The City of Chandler Community Services Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Recreation Aide - Building Blocks (part-time, temporary, non-benefited). This position serves at the discretion of the department director. The position is scheduled to work from 8:45 am to 2:45 pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday or Tuesday and Thursday. Alternatively, the hours are 8:45 am to 11:15 am Monday through Friday or 11:15 am to 2:45 pm Monday through Friday.

Why work for Chandler?

• Diverse and inclusive environment

• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays

• Accrue 1 hour of paid Statutory Sick Leave (SSL) for every 30 hours worked, eligible for use immediately following accrual; may use up to 40 hours of SSL per tax calendar year

• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

• Flexible schedule

Who we are

The City of Chandler Building Blocks preschool program operates out of 3 City facilities and is offered 40 weeks out of the year. We work hard to create an enjoyable and memorable recreational-based program for ages 3-5 to assist their transition to a classroom environment. Our innovative team delivers quality Community Services in support of the City of Chandler's Mission and Values.

Who we are looking for

Our new team members will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone who will plan and assist with supervising organized preschool classes. The ideal candidate will be energetic, creative, organized, and able to apply independent judgment in the classroom.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Some High School; no experience required; and

• First Aid/CPR Certification; or

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment drug and alcohol test as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.