Assistant Teacher

Position Description

At the Community Arts Preschool program, we believe that a child’s work is play. Our highly experienced and caring teachers provide child-centered, play-based, and arts-integrated experiences inspired by Reggio Emilia practices.

Community Arts Preschool is a is a part-time, recreational enrichment program of the Center for Community Arts program in the City of Walnut Creek's Arts and Recreation Department. There are three preschool locations: Civic Park, Heather Farm, and Shadelands. Each program site has its own unique approach and provides a safe, nurturing environment that promotes the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of each child.

Representative Duties

Community Arts Preschool is seeking Co-Teachers (also known as Assistant Preschool Teachers) for our Shadelands and Heather Farm locations. This is a part-time, hourly, non-benefited job opportunity. Duties associated with this position include, and are not limited to, the following:

• Assist students at learning centers throughout the classroom;
• Classroom maintenance: prepare materials and supplies, maintain cleanliness, setup and oversee learning centers with guidance from the Lead Teacher;
• Supervise outdoor play;
• Step in as the Lead Teacher as needed including leading circle and story time, and music;
• Attend and contribute to bi-weekly staff meetings;
• Actively participate in team planning and trainings; and
• Communicate child concerns and family needs to Lead Preschool Teacher and team.

Qualifications Guidelines

All Preschool Teachers and Co-Teachers have completed high school (or equivalent) and are required to complete the following prior to employment:

• Current vaccination and TB Screening,
• CPR and First Aid Certification,
• Mandated Reporter training.

In addition, candidates considered for employment will undergo California DOJ and FBI fingerprinting as part of the background process.