Preschool Instructor II

$49,358 - $59,758/Yr

City Of Vacaville - Vacaville, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

Vacaville, CA

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Preschool Instructor II position at the City of Vacaville involves teaching preschool-aged children using various methods such as storytelling, games, music, and art. The role focuses on fostering basic social skills and learning concepts while ensuring a safe and supportive environment for children. Instructors are responsible for modeling positive behaviors, attending to children's emotional and developmental needs, and managing classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Establish and model positive behaviors for children in their classrooms.
• Attend to the emotional, social, and developmental needs of children.
• Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents.
• Manage classroom activities including lessons, play, and breaks.
• Help children reach developmental milestones.
• Encourage children to interact with each other to develop social skills.
• Provide appropriate supervision for children at all times.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of preschool experience.
• Two years of leadership experience in a related youth-oriented or classroom environment.
• Ability to develop fun and educational activities for young children.
• Ability to instruct young children in rules of conduct and learning new tasks.
• Ability to adapt to children's learning styles.
• Effective communication skills with children and parents.
• Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to the needs of children and parents.
• Patience and compassion suitable for working with young children.

Nice-to-haves

• Twelve semester units of college-level coursework in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Psychology.
• Experience as a Preschool Instructor I in the City of Vacaville.

Benefits

• Retirement plan