Capital Projects Management Specialist III

Bellevue College; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated staff to supervise young children in a fun and enriching environment. This part-time role involves planning activities, ensuring safety, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children and a high school diploma, with a preference for those with early childhood education credits. Join a team that values cooperation and communication, and help create memorable experiences for children at the community center.

Qualifications

• Must have at least six months of experience working with children in a pre-school environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and prioritize customer service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children aged 3 ½ - 5 years and plan engaging activities.
• Maintain positive relationships with staff, parents, and children.

Skills

Customer service skills

Judgment

Planning and organizing activities

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Some college credits in Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Tools

Basic office equipment

Job description

The City of Vancouver, Washington is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Playschool/Let’s Explore staff, at the Firstenburg Community Center. This position will lead in the supervision of children between the ages of 3 ½ -5 years in the Playschool facility, Monday/Wednesday from 1-4pm. Let’s Explore classes from 10am to noon on Monday/ Wednesday with ages 8 months to 4 years old. Staff will be asked to provide activities including but not limited to games, coloring, story time, and arts and crafts to create a fun and enriching program for the children. The individual in this part-time position will work a maximum of 1040 total hours in a rolling 12 month period, schedules may vary weekly.

The candidate for this position must be able to:

• Provide basic customer service skills and effectively respond to basic public inquiries and complaints in a courteous manner;
• Exercise judgment and maintain a high degree of confidentiality;
• Utilize proper safety precautions in all aspects of this job;
• Ability to plan and organize activities, i.e. arts and crafts, games, story time;
• Keep accurate attendance records and any other required data;
• Maintain positive, professional relationships between staff, parents, and children at all times;
• Provide a high level of customer service at all times; project and maintain a positive image on behalf of the City of Vancouver with those contacted in the course of work;
• Perform other duties required to accomplish the objectives of the position.

The candidate for this position shall have:

• Reading skills
• Equivalent to a High School diploma, prefer some college credits in ECE;
• Must be a self manager;
• Basic knowledge of and experience or recreational and/or educational activities;
• At least six months of recent experience working with children in a pre-school environment;
• Experience working in a recreation program is desired.

Knowledge of:

• Playgroup management and skills for small and large groups of children;
• Safety practices;
• Basic office equipment such as a phone, and copier, computer.

The ability to:

• Successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Successfully pass employment references.
• Work in a team situation with a variety of people, including city and county government personnel.
• Work a flexible schedule;
• Lift and carry some play equipment;
• Keep accurate records;
• Work effectively with others to achieve personal, team, department and citywide goals.
• Demonstrate respect and cooperation in all interactions;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Give high priority to customer service and satisfaction, performing any necessary follow-up.