directly related experience.Note: Responses that are incomplete, do not address all of the items above, indicate "See Resume" response, or are in a narrative format will result in your application being rejected for lack of information.If you do not have experience, please indicate "No Experience" below.

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License/Certificates

Do you currently possess a valid California driver's license? (If no, license must be attained within 90 days of hire.)

• Yes
• No

07

Which of the following certification(s) do you currently possess? (Copies must be attached to your application. If you have none, certificates must be attained within 90 days of hire.)

• American Red Cross - First Aid
• American Red Cross - CPR
• None of the above

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Working Conditions

The Tiny Tot Specialist is a part-time position and employees will work 10-25 hours per week. Applicants are required to work a variety of shifts including mornings and/or afternoons.

Are you willing and able to work part-time with no benefits?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you willing and able to work a flexible schedule which may include mornings and afternoons?

• Yes
• No

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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - NOTIFICATION VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL)
The City of Chula Vista's Human Resources Department uses electronic mail (e-mail) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of your application. We do so as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Therefore, as an applicant, you are hereby advised of the following:

1. Ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. Do not share email addresses. Spam or other filters should be adjusted to accept our emails. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails, i.e., for the non-delivery of email or if you fail to check your email-box on a timely basis, etc.

2. Read any notices we send carefully and in a timely manner. Follow further instructions, if any. We recommend that you print and keep a hard copy of our notices for your records.

• I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.

Required Question