Per Diem Preschool Program Specialist (20759927)

Description

We invite applications for the position of:

Preschool Program Specialist

$28.26- $33.71 hourly

Open Until Filled

The City of San Mateo Parks & Recreation Department is looking for caring, enthusiastic, team-oriented, creative and energetic individuals to join our preschool team!

The Position:

Are you seeking a meaningful opportunity to serve youth in a diverse, multicultural community? Join our team and make a positive difference every day. This position will oversee the daily operations of a toddler classroom, ensuring high-quality services and a welcoming environment for participants and their families. This role provides leadership and guidance to Preschool Specialist I and II's, serving as a coach and mentor to support program success. Teachers are dedicated to providing a safe environment for each child to grow emotionally, physically, socially, and intellectually and are committed to supporting families and children by following developmentally appropriate practices. This is a part-time position in the morning hours and is limited to 1,000 hours in a fiscal year.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should be at least 18 years of age or possess a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably have at least one year of comparable work in a preschool classroom. A minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education Units are required. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication abilities, both verbal and written, which are essential, particularly when working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. This position requires working independently with direction provided from a Community Services Coordinator, as well as the capacity to train, supervise, and collaborate effectively with staff, youth participants and families. Attention to detail is critical, including maintaining accurate records and submitting required documentation promptly. Proficiency in basic computer applications, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel, is necessary. Availability is required Monday through Friday from August through June between the hours of 8:00am-12:30pm.

Preschool Program Specialist Example Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collaborate with staff to plan and implement creative age-appropriate games, arts and crafts, songs, and science activities that coincide with our curriculum standards.
• Lead Circle Time and Story times with participants.
• Lead preschool staff on behavior management strategies, daily routines, incident/accident forms, activity implementation and best practices for working with preschool children.
• Provide professional guidance and mentorship to subordinate staff.
• Provide regular and clear feedback to participants'' families regarding their child's experience and progress.
• Manage supplies and first aid equipment.
• Support daily preschool operations, including sign-in/out procedures and safety practices.
• Maintain accurate records of required documentation.
• Support staff in following established safety procedures and program guidelines.

Are You Interested? Apply.

Applications are available online at www.calopps.org. For additional information or questions regarding this position, please contact Michele Venneri, Community Services Supervisor, at mvenneri@cityofsanmateo.org or 650.522.7484.

Recruitment will be open until filled and is subject to close at any time without notice.

Fine Print

Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete all pre-employment requirements, including reference checks, a Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Live Scan fingerprint background check, and Tuberculosis (TB) clearance. The City of San Mateo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the intent and desire of the City of San Mateo that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants requiring accommodations for any part of the testing or recruitment process must notify wleopoldino@cityofsanmateo.org or (650) 522-7265 seven (7) days in advance of the deadline for the part of the process requiring accommodations. Do not upload any documents related to your request for accommodation in CalOpps. The City of San Mateo complies with employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.