Childcare Program Assistant Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $17.00 - $30.00 Hourly
Location : Corte Madera Children's Center, 140 Pixley Avenue, Corte Madera, CA 94925, CA
Job Type: Corte Madera
Job Number: TCM/26/08CC
Department: Town of Corte Madera
Division: TCM Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Description
Recreation Assistant (Part-Time) - Children's Center
Salary Range: $17.00 - $30.00 hourly
The Town of Corte Madera's Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce a recruitment for multiple vacant part-time Recreation Assistant positions to support the Children's Center after-school program for the 2026-2027 school year.
About Us
The Town strives to enhance the community's health, safety, and quality of life by serving its residents and businesses through proactive, responsive, and inclusive leadership.
Department
The Parks and Recreation Department's mission is to create community through people, parks, and programs. The Department provides a wide range of year-round recreational programs, classes, sports leagues, camps, and community events serving residents of all ages.
Position
Under general supervision, the Recreation Assistant performs childcare supervision duties within the Parks and Recreation Department. Incumbents provide front-line customer service, assist in organizing recreation programs and events, and may lead activities or provide direction to Recreation Aides or volunteers.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is committed to creating a positive and engaging experience for children and contributing to a supportive team environment.
Key attributes include:

• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with children, parents, and team members
• Creativity & Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust activities and respond to varying needs, behaviors, and situations
• Passion for Child Development: Genuine interest in supporting the growth, learning, and well-being of children
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively to foster a positive, cohesive, and supportive environment

Examples of Duties

• Supervise children in after-school, camp, or youth enrichment programs.
• Plan and lead recreational, educational, and enrichment activities.
• Maintain attendance records and sign-in/out procedures.
• Communicate with parents and guardians regarding participant activities and behavior.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, emergency procedures, and mandated reporting requirements.
• Provide guidance and direction to Recreation Aides assisting with childcare programs.

Knowledge of

• Recreation program planning and group activity facilitation
• Childcare supervision techniques and safety practices
• Customer service and public interaction principles
• Modern office procedures and recreation registration systems
• Basic arithmetic and recordkeeping practices

Skill to

• Communicate effectively with participants, parents, staff, and the public
• Provide high-quality customer service
• Organize and assist in leading recreation activities
• Maintain accurate records and reports

Ability to

• Work collaboratively with diverse community members and Town staff
• Coordinate multiple program activities and responsibilities
• Exercise sound judgment in responding to participant needs, safety concerns and routine program issues
• Provide direction to Recreation Aides and volunteers
• Maintain attention to detail despite interruptions
• Maintain flexible work hours including evenings and weekends
• Lift and carry up to twenty (20) pounds

Required Conditions of Employment:
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Successfully pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment and background check
• Work shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Some positions may require a valid California Class C Driver's License or the employee must be able to provide suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 20 pounds

Typical Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Experience:

• One (1) year of experience in recreation programs, childcare supervision, customer service, or administrative program support is desirable.

Education:

• Completion of high school, or equivalent (GED), is desirable.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification preferred (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).

Supplemental Information
Application and Selection Procedures
Apply On-Line at:
Filing Deadline: Open & Continuous
or
Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Attn: Human Resources
Channelle Ceralde, SHRM-SCP
300 Tamalpais Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Email: Phone: (916) 471-3110
The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed Town of Corte Madera Employment Application

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The Town of Corte Madera is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The Town is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources, at: (916) 471-3110 or
To view the benefits for Non-Classified Part-Time Employees, click on this link and scroll down to Resolution No.56/2021 for details:
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Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the given deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Supplemental question responses are an integral part of the selection process; failure to respond or provide a complete supplemental question response or responding "see resume" to a supplemental question, will eliminate you from further consideration.

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

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Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to complete a background check, which includes fingerprinting?

• Yes
• No

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The Recreation Assistant position is a temporary part-time position that is not benefits eligible.

• I have read and understand that this position is not benefits eligible.

Required Question