Preschool Aide/Preschool Teacher (Part Time)

About the role

The City of Concord is seeking part-time and substitute Preschool Aides and Teachers to support the Recreation Services Department. One vacancy for a Preschool Teacher Substitute is available until August 4, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with the Preschool Teacher to provide preschool programs for children
• Supervises and leads children, maintaining staff/child ratio
• Organizes and prepares activities for children
• Addresses behavior concerns in the classroom when necessary
• Greets patrons and participants and answers inquiries regarding programs
• Aids in organization, set-up, and clean-up of facility
• Cleans and disinfects frequently touched surfaces and materials throughout the program
• Maintains various forms, logs, and reports
• Attends meetings and training sessions
• Performs first aid and responds to emergencies; reports incidents and accidents
• Adheres to Department of Public Health guidelines
• Other duties, as directed by Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Program Aide, and/or Preschool Teacher

Requirements

• PRESCHOOL AIDE: Satisfactory completion of high school or the equivalent. Minimum one year or season experience preferred. No certification required. Must complete American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR/AED training.
• PRESCHOOL TEACHER: Twelve (12) Early Childhood Education units. Minimum one year or season experience. No certification required. Must complete American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR/AED training.

Qualifications

• Ability to act as a role model, communicate effectively, and handle conflict with children and parents
• Strong work ethic, proactive, and quick learner
• Positive and courteous behaviors, maintaining awareness of children’s needs
• Effective interpersonal skills, team player, and works independently
• Proactive decision-making, safety principles, organizing tasks, and handling various weather conditions
• Lift, drag, and push files, paper, and equipment weighing 25 pounds or more

Skills

• Customer service skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• First aid and emergency response
• Safe work practices

Benefits

No benefits are offered for this position.

Pay

• PRESCHOOL AIDE: $17.22 - $20.47/hour
• PRESCHOOL TEACHER: $20.98 - $27.52/hour

Schedule

• School Year Program (September-May): Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., 12:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., or 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
• School Year Program (June-August): Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.