Job Description

Posting number: 26-00183

Department: Library and Recreation Services

Division: Children and Teen Services

Job classification: RECREATION INSTRUCTOR 2

Posting type: Open

Categories: Recreation, Education, Parks and Recreation

Summary

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Preschool Teacher II Salary: $21.50-$23.70

Preschool Head Teacher Salary: $24.89-$27.44

The final filing date is Monday, November 09, 2026, by 5:00 pm or after receiving 50 qualified applications, whichever is first.

Hours: This is a casual non-benefited position limited to working twenty-five (25) hours per week and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30)

THE POSITION

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking qualified, self-motivated individuals interested in working with young children in a part-time preschool environment. Ages range from 3 to 5 years. The program goals include teaching children to listen and react, to follow directions, to learn to take turns and share, to build self-confidence, to become aware of the world and think creatively, to make new friends, and to understand basic academic principles, like recognizing shapes, colors, the alphabet and numbers. Staff will work in teams of two.

The program operates from Sept. to May, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon

Examples of duties

Preschool Teacher II

(may include, but are not limited to the following):

• Planning the day’s activities, including crafts
• Assist in the arrangement and selection of special activities, events and guest speakers
• Request, maintain and organize supplies
• Lead songs, games, crafts, activities and stories
• Communicate with children, parents, volunteers and supervisor
• Direct behavior and maintain order in class;
• Help children understand patience, and learn to delay satisfaction and deal with conflict;
• Teach socialization skills including sharing, manners and taking turns;
• Maintain a clean, safe environment.

Preschool Head Teacher

(all essential job functions of a Preschool Teacher ii plus the following):

• Serve as Site Lead for the assigned classroom;
• Supervise Preschool Staff and Preschool Instructors working in their assigned classroom;
• Research, prepare and submit supply orders in timely manner;
• Manage and maintain classroom supplies, equipment and furniture;
• Prepare staff schedules and assist with identifying subs as needed;
• Lead curriculum planning meetings with other preschool staff and mentor staff on curriculum preparation;
• Prepare class calendars for parents;
• Prepare and maintain class documentation;
• Ensure staff adhere to cleaning schedule;
• Assist Coordinator with leading teacher learning day meetings;

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires regular sitting, standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading reports and work-related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing personal customer service. The need to lift, drag and push, pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.

Qualifications

Preschool Teacher II

• Minimum age is 18 years old;
• Graduation from high school or tested equivalent;
• Two years or two summers experience working with youth
• 12 ECE (Early Childhood Education) units;
• At least one (1) year or one (1) summer season of experience working in a classroom setting OR two (2) years or summer seasons of experience working with youth

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or the ability to obtain;
• Experience in a classroom setting;
• Be reliable, positive, patient, understanding and caring with children;
• Be flexible and able to respond to change;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Project a positive, professional image;
• Good organization skills, a self-starter with problem solving skills and able to complete assignments on time;

Preschool Head Teacher

• Minimum age is 18 years old;
• Graduation from high school or tested equivalent;
• At least two (2) years of experience working with children in a classroom setting, or three (3) years of experience working in youth programs or youth summer camps
• 18 Early Childhood Education units (12 ECE units as required for preschool Teacher plus 6 additional Early Childhood Education units)

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 ECE units of adult supervision and/or 24 total units

Licenses/Certifications: Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver’s license and a safe driving record or the ability to supply alternate transportation as approved by the appointing authority.

Supplemental information

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS & PROCESS

The application submitted must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job description in order to move forward in the recruitment process with the City of Sunnyvale. The information provided in the Work Experience, Education, and Certificates/Licenses sections of the application will be used to determine if the application meets the minimum qualifications. A resume, employment history provided elsewhere in the application, or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application.

Note: The minimum qualifications for experience are based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Experience included in the Work Experience section of the application is calculated to the full-time equivalent (hours are pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Volunteer experience is not considered qualifying experience.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as the posting will close after receiving 50 qualified and complete applications or by Monday, November 09, 2026, at 5:00pm, whichever is first.

Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications are competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience and education. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and information regarding the next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly for status updates. You may contact Faye Brand, HR Technician at: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov or 408-730-3015 for recruitment updates.

Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly- hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATION

Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of their education (i.e., copy of the diploma or college/university transcripts). If the candidate earned a degree from a college or university outside the United States, they must have their education records evaluated by a credential evaluation service. Candidates may utilize any third-party agency for the evaluation. To find agencies that provide this service, you can search ‘education equivalency verification’ or similar online. A conditional job offer will not be made until the education has been evaluated and the evaluation results are submitted.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Jerry Nguyen, Recreation Coordinator II, at 408-730-7355 or by email to JTnguyen@sunnyvale.ca.gov. For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at 408-730-3015 or email: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov.

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• How to Apply for a City of Sunnyvale Job- YouTube (5:13)

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

The City of Sunnyvale is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state, or local laws. The City of Sunnyvale is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 730-7490 or recruitments@sunnyvale.ca.gov.