Preschool Recreation Leader

The Tukwila Community Center is looking to hire multiple Preschool Recreation Leaders to work in our Pre-School program! As a Preschool Recreation Leader, you will assist with daily tasks and support the teacher in implementing lesson plans and activities. 

About the Community Center

The Tukwila Community Center boasts beautiful meeting rooms, classrooms, banquet facilities, and a commercial kitchen, which are available for rental. The center is in a peaceful setting along the Duwamish River. It hosts several activities and resources for seniors, adults, teens, and young children. This includes fitness, recreation and wellness programs, as well as a preschool. 

About the City:
The City of Tukwila is 9.6 square miles of opportunity and a dynamic place to work. The population is over 22,000 at night and up to 150,000 during the day. Tukwila shares borders with the Cities of Seattle, Renton, SeaTac, Burien, and Kent. Its central location lies in the heart of the Puget Sound region, sitting 12 miles south of downtown Seattle, 17 miles north of downtown Tacoma, and just east of SeaTac Airport. It is easily accessed by I-5 and I-405 or via either of Tukwila's two train stations, the Sounder Station or the Sound Transit Light Rail Station.

Our Mission: 
To provide superior services that support a safe, inviting, healthy environment for our residents, businesses and guests.

Our Values:

Caring –We support the diverse community we serve with compassion, empathy and kindness.

Professional – We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and act with integrity and transparency. We are respectful and courteous with all.
Responsive – We are timely and effective in the delivery of great customer service. We continually strive to find innovative ways to improve.

This is a temporary seasonal position assigned to the Tukwila Parks & Recreation Preschool Program. This position will assist recreation staff with direct program leadership, general supervision and general operation over the preschool programs and activities. (Position not to exceed 1040 hours in a 12-month period).  Working hours will be 8:45am – 12:45 pm., Monday - Friday. 

How To Apply:
Initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the "education" and "work experience" sections of your application in the Government Jobs website. To be considered for this position you MUST apply online and complete the entire application.    
A cover letter and resume are optional 
  
The City of Tukwila is an equal opportunity employer and strives to employ a diverse workforce reflective of the community it serves. Qualified applicants with multicultural experience and/or backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

This selection process may include but is not limited to evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, testing, and interviewing. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at, HumanResources@tukwilawa.gov. 

• Assists with general supervision of preschool programs and activities.
• Safeguards program participants and provides for a clean and safe working environment.
• Maintains and oversees the proper use of equipment and supplies by participants.
• Completes and maintains proper forms, reports, and information for recreation staff.
• Enforces facility, equipment, and program rules and regulations, taking appropriate corrective action with participants when necessary.
• Assists with planning, scheduling, and organizing of preschool events and activities.
• Other duties vary based on specific responsibilities for each position.

• Friendly, positive and able to work in a preschool classroom;

• Physical ability sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position;

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing;

• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with program participants, and preschool aged children;

• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision;

• Ability to lead a classroom of preschoolers.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

(A) Minimum of 18 years old; 

(B) Must have a High School Diploma or GED; 

(C) Strong interest and ability to lead activities in art, sports and games for preschool aged children; 

(D) Previous knowledge and experience with preschool programs, policies and procedures desired.   

Special Requirements:

Must possess a valid Washington State ID. Must be physically capable of assisting and participating in physical activities. Maintain current CPR/First Aid certifications, or the ability to obtain prior to employment.

Preferred Experience 

1 - 3 years of working with children ages 3 - 5 yrs old in a preschool environment.

 
Selection Guidelines:

These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Physical Activity/Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, mobility, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Salary : $22