PTS Preschool Teacher's Aide and Substitute Teacher's Aide

About the role

Works directly with the Preschool Teacher to deliver engaging, age-appropriate preschool programs that foster children’s social, emotional, physical, and academic growth.

Responsibilities

• Assists in classroom preparations, including organizing materials and activities, setting up play areas and workstations, and ensuring the facility is clean.
• Cleans and disinfects frequently touched surfaces and materials.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks, ensuring timely follow-up on assignments, projects, or requests from the Preschool Teacher.
• Greets patrons and participants in a friendly and professional manner; answers inquiries regarding preschool program.
• Maintains accurate records of various forms, logs, and reports.
• Adds to behavior concerns in the classroom, when necessary, guides children toward appropriate behavior, and escalates any concerns to the Preschool Teacher or other Primetime Preschool supervisory staff.
• Performs first aid and emergency response; reports incidents and accidents.
• Supervises and leads children while maintaining an appropriate staff-to-child ratio.
• Attends meetings and training sessions.
• Performs other duties, as directed by Recreation and Community Services Supervisor, Coordinator, and/or Preschool Teacher.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six months paid or volunteer experience in preschool and/or child care programs.
• Completion of six units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) is highly desirable.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one month of hire, Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid.

Qualifications

• Ability to act as a role model by displaying positive and courteous behaviors that children will admire and want to emulate.
• Ability to maintain awareness of children’s needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and positively, both verbally and in writing, with City employees and members of the public.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work as a team player or independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to handle conflict, issues, and concerns with children and parents.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to observe safety principles and work in a safe manner.
• Strong work ethic, proactive, and the ability to learn quickly.
• The ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks in an effective and timely manner, for self and others.
• The ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including inclement weather.
• The ability to work flexible hours and at various locations.
• The ability to lift, drag, and push files, paper, and equipment weighing 25 pounds or more is required occasionally.

Skills

• Positive and courteous behaviors.
• Positive communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Observation of safety principles.
• Work ethic.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Physical stamina and strength.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement within the organization.

Pay

$15.00 per hour.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, from approximately 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Additional Information

This position will remain open until filled, with a first review date of Monday, July 13, 2026. An online completed City application form is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application. Applications left incomplete, or with a reference to attachments may be rejected. The selection process will include one or more of the following: written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing skill assessment, and/or oral interviews that may be conducted in person and/or via video conferencing. If you require special accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources for assistance. All offers of employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States and successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical which may include a drug screen and Physical Abilities Test, negative TB test on file, and Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees. As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code 3100-3109). Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees, except those excluded by law, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need. In compliance with the California law, positions working with children are required to be mandated child abuse reporters. A mandated reporter is an individual who is obligated by law to report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect. As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code 3100-3109). Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees, except those excluded by law, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need. In addition, part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) employees may be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment. This is not a designated Retired Annuitant position. If you are a California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree, you may be required to reinstate into CalPERS. PTS workers are at-will. Generally, PTS employees are limited to no more than 999 hours. The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer Part-time, temporary, seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits and must participate in ICMA-RC (deferred compensation as a replacement for Social Security).