Part-Time Assistant Preschool Teacher - AM Shift; Union-AFSCME

(Part-Time) Assistant Preschool Teacher - AM Shift (Union-AFSCME)

• Position Type:
  
  Parks and Recreation/ Part-Time Preschool Instructor
• Date Posted:3/27/2026
• Location:
  
  Robert Crown Community Center
• Closing Date:08/07/2026

SALARY RANGE: $19.02 - $24.36/ hour

* Starting salary is dependent on qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for the range.

Scheduled

Hours:

Monday – Friday (AM SHIFT 8:00 am - 1:15 pm)

Under the direction of the Early Childhood Education Operations Supervisor and/or their designee, this position is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate preschool program in accordance with all policies and procedures. The Assistant Preschool Teacher will be responsible for assisting in the planning and implementing a program to teach young children. They must ensure the development and safety of these children in accordance with policies.

The Assistant Preschool Teacher will be respectful of children, parents, and co-workers to ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe and well maintained. Failure to provide adequate services may place children y will provide basic preschool instruction; including assisting in the planning and leading of games, small group projects and innovative activities for these children.

(Specific assignment may include some or all of the following):

• Assist in the development and implementation of a developmentally appropriate preschool program for young children:
  • Assist in planning and implementation of educational activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social
  • To supervise and conduct group activities and participants in the temporary absence of the Lead Teacher as needed.
  • Attend to the needs of the children in the program.
  • Supervise the use of equipment and activities
  • Ensure equipment and the facility is clean, well maintained and safe at all times
  • Provide the weekly and monthly schedules of activities
  • Ensure culturally appropriate programs and activities are held in accordance with policy and procedure.
  • Assist in facilitating activities that introduce math and literacy concepts
  • Enforce policies and procedures including acceptable disciplinary policies
  • Be familiar with emergency procedures
  • Assist in meal service
• Supervise children in the Pre-school:
  • Ensure children are supervised at all times
  • Ensure teacher/student ratios are always appropriate
  • Provide various experiences and activities for children including songs, games and small group activities
  • Build children's esteem in an appropriate manner
  • Comfort children in an appropriate manner
  • Establish routines and provide positive guidance to the children
  • To report and accidents/injury safety concerns immediately to direct supervisor
  • Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable
  • Implement positive discipline when required
  • Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand
  • Observe children and make notes of progress
  • Integrate special needs children in a positive and respectful manner
  • Assist in and lead indoor and outdoor recreational and educational activities.
  • Possess good judgment, emotional maturity, decision making skills, and willingness to accept responsibilities.
  • Provide personal care or support in personal care/diapering to participants enrolled in programs.
• Communicate with parents and members of the community:
  • Discuss children's development with parents or guardians
  • Discuss identified problems and needs with professionals as appropriate
  • Participate in community activities
  • Promote literacy and early education with parents and guardians
  • Keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities and their child's progress
  • Ability to greet the public/families in a courteous manner and engage in good communications skills.
• Maintain program administration:
  • Assist in the development and maintain current, accurate and confidential client files
  • Complete student observations by appropriate deadline as directed by your supervisor.
  • Keeping supervisor informed of material and supplies necessary to conduct programs
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors,…