Job Description

IMPORTANT NOTICE Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) Early Childhood Recreation Unit is seeking caring, engaging, and reliable Part-time Early Childhood Recreation Assistant to support the Stay and Play toddler program. In this role, you will plan and lead engaging art, sensory, music, movement, and storytelling activities for children ages 1–3 in a community center-based program where parents and caregivers remain with their children throughout the class. This position may require travel to and work at various program sites throughout Arlington County.

Specific duties include:

• Supervising, directing and actively participating in daily activities at the assigned center;

• Planning, organizing, and implementing daily developmentally appropriate activities;

• Enforcing federal, state, and local policies, procedures, rules, and administrative regulations;

• Attending monthly planning and staff meetings; and

• Performing other job-related duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Good character and integrity, reliable transportation, including the ability to complete tasks, take initiative, and work successfully in a team environment.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate with parents and children.

• Effective and efficient program management skills.

• Ability to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

• High school/equivalent; and

• Considerable experience administering recreational programs; including some experience leading or supervising recreational programs.

Substitution: Successful completion of some college coursework from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates with experience/certificationin one or more of the following:

• Willingness or experience working with individuals with disabilities;

• Developing and maintaining relationships with parent groups or community organizations, including working with a culturally diverse population;

• Working knowledge of Arlington County and Virginia Department of Social Services State licensing regulations; and

• CPR, First Aid, AED Certifications and/or Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.

Special Requirements

A complete application will include an attached resume

If selected, all staff will be required to:

• Possess First Aid, CPR, and AED Certifications or obtain within 60 days of hire.

• Provide negative TB results or submit to a TB screening.

• Complete 16 hours of Early Childhood related training a year.

• Successfully complete a pre-employment background check, including providing references, which may be included in application.

• Wear a uniform, and ability to lift up to 25 lbs., including stand and walk for prolonged periods of time during the work shift.

• Provide personal care as needed for participants.

• Arlington County requires all employees to have a bank account to accept direct payroll deposits.

• Work at various Early Childhood program locations across Arlington County. Applicants must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment, a valid Driver License, or have the ability to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties at other Arlington locations. Any offer of employment may be contingent on a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.

Additional Information

Work Hours Part-time, 20 hours per week year-round, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Monday -Friday. Days and hours of work for this position may vary.

The official job title is Recreation Assistant IV.

Program Information The Stay and Play program consist of seasonal sessions offered year-round. Each daily class is 1.5 hours. Parents and caregivers stay for the duration of the class to supervise their children, socialize and build community. The facilitator manages a blend of supervised free play and structured, staff-led activities that provide first experiences in socialization and global toddler development in a safe and stimulating environment.

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Your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are considered part of the selection process. Please do not enter "see resume" as a response to the questions. Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. In accordance with § 19.2-392.15, applicants are not required to provide information regarding sealed arrests, charges, or convictions in response to any questions or inquiries during the hiring process.

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