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Job Description
The Job
The Special Districts Department, Big Bear Valley Recreation and Parks District is recruiting to fill vacancies forChild Care Teacher (PSE)*to support theDistrict’s before and afterschool child care program. Child Care Teachers are responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for school-aged children. Duties include supervising children, implementing age-appropriate activities that support learning and development, and maintaining positive communication with parents and guardians.
This position is located in the mountain area of Big Bear, CA located approximately 1 hour/45 miles from downtown San Bernardino.
The Special Districts Department works to promote the safety, health and enrichment of communities by providing essential municipal services along with diverse community-based programs in an efficient and sustainable manner. Special Districts covers a number of services areas, providing water and sanitation, television, parks and recreation, roads, streetlight, and other services, as well as conservation and land use assistance to unincorporated areas of the County.
The Beyond the Bell childcare program represents a tremendous collaborative effort between the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District, Bear Valley Unified School District, and Soroptimist International of Big Bear Valley to provide safe, quality, affordable care to school aged valley residents. The program is available at Baldwin Lane Elementary School and North Shore Elementary School. The program includes before/after school care for children in grades kindergarten through six.
*Official Title : Public Service Employee
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Work Availability: Ability to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
License: Candidate must possess a valid California Class B driver license or be obtained within 90 days of employment. Proof of automobile liability insurance is required at time of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
Certifications: Must possess and maintain a current CPR card and proof of completion of a First Aid course for adults and children.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift small children and other objects up to 45 lbs.
Pre-Employment Process: Job offers are contingent upon passing a background investigation including a fingerprint check and search of the Child Abuse Index before appointment. In addition, applicants must possess an official photo identification card and pass a pre-employment physical, including a tuberculosis test.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Minimum Requirements
Candidate must meet the following requirement to qualify:
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience working in a classroom setting with children. Experience may include assisting in planning and leading educational or recreational activities, supporting classroom management, or providing direct supervision and care in a structured learning environment.
Note: Care of own children and non-licensed babysitting/childcare is not considered qualifying.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:- 12 semester (18 quarter) units in Early Childhood Education (ECE). Candidates may provide a list of completed coursework or attach transcripts.
Selection Process
Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Or visit the office at 41220 Park Ave in Big Bear Lake, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm, to complete an application in person.
These are extra-help, non-regular positions classified as Public Service Employees and receive no benefits. These temporary positions will be employed for seasonal help, up to twelve (12) months, and will vary in assigned weekly hours. Successful candidates shall be considered at-will throughout the term of their employment and will not attain regular status .
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com and from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn of any additional information regarding this recruitment. Also, check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County 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.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points.
I mportant Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
This position does not have benefits.
Closing Date/Time: 6/27/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Bernardino County
Show moreSan Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
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