City of Menasha, WI
Program Coordinator - Preschool (Part Time)
City of Menasha, WI, Menasha, Wisconsin, United States, 54952
Salary:
$16.00 - $18.00 Hourly Location :
Menasha, WI Job Type:
Part time less than 1200 hrs prev year hrs Department:
Park and Recreation Opening Date:
08/05/2025 Closing Date:
8/22/2025 4:00 PM Central
Summary of Job The Preschool Program Coordinator is responsible for administering a dynamic set of early childhood programs serving children aged 0-5 and their caregivers. This position currently oversees several established offerings such as STEM for Tots, the & Me series, Preschool Playtime, Family Flips, and serving as a resource for sport-specific adult/child classes. The program currently reaches families through approximately 4-6 programs or events per month, with a focus on engagement, development, and positive early experiences.
While the Tiny Tots program will be on pause for Fall 2025, the Coordinator will play a key role in evaluating and reimagining this long-standing program in collaboration with department leadership.
Schedule:
School Year: typically, 12-18 hours/week, evening programing on Wednesdays, no weekends
Summer: limited hours, 10-12 hours/month
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, schedule, implement, and evaluate early childhood recreation programs and activities for children ages 0-5 and, when designed, their caregivers. Coordinate and implement materials, volunteers and staff, and logistics for regular programs including STEM for Tots, & Me, Family Flips, and Preschool Playtime. Develop age-appropriate content that promotes creativity, movement, school-readiness, and social interaction. Cultivate a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for young children and families. Build and maintain partnerships with schools, libraries, community groups, and early childhood organizations. Support the evaluation and reimagination of the Tiny Tots program during its pause. Identify new program opportunities based on community needs and trends in early childhood education. Aid in the registration, data collection, and support department efforts to improve program access and quality. Complete the necessary paperwork including attendance, program recaps, and incident reports. Inspect the programming area and equipment and recommend maintenance and repair as needed. Communicate effectively with volunteers and staff. Provide on-site leadership at select programs and assist with seasonal events as needed and as available. Qualifications
Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with individuals at various levels both within and outside the Department. Experience related to working with children and early education is preferred. Bilingual in Spanish/English is desirable. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, volunteers, other City employees and the public. Working knowledge of the department's activity. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Some college coursework preferred At least three years of relevant work experience Experience working with children required First Aid/CPR certification (may be obtained after hire)
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use both hands to handle, touch, grasp; reach with hands and arms, talk and hear Specific vision abilities include close and distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds on an occasional basis Availability and ability to work outside normal work hours with minimal notice Ability to work in varied environmental conditions
FUNCTION OF POSITION DESCRIPTION This position description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide examples of work and to detail the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as the acceptable experience and training for the position. The description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the duties of employees under supervision. The City of Menasha retains and reserves all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any portion of this description in its sole judgement.
This job description is not a contract for employment.
The City of Menasha is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the American Disabilities Act. The city will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer. There are no benefits available for this position.
$16.00 - $18.00 Hourly Location :
Menasha, WI Job Type:
Part time less than 1200 hrs prev year hrs Department:
Park and Recreation Opening Date:
08/05/2025 Closing Date:
8/22/2025 4:00 PM Central
Summary of Job The Preschool Program Coordinator is responsible for administering a dynamic set of early childhood programs serving children aged 0-5 and their caregivers. This position currently oversees several established offerings such as STEM for Tots, the & Me series, Preschool Playtime, Family Flips, and serving as a resource for sport-specific adult/child classes. The program currently reaches families through approximately 4-6 programs or events per month, with a focus on engagement, development, and positive early experiences.
While the Tiny Tots program will be on pause for Fall 2025, the Coordinator will play a key role in evaluating and reimagining this long-standing program in collaboration with department leadership.
Schedule:
School Year: typically, 12-18 hours/week, evening programing on Wednesdays, no weekends
Summer: limited hours, 10-12 hours/month
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, schedule, implement, and evaluate early childhood recreation programs and activities for children ages 0-5 and, when designed, their caregivers. Coordinate and implement materials, volunteers and staff, and logistics for regular programs including STEM for Tots, & Me, Family Flips, and Preschool Playtime. Develop age-appropriate content that promotes creativity, movement, school-readiness, and social interaction. Cultivate a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for young children and families. Build and maintain partnerships with schools, libraries, community groups, and early childhood organizations. Support the evaluation and reimagination of the Tiny Tots program during its pause. Identify new program opportunities based on community needs and trends in early childhood education. Aid in the registration, data collection, and support department efforts to improve program access and quality. Complete the necessary paperwork including attendance, program recaps, and incident reports. Inspect the programming area and equipment and recommend maintenance and repair as needed. Communicate effectively with volunteers and staff. Provide on-site leadership at select programs and assist with seasonal events as needed and as available. Qualifications
Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with individuals at various levels both within and outside the Department. Experience related to working with children and early education is preferred. Bilingual in Spanish/English is desirable. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, volunteers, other City employees and the public. Working knowledge of the department's activity. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Some college coursework preferred At least three years of relevant work experience Experience working with children required First Aid/CPR certification (may be obtained after hire)
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use both hands to handle, touch, grasp; reach with hands and arms, talk and hear Specific vision abilities include close and distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds on an occasional basis Availability and ability to work outside normal work hours with minimal notice Ability to work in varied environmental conditions
FUNCTION OF POSITION DESCRIPTION This position description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide examples of work and to detail the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as the acceptable experience and training for the position. The description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the duties of employees under supervision. The City of Menasha retains and reserves all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any portion of this description in its sole judgement.
This job description is not a contract for employment.
The City of Menasha is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the American Disabilities Act. The city will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer. There are no benefits available for this position.