Specialized Youth Instructor (Early Learning Enrichment Programs) at City of Fort Collins in Fort Collins, Colorado

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Specialized Youth Instructor (Early Learning Enrichment Programs) (Hourly)
REQUISITION #: req7735
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
LOCATION: NORTHSIDE AZTLAN CTR
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly
HOURLY RATE: $15.50 - 18.50 per hour (based on relevant experience)
SELECTION PROCESS: This position has consistent openings, and we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check and fingerprinting required .
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

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Overview
Current hiring needs are for our year-round Early Learning Enrichment programs. The City of Fort Collins Recreation Department creates exceptional programs to serve an exceptional community. Our programs are an opportunity for children to learn new skills, discover new passions, be active, and connect with their peers. With a focus on preschool readiness skills, teacher-led activities are aimed at the development of fine motor, cognitive, gross motor, social emotional and early literacy skills. The play-based, intentional approach encourages self-regulation, critical thinking, problem-solving.

We are searching for enthusiastic, dedicated professionals who are passionate about working with toddlers - preschool aged children. Ideal candidates genuinely enjoy the learning that takes place through play and is comfortable spending their days on a child's level! Early Learning Enrichment Instructors will possess the knowledge and experience necessary to structure and manage a developmentally appropriate classroom complete with both recreational and educational components.

Work Schedule
Required, pre-service trainings must be completed prior to working with children. Weekly work schedules will vary with most shifts scheduled between 8:30am - 4:30pm depending on the programming season with up to 29 hours per week. Minimal evening or weekend hours necessary with exceptions for staff meetings or other program specific needs.

Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
-Active supervision of children including regular participation and attendance counts.
-Greet children and parents in a friendly manner; conduct daily health screens and check-in/out process.
-Plan and instruct daily developmentally appropriate lesson plans 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.
-Responsible for class supply and equipment inventory, and requesting materials based on available budgets as needed.
-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 supervision of 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 able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Early Learning Enrichment Instructors:
-Minimum age is 18
-A minimum of six months experience working with children ages 1-6 required
-A current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level I or higher in Version 3.0 preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
-Must past City background check.
-Must receive clearance from state and federal fingerprinting.
-Must possess a current CPR and First Aid Certification or attend a City provided CPR and First Aide course within one month of hire.
-May be required to take additional online training courses.

Language Skills: Must be able to communicate effectively with children, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the general public. Must be able to effectively give developmentally appropriate, verbal guidance to children between the ages of 1-5 years.

Reasoning Ability: Must possess the ability to solve and implement practical solutions to problems, to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, and to foresee and initiate proactive measures to ensure program quality, customer service and participant safety.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to crawl, kneel, jump, run stoop, crouch, reach with hands and arms. The employee must have the ability to lift 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 are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to various weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, hail and heat. The employee may be exposed to allergy causing conditions (i.e. cottonwood, dust, animals, etc.). The employee may be exposed to a variety of childhood illnesses. The noise level in the work environment can be at high extremes at times.

The employee must be able to work effectively in an environment of noisy, happy, and sometimes distraught children. The employee must possess high tolerance for the characteristic behavior of children in indoor and outdoor recreation settings and work effectively in high stress situations. The employee should be flexible with the demands and interests of children.
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

POST OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK AND FINERGPRINTING REQUIRED.

Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.Overview
Current hiring needs are for our year-round Early Learning Enrichment programs. The City of Fort Collins Recreation Department creates exceptional programs to serve an exceptional community. Our programs are an opportunity for children to learn new skills, discover new passions, be active, and connect with their peers. With a focus on preschool readiness skills, teacher-led activities are aimed at the development of fine motor, cognitive, gross motor, social emotional and early literacy skills. The play-based, intentional approach encourages self-regulation, critical thinking, problem-solving.

We are searching for enthusiastic, dedicated professionals who are passionate about working with toddlers - preschool aged children. Ideal candidates genuinely enjoy the learning that takes place through play and is comfortable spending their days on a child's level! Early Learning Enrichment Instructors will possess the knowledge and experience necessary to structure and manage a developmentally appropriate classroom complete with both recreational and educational components.

Work Schedule
Required, pre-service trainings must be completed prior to working with children. Weekly work schedules will vary with most shifts scheduled between 8:30am - 4:30pm depending on the programming season with up to 29 hours per week. Minimal evening or weekend hours necessary with exceptions for staff meetings or other program specific needs.

Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
-Active supervision of children including regular participation and attendance counts.
-Greet children and parents in a friendly manner; conduct daily health screens and check-in/out process.
-Plan and instruct daily developmentally appropriate lesson plans 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.
-Responsible for class supply and equipment inventory, and requesting materials based on available budgets as needed.
-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 supervision of any City employees.

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