Specialized Youth Instructor - Early Learning/Preschool (SUMMER CAMP)

POSITION TITLE : Specialized Youth Instructor - Early Learning / Preschool (SUMMER CAMP) (Hourly)

REQUISITION # : req7438

DEPARTMENT : Recreation

LOCATION : NORTHSIDE AZTLAN CTR

BENEFIT CATEGORY : Variable Hourly

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Part-Time Hourly

HOURLY RATE : $ - per hour (based on relevant experience)

SELECTION PROCESS : Application deadline is Open Until Filled

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Current hiring needs are for our summer, statelicensed Funtime Adventures summer camp for ages 4-5. Positions available areEarly Childhood Lead Teachers, Early Childhood Assistant Teachers, and EarlyChildhood Teacher Aides.

Positions are encouraged to apply early. However,training hours will not begin until mid-May 2024.

Overview

The City of Fort Collins Recreation Department creates exceptional programs toserve an exceptional community. Our programs are an opportunity for children tolearn new skills, discover new passions, be active, and connect with theirpeers.

Our state-licensed preschool program, Funtime Preschool, including asummer Funtime Adventures camp, runs year-round programs for children ages 3-5years and is focused on the development of readiness skills throughchild-directed discovery and teacher-led activities.

Comprehensive curriculumcontent includes development of fine motor, cognitive, gross motor, socialemotional and early literacy skills.

The play-based, intentional approachencourages self-regulation, critical thinking and problem-solving.Additionally, the City offers a variety of early learning and preschoolreadiness programs and enrichment activities for ages 0-6.

We are searching for enthusiastic, dedicated professionalsfor our Funtime Adventures Summer Camp (ages 4-5) who are passionate aboutworking with preschool-aged children.

Ideal candidates genuinely enjoy thelearning that takes place through play and is comfortable spending their dayson a child’s level! Opportunities to continue during the school year in FuntimePreschool or our non-licensed Early Learning programs is available.

CertifiedEarly Childhood Teachers will possess the knowledge and experience necessary tostructure and manage a developmentally appropriate classroom complete with bothrecreational and educational components.

Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aideswill assist in program coordination and class management alongside Leadteachers in both licensed classrooms and early learning program areas.

Work Schedule

Lead Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Teacher Aides begintraining hours on May 20. Camp begins on June 3 and ends on August 15.

All positions must attend MANDATORY pre-servicestaff training on May 20-24 and May 28-30. Most training hours will take placeduring the evening to accommodate PSD’s end of semester scheudle.

Full trainingdays will be scheduled when applicable and the full training schedule will beprovided during the interview process.

Weekly work schedules will varydepending on program needs. Camp program operating hours are M-F,7 : 30am-5 : 30pm. Occasional evening hours would be required for all staffmeetings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrativeof the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be allinclusive.

• Active supervision of children including regular participation and attendance counts.
• Greet children and parents in a friendly manner; conduct daily health screens and electronic check-in / out process.
• Plan and instruct daily developmentally appropriate activities including but not limited to science, math, reading, indoor / outdoor games, crafts, dramatic play, music, and cooking.
• Prepare for and clean up following class / camp activities.
• Treat all children with care and respect in all interactions, including behavior guidance and classroom management strategies.
• Responsible for general maintenance of classroom / camp space and informing supervisors of missing and / or damaged equipment.
• Plan safe, fun walking field trips when available.
• Responsible for class / camp supply and equipment inventory, and requesting materials based on available budgets as needed.
• May be required to drive 15 passenger vans to transport children.
• Attend regular staff and department meetings as needed.
• Represent the City with a positive, professional, and healthy demeanor at all times.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position is not responsible for the direct supervisionof any City employees.

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be ableto perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed beloware representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Early Childhood Lead Teachers

Minimum age is 18. Must have one of the following :

• A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in child development, child psychology, early childhood education, early childhood special education, educational leadership and administration, elementary education, family and human development, family studies, or special education; OR
• A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in any area other than those listed above AND an additional two, three-semester credit hour courses in Early Child Education, with one course being either Introduction to Early Childhood Professions or Early Childhood guidance Strategies for children or has been issued a Colorado Pyramid Model training certificate of completion; OR
• An Associate’s degree (60 semester credit hours) from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, which must include at least two, three-semester credit hour courses in either Introduction to Early childhood Professions or Early Childhood guidance Strategies for children or has been issued a Colorado Pyramid Model training certificate of completion; OR
• Three months (455 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four or more children less than eight years of age who are not related to the individual;

AND the completion of eighteen (18) semester credit hours from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education with one course as Introduction to Early Childhood Professions or Early Childhood guidance Strategies for children or has been issued a Colorado Pyramid Model training certificate of completion; OR

A current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level II or higher in Version

May require valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to satisfactorily complete provided training for driving 15-passenger vans may be required.

Early Childhood Assistant Teachers

Minimum age is 18. Must have one of the following :

• Completion of one of the following Early Childhood Education courses with a course grade of C or better : Introduction to Early Childhood Professions, Introduction to Early Childhood Techniques, Guidance Strategies for Young Children or has been issued the Colorado Pyramid Model Training certificate of completion, Health, Nutrition and Safety, Administration of Early Childhood Care and Education programs, Administration : Human Relations for Early Childhood Professions or Introduction to Business, Curriculum Development : Methods and Techniques, Child Growth and Development, the Exceptional Child or Infant / Toddler Theory and Practice or have been issued the Expanding Quality Infant / Toddler Training certificate of completion; AND
• A minimum of nine months (1,365 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four or more children less than eight years of age who are not related to the individual; OR
• A current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level I or higher in Version
• May require valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to satisfactorily complete provided training for driving 15-passenger vans may be required.

Early Childhood Teacher Aides

Minimum age is 16.

Must have informal experience working and / or genuine interest in working with children.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - All positions :

• Must past City background check.
• Must receive clearance from state and federal fingerprinting, and child abuse reporting background check.
• CPR and First Aid Certification (or similar introductory certificate) is required prior to working with children.
• Must complete 15 hours of required pre-service trainings and courses before working with children.

Language Skills

Communicate effectively with children, parents, co-workers,supervisors, and the general public. Must be able to effectively givedevelopmentally appropriate, verbal guidance to children between the ages of1-5 years.

Reasoning Ability

Must possess the ability to solve and implementpractical solutions to problems, to interpret a variety of instructionsfurnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, and to foresee andinitiate proactive measures to ensure program quality, customer serviceand participant safety.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative ofthose that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee isregularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel;

talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to crawl, kneel, jump, runstoop, crouch, reach with hands and arms. The employee must have the ability tolift up to 40 lbs.

lead children in extended periods of exercise and movement,must be able to control children in both an indoor and outdoor environment.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentialfunctions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee mayoccasionally be exposed to various weather conditions including rain, snow,wind, hail and heat.

The employee may be exposed to allergy causing conditions( cottonwood, dust, animals, etc.). The employee may be exposed to avariety of childhood illnesses.

The noise level in the work environment can beat high extremes at times.

The employee must be able to work effectively in anenvironment of noisy, happy, and sometimes distraught children. The employeemust possess high tolerance for the characteristic behavior of children inindoor and outdoor recreation settings and work effectively in high stresssituations.

The employee should be flexible with the demands and interests ofchildren.