El Rancho Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description Temporary-Hourly (At-Will/Non-represented) position (approximately 25 - 28 hours/week) The City of Pico Rivera is a thriving community that offers opportunities to all who live and work in the City. The City boasts a population in excess of 63,000. Within the City's nine square miles, more than 120 developed acres are devoted to recreational facilities for the enjoyment of the community, including 100 acres of local parks.

The City looks forward to the next 50 years with several recent and pending projects helping to ensure that Pico Rivera continues to be a great place to live, work, and play. The Department The Department of Parks and Recreation is comprised of 19 key divisions, to include REACH (Recreation and Education Accelerating Children's Hopes), a grant-funded after school program provided in partnership with the El Rancho Unified School District (ERUSD). REACH is designed to enhance children's overall academic performance, reduce absenteeism, improve behavior and re-engage the child in the educational process by providing homework assistance, mentoring, performing arts and recreational activities in a safe, supervised environment.

The Position Under the direction of the REACH Supervisor or designated Coordinator, the REACH Classroom Leaders are responsible for providing engaging and positive daily learning experiences to approximately 20 students; ensuring the safety of their students; aligning and presenting curriculum to state standards; and preparing recorded and live lessons for students for potential distance learning. Work schedule coincides with the El Rancho Unified School District calendar (ERUSD is closed during school holidays, furlough days, winter, spring, and summer recesses). Typical schedule: Monday-Friday 2:00 p.m

- 6:00 p.m. (modified day Wednesday, start 12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.)

Essential Duties The ideal candidate will have the ability to perform the following essential tasks and duties: Supervise and ensure the safety of students at all times. Maintain clean and organized classroom/work areas. Facilitate in the delivery of the LitART Literacy Curriculum including the literacy, math, enrichment, recreational, and homework support activities.

Actively participate in professional development activities including training workshops, coaching, and facilitated meetings. Employ positive classroom management and discipline techniques. Communicate with parents and volunteers as needed.

Record and maintain daily attendance records and assist in the sign-in/out process. Consistently support the mission of the REACH Program. Perform related duties as assigned.

Additionally, candidates must demonstrate strong leadership skills, strong behavior management and a professional demeanor; and be able to effectively interact with co-workers, ERUSD staff, volunteers and city staff. Qualifications Candidates: Must be at least 18 years of age; Must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent, and have two (2) years of college (48 semester units or 60 quarter units), or Associate's (AA) degree or higher, or the ability to pass an Instructional Aide Written Exam with a minimum score of 70%. (Applicants must provide acceptable proof of college education with application materials, or you may email proof to spena@pico-rivera.org, within 48 hours of submitting application); and Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Relevant experience working with children and developing and implementing programs to help them improve their academic and social skills is desirable. Bilingual in Spanish is desirable. PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties.

The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 50 pounds is required. Additionally, the incumbent in this position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold, and may often work with constant interruptions.

Licenses and Certifications Candidates must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver's License throughout the course of employment and/or California Identification Card. (City employees are registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles, Employee Pull Notice Program.) Proof of car insurance (to be eligible for mileage reimbursement). At time of hire, candidates must possess and maintain certification in Infant/Child/Adult CPR, Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and Community First Aid and Safety from a nationally accredited organization, such as the American Heart Association (AHA), the American Red Cross (ARC) and the Health and Safety Institute (HSI)

(Online certifications will be accepted; skills test / hands-on training must be completed after online portion). TESTING: Oral Interview = 100% Veteran's credit will amount to 10 points to be added to the interview score. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application materials in order to be eligible for veteran's credit.

Veterans who wish to utilize this credit must have served on a full-time basis (not reserve or auxiliary) in the armed forces for a minimum of six months (180 days). FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received and may close without prior notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

SELECTION PROCESS: All application materials must be submitted online prior to the final filing date. Based on a review of application materials, those applicants who are determined to be the best qualified will be invited to participate in the testing and selection process to further evaluate their job-related experience, education, knowledge, skills and abilities. Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of the required application materials (such as a copy of high school diploma, G.E.D

equivalent, and/or typing certificate, if applicable). This is a competitive process; therefore, be thorough in your responses. All statements made on the application are subject to verification.

False statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the Eligibility List, or discharge from employment. For more information regarding this recruitment, please email Human Resources, at bandrade@pico-rivera.org. Employees in this position are regularly scheduled to work up to 28 hours per week and are not eligible for inclusion in the regular, permanent employment service of the City and do not receive medical benefits

Such employees serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and are classified as at-will employees. Physical/Background Check Upon conditional offer the selected candidate will be subject to background and reference checks and will be required to satisfactorily complete a post offer physical examination including a drug screen at the City's expense. At-will Classification Members in this job classification are considered at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Emergency Disaster Worker City employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster Worker and must take an oath.

In the event of a declared emergency, City employees shall initially remain at work, or if recalled, shall report to work after completing critical personal and family emergency responsibilities. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Pico Rivera is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), legally protected medical condition (genetic characteristics), marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other bases protected by federal law (including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990) state or local law. The City of Pico Rivera does not discriminate or any other basis protected by law, in its employment policies or practices.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance The City of Pico Rivera provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals under ADA, considering each situation on an individual basis. Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodation needed, in writing, for the application and/or interview phase. If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Department staff: nkatabyan@pico-rivera.org

City of Pico Rivera Human Resources, 6615 Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera CA 90660