PARD Coordinator I - SA2001 - REC-LS-DENIA REC CENTER
City of Denton
Job Description
Effective Date:
3/18/2013
Revision Date:
4/7/2017
Position ID:
Career Ladder:
Seasonal
FLSA Designation:
Non-Exempt
Title:
PARD Coordinator I- Preschool
Department/Division:
Leisure Services
Reports to:
Recreation Supervisor
Description
Responsible for teaching education and social activities to children age 3-5 year olds.
Essential Functions
Plan, schedule, and implement the daily program of appropriate developmental experiences for a classroom group of children 3 to 5 years old.
Lead, supervise, and instruct the daily program of appropriate developmental experiences for a classroom group of children 3 to 5 years old.
Provide care and protection for assigned children, with the ability to respond immediately to emergencies, including administering first aid as necessary.
Hold regular parent/teacher conferences and seek to involve parents in the child development program.
Maintain progress records on the emotional, physical, social, and intellectual development of assigned children 3 to 5 years old.
Participates in staff meetings and annual training required by the department and by the State of Texas.
Ensure all equipment and materials are accessible, appropriate, and in good condition.
Maintains discipline and injury records as needed.
Enforce all site and State regulations
Keeps room organized and bulletin boards/room seasonally decorated
Informs parents of child's progress and updates on daily/weekly activities
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The following describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: M
Sitting: M
Walking: M
Lifting: M
Carrying: M
Pushing/Pulling: M
Overhead Work: M
Fine Dexterity: I
Kneeling: I
Crouching: I
Crawling: I
Bending: M
Twisting: M
Climbing: M
Balancing: M
Vision: E
Hearing: E
Talking: E
Video Display: E
Other: E
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of chemicals and slide features
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed indoors and outdoors, depending on facility
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
At least one year experience planning, coordinating, and implementing education/related programs for young children.
Have a current CPR/First Aid-Child certification or ability to obtain by the first day of employment
Competencies:
Ability to effectively communicate with participants, parents, & co-workers.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
Knowledge of first aid procedures
Ability to maintain discipline in children 3 to 5 years old
Ability to prepare and maintain reports
Conditions of Employment
Must have a valid Class "C" Driver's License prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class "C" driver's license within 30 days of hire per state law)
Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must be able to pass a separate State of Texas Department of Family & Protective Services background and criminal history check
Must complete a defensive driving course as soon as possible (See City of Denton Policy 409.05 for details)
Must be available to work Monday through Friday 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Must be able to work year round program
Preferences
Degree in early childhood or elementary education
Previous experience in performing and instructing activities and programs, preparing daily lesson plans, and monthly calendars
2 years previous experience working in a preschool setting with 3 -5 year old children.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.