Preschool Aide (Substitute, Temporary/Part-Time)

THIS RECRUITMENT WILL REMAIN CONTINUOUSLY OPEN. APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AT THE FOLLOWING CUT-OFF DATES: 12/18/2026, 1/29/2027, 2/12/2027, 3/26/2027, 5/7/2027, 7/9/2027, 8/20/2027, 10/1/2027, 11/12/2027, 1/8/2028.

Under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator II and Fun Factory Preschool Lead Teacher, the Substitute Preschool Aide provides classroom support to preschool students ages 3–5. This position assists with daily activities, curriculum implementation, classroom supervision, and maintaining a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment.

This is an on-call, substitute position with hours assigned based on program staffing needs. Substitute Preschool Aides may be contacted to provide coverage for planned staff absences or unexpected staffing needs throughout the preschool year.

Schedule Information

• Program Season: August - May
• Preschool Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Substitute Shifts: Typically 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Schedule: On-call, as needed. Hours are not guaranteed and will vary based on program needs.
• Additional hours may be assigned for training or special activities.

Pay & Benefits

• Non-exempt, hourly, part-time.
• Part-time positions are hourly and not eligible for benefits and are limited to working 999 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). No full-time regular appointment will be made from this class.  

NOTE: Unfortunately, current active CalPERS members are ineligible for employment with part-time positions. Active CalPERS members are defined as individuals who have worked for a CalPERS participating agency and have not withdrawn their funds from their PERS account.

For questions, please contact Recreation Coordinator Whitney Kahn at [email protected] or 916-461-6612.


NOTE: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist the Lead Teacher with implementing daily preschool curriculum, classroom activities, and routines.
• Support group activities for preschool children ages 3–5, including arts and crafts, games, music, movement, circle time, and hands-on learning activities.
• Actively engage with students and encourage positive social interactions, independence, and age-appropriate behavior.
• Assist with classroom supervision, transitions, and daily routines to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provide additional support to individual students as directed by the Lead Teacher.
• Assist with classroom preparation, organization, and daily clean-up.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, welcoming, and safe classroom environment.
• Follow established classroom procedures, program guidelines, and City policies.
• Communicate professionally and positively with students, parents, coworkers, and City staff.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability when working in different preschool classrooms or with different teaching teams.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, City employees, and the public using principles of outstanding customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Practices and methods of public relations and customer service; techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.
• Basic child development and age-appropriate practices for supervising preschool children.
• Methods of organizing and leading group activities in a recreational or preschool setting.
• Positive behavior guidance and classroom management techniques.
• Safety principles and practices, including basic first aid and CPR methods.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
• Techniques for effectively communicating with individuals of various ages and backgrounds.
• Principles of providing outstanding customer service when interacting with families, coworkers, and the public.

Ability to:

• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, patience, flexibility, positive energy, and maturity.
• Follow established classroom routines and directions provided by the Lead Teacher.
• Actively engage with preschool-aged children in a positive and developmentally appropriate manner.
• Adapt to different classroom environments, teaching styles, and student needs.
• Organize, prioritize, and complete assigned tasks.
• Establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with coworkers and the public.
• Exercise sound judgment and maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.

Education:

Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire or possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. Some college is preferred.

Candidates who have completed at least 6 semester units or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education at an accredited or approved college or university are preferred. Recreation, Art, Music, or Physical Education coursework may be considered if relevant to preschool-aged children.

Experience:
Minimum one (1) year of experience working with children in a preschool setting.

License, Certificate, Registration Requirements:
Current CPR/First Aid certification is preferred.

Physical Requirements:
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping, and crouching. Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds. Perform repetitive hand, arm, and body movement on a continuous basis. Frequent public and coworker contact, occasional working alone.