| Location | Moreno Valley, CA |
| Salary | $21–$29.57 Per Hour |
Child Care Instructor I / II - Part-Time
Salary
$21.00 - $29.57 Hourly
Location
CONFERENCE & RECREATION CENTER 14075 Frederick Street, Moreno Valley, CA
Job Type
Part-Time/Non-Career
Job Number
2026-00024
Department
Parks & Community Services
Division
ND-Grants Admin & Ops
Opening Date
10/05/2026
Closing Date
10/19/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Description
Educate & Celebrate the Youth of Moreno Valley!
The City of Moreno Valley is looking for our next Child Care Instructors to inspire, educate, and support the youth of our community!
Make a difference in the lives of local youth and apply today!
Status: Part-Time, Temporary Limited Term (up to 960 hours)
Schedule: Monday through Friday: 1:30 PM-6:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 PM-6:00 PM, as needed
THE OPPORTUNITY
The City is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Child Care Instructor I/II to provide engaging educational and recreational activities for school-age children. Under the direction of the Child Care Site Supervisor, this position helps create a safe, positive, and supportive environment while contributing to daily program operations, staff training, special activities, and program recordkeeping.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and is passionate about creating meaningful, engaging learning experiences.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Click Child Care Instructor I or Child Care Instructor II to access the complete classification description, including the experience, education, and physical and mental requirements for this job.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a caring, energetic, and dependable professional who enjoys working with school-age children and is passionate about creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and have fun. The successful candidate will demonstrate creativity, patience, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers. They will be comfortable leading age-appropriate educational, recreational, and enrichment activities, supporting daily program operations, and responding to children's needs with sound judgment and enthusiasm. The ideal candidate is also a team player who is willing to learn, accept feedback, and contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment. For the Child Care Instructor II level, candidates should bring additional experience working with school-age children and additional college-level coursework in Early Childhood Education.
MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or equivalent and 24 Units of college coursework in Early Childhood Education (ECE or Child Development (CD), and a minimum of 6 months paid experience working with children. Child Development Permit or Childrens Center Permit at the Associate Teacher level issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Certificate in Red Cross Basic first aid/CPR (may be obtained within first six months of employment).
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
IF POSITION IS AVAILABLE IN MULTIPLE DIVISIONS/TEAMS:
There are three (3) vacancies in the Parks and Community Services Department. This recruitment is being conducted to fill three (3) vacancies and will establish an eligibility list, which may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the active status of the eligibility list.
WHO WE ARE
The City of Moreno Valley prides itself on delivering quality service to our residents and businesses efficiently and effectively through Collaboration, Innovation, Customer Service, and Human-Centric Design. Strategically located in Southern California's Inland Empire, Moreno Valley is the second-largest city in Riverside County and is close to major hubs such as Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. This spacious, thriving, and diverse City has a population of over 200,000 residents and offers a variety of business opportunities. For additional information regarding the city, please click here.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.
Recruitment Process: Human Resources (HR) reviews all application materials to determine whether candidates meet the established minimum and preferred qualifications after the position closes. Those who qualify will be advanced to the next stage of the recruitment process. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status.
Application Screening
Applications and supplemental materials will be reviewed to identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the positions essential requirements. Only those applicants who meet the criteria outlined in the job bulletin will advance to the next phase of the selection process.
Video Appraisal Interview
Applicants may complete a self-guided video interview by recording responses to a series of structured questions. These questions are designed to assess each candidates qualifications and suitability for the position. There is no live interviewer or proctor; candidates will record their answers independently and submit the videos for evaluation.
Technical Interview:
Selected applicants will be invited to participate in a structured technical interview designed to evaluate job-related knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in key competencies required for the position. Candidates will respond to a series of standardized questions, and their performance will be assessed using predetermined evaluation criteria to ensure a fair and consistent appraisal process.
Based on the Departments needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Eligible List: Once the appraisal is complete, HR will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
DISCLAIMERS
The City of Moreno Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, the City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at hr@moval.org or (951) 413-3045.
BENEFITS: For an overview of the City of Moreno Valleys excellent benefit offerings, please click the following link: City of Moreno Valley Benefits Overview
SELECTION PROCESS: Following an administrative review of each application, only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview and/or testing. The successful candidate will be required to pass a medical examination, and to submit original documentation to establish both work authorization and identity (per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). Criminal background investigations will be conducted, and, in accordance with our Drug Free Workplace Policy, a Drug Screening Test will be required.
The City of Moreno Valley is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. For further information regarding this position, contact the Human Resources Department at (951) 413-3045.
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
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This supplemental questionnaire is used to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this position. Responses should be complete and specific, describing work you have actually performed, the level and purpose of the work performed and how often. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, in the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications. A response of "see resume" or "see application" for any of the supplemental questions will result in the questions not being scored. Please acknowledge that you understand the above requirement.
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Please Indicate the highest level of education you have completed.
03
Do you have a valid Child Development or Children's Center Permit at the Associate Teacher level issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing?
04
Please mark the appropriate response: A valid First Aid/CPR certificate is not required at the time of application or appointment. However, the selected candidate must obtain and maintain the certification within six (6) months of appointment as a condition of continued employment.
05
Please indicate the amount of paid experience in childcare or child development you possess,
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How many Early Childhood Education units do you possess?
Required Question
Employer City of Moreno Valley
Address 14177 Frederick St.
Moreno Valley, California, 92553
Phone 951-413-3045