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Pre-School Program Coordinator

Salary

$21.69 - $23.86 Hourly

Location

Harrisonburg, VA

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

6419 - (Sept 2024)

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

09/06/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Do you want to utilize your knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide a safe and nurturing environment that is designed to promote learning opportunities for children? If so, the City of Harrisonburg's Parks & Recreation Department's Pre-School Coordinator position may be the right job for you!

The Pre-School Coordinator is a part-time position (no benefits) with a preferred hiring range of $21.69 - $23.86 per hour; however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate's qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy.

As the Pre-School Coordinator, you'll have the opportunity to perform a variety of leadership and supervisory duties while planning, coordinating, and running the City of Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation Pre-School Program (ages 3 and 4). In this role, you'll supervise pre-school instructors, plan and implement pre-school activities, programs, and services, conduct parent/teacher conferences, administer student evaluations, and operate a City vehicle in the performance of job duties. As the program is regulated and licensed through the Virginia Department of Education, you'll periodically meet with Department of Education representatives to ensure maintenance of State licensing requirements.

A full list of the ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is available in the class specification (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harrisonburg/classspecs/1012282?keywords=5419&pagetype=classSpecifications) .

Minimum Qualifications

• Endorsement or bachelor’s degree in a child-related field such as, but not limited to, elementary education, nursing or recreation from a college or university and one year of programmatic (working directly with children) experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement.

• Valid driver's license.

• 21 years of age or older.

• Possession of or ability to obtain CPR/first aid and medication administration certification within 30 days from hire date.

• Availability to work approximately 25 hours per week from approximately mid-August to mid/late May each year, required.

• The City's pre-school program is licensed under the Commonwealth of Virginia as a daytime child care center, and candidates must meet minimum standards as set forth by the Department of Education.

• Click here to view the physical requirements of this position. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harrisonburg/classspecs/1012282?keywords=5419&pagetype=classSpecifications)

The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

• DMV record review;

• Drug screen;

• Fingerprinting;

• Tuberculosis (TB) test; and

• Criminal background investigation.

Supplemental Information

To Apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 09/06/2024)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health and Vision Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Paid Leave

• 15.5 paid holidays

• Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care

• Health Savings Account

• Virginia Retirement System

• Deferred Compensation Plan through MissionSquare

• Employee Assistance Program

Additionally, the City is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which may qualify you for student loan forgiveness if you meet the PSLF Program requirements.

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What is your highest level of education?

• Less than 8th Grade

• Completed 8th Grade

• Attended High School

• High School Graduate

• GED

• Attend College

• College Graduate

• Attended Graduate School

• Master's Degree

• Graduate study beyond Master's

• Ph.D. or professional degree

  02

  How many years of programmatic (working directly with children) experience do you have?

• I do not have any programmatic experience.

• I have less than 1 year of programmatic experience.

• I have at least 1 year but less than 3 years of programmatic experience.

• I have 3 or more years of programmatic experience.

  03

  Which of the following driver's license do you possess?

• No Valid Driver's License

• Valid Driver's License

• Valid Commercial Driver's Learner's License

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B)

  04

  Are you currently 21 years of age or older?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Do you currently possess a valid CPR/first aid certification?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Do you currently possess a valid medication administration certification?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Are you available to work approximately 25 hours per week from approximately mid-August to mid/late May each year?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

City of Harrisonburg

Address

409 South Main Street Third Floor Harrisonburg, Virginia, 22801

Phone

540.432.8920 540.432.7796

Website

https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/employment