Per Diem Preschool Specialist II (20759924)

City of San Mateo; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 39,950; Part time

Job summary

The City of San Mateo Parks & Recreation Department is seeking caring, enthusiastic, and team-oriented individuals to join our preschool team for a part-time morning position serving children aged 2-5 years. This role emphasizes creating a safe, engaging environment and following developmentally appropriate practices.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 6 ECE units, at least one year of classroom experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least one year paid classroom experience.
• Minimum high school diploma and 6 ECE units; must be 18+.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently under supervision.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities aligned with curriculum standards.
• Lead circle time with songs, books, and rhymes.
• Provide leadership to Preschool Specialist I.
• Lead group circle and story times with participants.
• Assist with behavior management and safety practices.
• Maintain attendance, sign-in/out, and daily records.
• Communicate with families and participants.
• Manage program supplies and equipment.

Skills

Leadership skills

Experience with youth

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

6 ECE units

18 years or older

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About San Mateo

San Mateo is a city of more than 100,000 residents located in San Mateo County, California, on the San Francisco Peninsula. One of the City’s strengths is its diversity, both in the ethnic makeup and the physical development of the community. San Mateo has a vibrant business and retail environment with national and international businesses, two major shopping centers and an active downtown.

You would be joining over 500 people whose mission it is to serve the San Mateo community with a collaborative, innovative and professional spirit. We are looking for someone who embodies our shared values of respect, creativity, inclusivity, transparency, and integrity in their words and actions.

We invite applications for the position of:

$24.58- $29.28 hourly

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 provides leadership in daily program operations and supports high-quality services and a welcoming environment for staff, participants, and their families. This role serves a variety of preschool programs for ages 2-5yrs. 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 have at least one year of paid experience in a classroom setting and have a minimum of a high school diploma, 6 Early Childhood Education units and be 18 years or older. Applicants must demonstrate leadership skills, experience working with youth, and strong verbal and written communication abilities. The position requires working independently while following direction from the Program Specialist or Lead Teacher, as well as the ability to assist with training and mentoring team members. Attention to detail is essential, including maintaining accurate records and required documentation. Proficiency in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel is necessary. Availability is required Monday through Friday from August through June between the hours of 8:00am-12:30pm.

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

• Plan and implement creative age-appropriate games, arts and crafts, songs and science activities that coincide with our curriculum standards.
• Ability to lead a circle time with songs, books and rhymes.
• Provide leadership to Preschool Specialist I.
• Lead group circle and story times with participants.
• Assist with behavior management strategies and best practices for working with preschool aged children.
• Support daily operations, including sign-in/sign-out procedures, outdoor explorations, and safety practices.
• Assist with incident and accident documentation.
• Communicate appropriately with families and participants.
• Assist with managing program supplies and equipment.
• Participate in all activities and monthly staff meetings.
• Follow 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 [e-mail] 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 [e-mail] or [phone] 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.