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Job Description
Site Location
Village Park Preschool
1535 California Dr, Burlingame, CA 94010
Village Park Preschool Program
Village Park Preschool is a play-based preschool program offered by the City of Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department at Village Park. We offer 3 programs: Lil’ Sprouts (2 year olds), Cottage Kids (3 year olds), and Afternoon Owls (3 year olds). The emphasis of the program is physical, social, and emotional growth in a child-centered environment. Activities are designed to foster a healthy child that develops an early love of learning. Village Park Preschool programs strive to create an environment inspiring each child’s individual creativity and self-expression. Children participate in arts/crafts, music, body movement, basic science, cognitive games, creative/dramatic play, cooking, circle and story time, fine and gross motor skill building, and phonics awareness.
Preschool Aide
The City of Burlingame is looking for a passionate, caring, and creative Preschool Aide. Under the direction of a Recreation Supervisor, the Preschool Aide supports the lead teacher in providing a nurturing and educational environment for young children. This includes helping with classroom activities, supervising children, and ensuring a safe and clean learning environment.
Essential Duties
- Assist in implementing activities that support early childhood education and socialization.
- Assist with a variety of activities including, but not limited to, arts and crafts, organized games, story time, music/singing activities, science, cooking, early writing skills, and interactive circle time.
- Ensure proper safety precautions are observed.
- Maintain and care for supplies, equipment, and the facility.
- Set up daily snack.
- Change diapers and support toilet training.
- Complete assigned paperwork, including timecards and incident and accident reports.
- Communicate with parents and staff to disseminate information and build positive relationships.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Experience working with young children.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, creativity, and a passion for working with young children.
- Early Childhood Education units a plus.
Class Times:
School Year (August-May)- Lil Sprouts: Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 9am-11:30pm (2 year olds)
- Lil’ Sprouts: Tuesday/Thursday: 9:00am-11:30am (2 year olds)
- Cottage Kids: Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 8:45am-12:15pm (3 year olds)
- Cottage Kids: Tuesday/Thursday: 8:45am-12:15pm (3 year olds)
- Afternoon Owls: Tuesday/Thursday: 12:30pm-3:30pm (3 year olds)
Summer Camp (June 9-August 8)
- Monday- Friday: 9am-12pm (3-4 year olds)
- 8-20 Hours a week
- Maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year
Benefits : Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act of 2014 Paid Sick Leave Benefit. This benefit accrues at the rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked to a maximum benefit of 24 hours per year. There is no cash value associated with the benefit.No other benefits are offered. This position is at will and is not part of the City's Civil Service System. There is no guarantee of hours and employment may end at any time.
Salary: $23.27-$28.82 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.
To Apply: Please complete an online job application at
www.calopps.org
Filing Deadline: Ongoing until filled
Recruitment Contact:
mcrossfield@burlingame.org
Supplemental Questions:
What experiences have prepared you for this position?What do you like most about working with young children?
Closing Date/Time: Until filled -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Burlingame
Show moreThe City of Burlingame is an American suburban city of approximately 31,000 people in San Mateo County, California. It is located on the San Francisco Peninsula and has a significant shoreline on San Francisco Bay. The city is named after Anson Burlingame who was an attorney and a diplomat. Burlingame was settled by wealthy San Franciscans looking for a better climate.
It is known for its high residential quality of life and is often referred to as the City of Trees. Industrial growth was spurred in the 1960s and 1970s by proximity to the San Francisco International Airport. The City of Burlingame has many beautiful hotels along the San Francisco Bayfront and is a significant vacation spot for people wishing to visit the San Francisco Bay Area.
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