Preschool Teacher

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Salary: $20.98 - $27.52 Hourly
Location : Concord, CA
Job Type: Part Time
Department: Recreation Services
Division: Preschool
Opening Date: 07/15/2025
Closing Date: 8/18/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: Limited Service

Job Characteristics
***PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY***

PRESCHOOL TEACHER
The City of Concord is accepting applications for part-time and substitute Preschool Teachers to support the Recreation Services Department. There are currently two vacancies for a Preschool Teacher needed by August 18, 2025. This recruitment will also establish an eligibility list to fill positions as they become available.

The Preschool Program: The City of Concord's Preschool Program has been serving the community for over 30 years with classes encouraging children to play, learn and grow in an age-appropriate setting. Through games, crafts, songs and activities, children develop social skills, friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. Our teachers are trained in early childhood development and are dedicated to helping children develop language and social skills in a safe and positive environment. You can take a virtual tour of our program by visiting the City's YouTube Channel

What you will be doing: The Preschool Program provides services for children ages 2-4. The Preschool Teacher may be assigned to a classroom in any age group within the program depending on the needs of the program. The Teacher may work with the classroom aide and lead in providing an early childhood program that prepares the children for kindergarten. All positions are part time, limited service.

This position may work at one of two locations:
The current vacancies for Preschool Teacher may teach either the 2-year-old morning and 3-year-old afternoon classes at Centre Concord, or the 3-4 combo STEM afternoon class at Baldwin Park, based on prior class experience.
Incumbents must be able to work during the following days/hours:


We are looking for someone who:


SELECTION PROCESS
  1. Submit a completed City of Concord application and the required supplemental question responses, online at
  2. All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, and those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position will be invited to interview. Applications will be evaluated for the current vacancy for Preschool Teacher. Once that position is filled, the recruitment will remain open to establish an ongoing eligible list of candidates for future vacancies as they occur.
  3. Successful candidates will be provided a conditional offer of employment and must clear DOJ livescan.

Conviction History:
If you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City of Concord.

Helpful tips when applying:
Examples of duties include, but are not limited to


Qualifications
Ability to:

Education/Experience

Education: Twelve (12) Early Childhood Education units.Experience: A minimum of one year or season of experience working with children in a preschool setting.

Certification: None required. Must successfully complete American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR/AED training at time of hire, if not already certified.
Other
Must be able to clear TB test and fingerprint check.

EEO/ADA: The City of Concord is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-671-3308 or hrdept@cityofconcord.org prior to the final filing date.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please contact Angela Freitag, Recreation Program Coordinator, at 925-671-3118 or angela.freitag@cityofconcord.org.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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COMPETITIVE EVALUATION: Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
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POSITION: What position are you applying for? Check all that apply.
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EDUCATION: Which best describes your highest level of education?
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EDUCATION: Have you completed a minimum of 12 units of Early Childhood Education coursework?
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EXPERIENCE: Do you have experience working with children in a preschool setting? If so, please describe your experience.
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CERTIFICATION: Please indicate which certifications you currently possess by checking the boxes below, and if applicable, attach a copy of the certificate to your application. If you don't possess any of these certifications, training will be provided.
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Job Type:
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