Per Diem Preschool Specialist Substitute

Category Recreation

Region San Francisco/Peninsula

Job Type Part-Time

Close Date Until filled

$20.06-$28.42 Hourly

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.

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

Join our award-winning Building Blocks preschool team. We offer a variety of preschool programs starting at age 2 up to age 5. Our Explorers (2 yrs-3yrs) and Discoverers (3 yrs-5yrs) teachers are dedicated to providing a safe environment for each child to grow emotionally, physically, socially, and intellectually. Our teachers commit to supporting families and children by following Developmentally Appropriate Practices.

This is a part-time, substitute position in the morning hours and is limited to 1,000 hours in a fiscal year. Please note that this is a non-benefited position.

• Our staff are devoted to creating a fun, safe, and positive school experience.
• Flexible schedules
• Our Values:
  Respect, Creativity, Integrity, Transparency, and Inclusivity.

• Energy and Enthusiasm!
• Experience and passion for working with children.

• You have a strong work ethic, customer service skills, and work well with others.
• You have good judgment and make good decisions in a variety of situations.
• You are able to communicate well with your co-workers and supervisors.

• Encourage children to learn through play and Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Nurture all the children in our program and embrace their strengths while helping them build self-esteem and self-confidence.

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedule
• Practical work experience
• Become a natural leader! You will develop your leadership and management skills as you learn to work cooperatively with other staff members, teaching and fostering positive child development throughout the school year.
• You will feel a personal sense of accomplishment and importance as you become a mentor and role model in the lives of children.

Preschool Specialist I & II (ages 18 & Up):

• Support the Lead Teacher with the planning and implementation of creative age‑appropriate games, arts and crafts, songs, and science activities that coincide with our curriculum standards. Ability to participate in circle time with songs, books, and rhymes.

Are You Interested? Apply.

Application can be found on our website yofsanmateo.org or at our Recreation Centers:

Submit to Michele Venneri via email: mvenneri.

Application materials will be screened on a continuous basis.