Preschool Aide - Joshua Tree

The Job

THIS IS A SPECIAL DISTRICTS DEPARTMENT POSITION ONLY

Special Districts Joshua Tree and Recreation is recruiting for a Preschool Aide who will be responsible for assisting with the planning and implementation of daily operations of a preschool. Duties include ensuring the safety and well-being of children, assisting with learning experience, interacting with parents, and assuming the duties of the lead teacher as needed to cover absences.

This position will work in Joshua Tree approximately 1.5 hours/75 miles from Downtown San Bernardino.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Availability: Must be available to work in Joshua Tree, California.

Extra-Help Position: Extra-help unclassified, non-regular positions classified as Public Service Employees (PSE). PSEs serve at the discretion of the appointing authority and do not attain regular status. Successful candidates should be considered at-will throughout their employment.

Certificate: Must successfully complete Pediatric First Aid, CPR and annual Mandate Reporter training within six (6) months of hire.

Schedule: This position typically works 16 to 29 hours per week. Child Care facilities are open from 7:30am - 12:00pm (noon).


Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet BOTH the Experience and Education requirements.
EXPERIENCE: Six (6) months of full-time equivalent experience at a childcare center, preschool, school, or recreation setting where the main function of the job was interaction and instructions of children.
EDUCATION: Six (6) semester (or 9 quarter) units of completed college coursework from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, physical education, recreation, human services, social work, or other related field of study. Copy of transcripts (official or unofficial) or list of coursework must be included.

Desired Qualifications

Applicants with a certification in early childhood education, current Pediatric First Aide, and/or CPR certificates are highly desirable.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application, as well as the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

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Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

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EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.



ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

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This position is an extra help position and is not eligible for benefits through the County of San Bernardino.

Closing Date/Time: 5/24/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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