Children's Center Student Assistant

Under the supervision of the Teaching or Administrative Staff, the Children’s Center Assistant’s role is to help the core teacher coordinate the Center’s program for children and parents or to assist administrative staff with office operations.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled student at Cal Poly with a minimum of 6 units
• Pass fingerprint and criminal record clearance upon hiring
• 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

Benefits

• Paid hourly rate of $16.90 per hour