Community Child Care Teacher

Community Child Care Teacher

Salary

$22.22 - $23.57 Hourly

Location

Colton City Hall, 650 N. La Cadena Dr., Colton, CA

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

26/27-00022

Department

Community Services

Division

Early Childhood Education

Opening Date

09/23/2026

Closing Date

10/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Max Number of Applicants

50

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Definition

The City of Colton is now recruiting for two (2) part-time Community Child Care Teacher positions.

Transcripts must be uploaded to be considered for this position. This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for current and future vacancies.

DESCRIPTION:

Under the general supervision of the Early Care Education Site Supervisor, to provide instruction in a School Age Program (SAP) and/or a State Preschool Program (SPP) with activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth..

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

The position may exercise technical and functional supervision over lower-level support staff.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following)

• Plan and execute age-appropriate activities that enrich the childs social, emotional, cognitive and physical attributes.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order.
• Observe, document, and asses children in the program, using the appropriate mandated tool/instrument.
• Assist in the supervision of teachers aids, teachers helpers, volunteers, and other assigned staff.
• Provide tutorial/homework assistance in the SAP.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Follow guidelines set by the program administrators, the State licensing office, and the State Department of Education.
• Assist in the compilation of materials for program quality in accordance with State Department of Education annual self-review.
• Ensure maintenance of a clean and orderly environment.
• Maintain the site in an efficient and safe manner.
• Interact with and support parents/guardians of children on a daily basis.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service, and parent meetings as required.
• Maintain effective working relationships with school site administrators, teachers, staff, and district personnel.
• Assist in the completion of the desired results developmental profiles.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess a high School Diploma or equivalent and twelve (12) core semester units or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, recreation and/or elementary education from an accredited college or university. Six (6) months paid experience as a Teacher in a licensed child care facility is required, including 50 days of 3+ hours experience per day within the last two years.

License/Certificate:

Possession of a valid Class C California drivers license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain upon hire within six (6) months, a Child Development permit, Associate Teacher level or higher.

Possession of, or ability to obtain upon hire, CPR and First Aid certification.

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS:

Knowledge of principles and methods of teaching and instruction for individuals and groups; objectives and philosophy of a child development program. Ability to plan and implement a daily lesson and a Weekly Lesson Plan. Observe and asses children using an age-appropriate instrument. Educational, recreational and social needs of children from pre-school to school age. Knowledge of child behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation. Communicate clearly both orally and in writing. Be self-motivated and able to initiate activities. Bilingual (Spanish/English) abilities desirable. Operate a motor vehicle on City streets.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting and turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily office activities. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading correspondence or using the computer, and acute hearing is required when providing phone and face-to-face service. The need to lift and carry young children weighing more than 25 pounds is also required.

Recruitment and Selection Process

How to apply: Submit an original online application at governmentjobs.com/careers/coltonca. The filing deadline is Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Recruitment may close sooner if a sufficient number of applications is received.

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure that an applicant will be invited to the next phase of the examination process. The City reserves the right to invite only the most qualified applicants to participate in subsequent stages of the process.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Colton encourages applications from bilingual candidates, women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is available to applicants with disabilities upon request.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, new employees must provide documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States.

Temporary/Part-Time Appointments: Temporary/Part-time appointments do not qualify for City benefits, except for those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 8% of base earnings. There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice.

Eligible for 40 hours of sick time after working 90 days.

01

Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid California Class "C" Driver License?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess twelve (12) core semester units or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Recreation and/or Elementary Education from an accredited college or University? If so, transcripts must be uploaded.

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess six (6) months paid experience as a Teacher in a licensed childcare facility, including 50 days of 3+ hours experience per day within the last two years? If so, please explain.

05

Do you possess or have the ability to obtain within six (6) months upon hire, a Child Development permit, Associate Teacher level or higher?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess or are you able to obtain a CPR and First Aid certification upon hire?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Colton

Address 650 N. La Cadena Drive

Colton, California, 92324

Phone (909) 370-5064

Website http://www.coltonca.gov