Children's Center Student Assistant
Associated Students, Inc.
- San Luis Obispo, CA
- $16.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Must be a currently enrolled student at Cal Poly with a minimum of 6 units. Graduate students must carry 4 units.
- Must pass fingerprint and criminal record clearance upon hiring.
- Must provide proof of good physical health, MMR and Pertussis immunization and a negative tuberculosis (TB) test.
- Ability to work with young children in a group setting.
- Ability to follow directions and respond to feedback.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as a team.
- Ability to maintain open and effective communication.
- Ability to work with diverse populations and those with special limitations or needs.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Reliable, self-motivated and works well with minimum supervision.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Experience working in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to make routine decisions based on specific criteria/guidelines.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to change.
- Ability to have a high level of attention to detail.
- Knowledge of Windows based computer systems required (Microsoft Office)
- Experience in cash handling and basic accounting functions for front office positions.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Previous customer service experience preferred.
- Previous general office or clerical experience preferred for front office positions.
- None
- Maintain a welcoming environment for all center children, families, visitors, and staff members.
- Maintain a professional relationship with staff and co-workers.
- Ensure punctuality and adhere to absence protocols.
- Keep work areas neat and organized.
- Ensure a safe environment for all participants through awareness of safety concerns and effective risk management.
- Maintain familiarity with evacuation plan for work area.
- Attend all mandatory meetings, workshops, and retreats.
- Adhere to and enforce all ASI departmental policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Assist teacher in providing appropriate educational experiences for young children including set up and maintenance of the environment.
- Assist teachers in supervising children in the classroom, on the playground and during walking trips.
- Assist in the set-up for meals, serving and role modeling during meals and in the clean-up process.
- Assist in personal care of the children including diaper changing, toilet capability and other personal care routines as required.
- Perform tasks as required for daily classroom routines.
- Use appropriate and acceptable language with the children.
- Awareness of and appreciation for individual uniqueness and diversity.
- Assist customers via the telephone and in person with issues related to the Children’s Center
- Provide quality customer service for all center families and staff.
- General office assistance (word processing, filing, mailing, copying, and faxing)
- Maintain detailed records and ensure accurate data entry.
- Perform all cash handling functions.
- Maintain confidential information regarding waiting list applications, children’s files, and student staff files according to State requirements (FERPA and State Community Care Licensing)
- Assist parents with child waiting list applications, questions, and status inquiries.
- Maintain tracking spreadsheets for staff immunizations and mandatory trainings.
- Maintain currently enrolled child immunization records and notify parents when out of compliance.
- Assist with special projects as requested.
- Recommend and support practices intended to eliminate racial, gender, or any other form of bias in processes, policies, and procedures.
- Demonstrate awareness of one’s own biases, comfort levels, and various aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
- Demonstrate effort to understand each person’s individual and collective role in creating inclusive environments.
- Participate in trainings and activities provided by ASI as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Hourly Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour
- Hourly Pay Range: $16.00 - $16.00 per hour
- Minimum 10-20 hours per week