Preschool Teacher (20595950)

CITY OF BURLINGAME, CA
Burlingame, California United States  View Map
Posted: Mar 12, 2025
  • Salary: $25.48-$31.57 Hourly USD Hourly
  • Salary Top:31
  • Part Time
  • Education and Training
  • 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 Teacher

    The City of Burlingame is looking for an energetic, caring, creative, and responsible Preschool Teacher. Under direction of a Recreation Supervisor, the Preschool Teacher plans, schedules, and organizes preschool classes for the City’s Village Park Preschool program, assures policies and procedures are maintained, and performs related work as required.

    Essential Duties
    • Plan, organize, and implement activities that support early childhood education and socialization
    • Lead 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
    • Report any supply requests and facility maintenance needs
    • Set up daily snack, change diapers and support toilet training
    • Help with preparation of monthly newsletter
    • Complete assigned paperwork, including timecards and incident and accident reports
    • Communicate regularly with parents and staff to disseminate information and build positive relationships
    • Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned

    Qualifications
    • Knowledge of early childhood education principles, curriculum development, and best practices.
    • Completion of 24 units of Early Childhood Education.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Previous experience in a preschool or childcare setting is preferred.

    Class Times:
    School Year (August-May)
    • Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 9am-11:30pm (2 year olds)
    • Tuesday/Thursday: 9:00am-11:30am (2 year olds)
    • Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 8:45am-12:15pm (3 year olds)
    • Tuesday/Thursday: 8:45am-12:15pm (3 year olds)
    • Tuesday/Thursday: 12:30pm-3:30pm (3 year olds)

    Summer Camp (June 9-August 8)
    • Monday- Friday: 9am-12pm (3-4 year olds)
    Work Schedule:
    • 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: $25.48-$31.57 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?Describe a lesson you planned and implemented that inspired the children in your class.

    Closing Date/Time: Until filled
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Burlingame
    • City of Burlingame

    The 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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