We are seeking a private security guard. Summer work is optional. Other work may include some misc handyman tasks and acting as a doorman when needed, and also picking up trash and painting over graffiti on occasion. This position would be at our Capitol Hill campus.
We are seeking a sociable and friendly security guard with a minimum of two years of professional experience. This position requires teachers to work for approximately 37 hours a week. The guard must be at school from 7:45am – 3:15pm (the children attend 8:00 am – 3:00 pm).
Responsibilities
- Be a presence in front of the school as families arrive assuring a relaxed and safe arrival
- Ask people loitering around our facility to please move away from the school - there is drug use in the area and we need someone to assure it is away from the school
- Open the door for late arrivals
- Make sure gates are secure throughout the day to assure the children are safe on the playground.
- Pick up trash as needed around our school
- Help the other staff with light chores as needed during the school day
- de-icing and snow shoveling as needed in winter months
Required Experience/Skills
- 2 years of professional security experience
- Experience being around young children
- Background check required
- Strong communication/time management skills, and comfortable taking initiative and handling multiple projects simultaneously
- Friendly demeanor with our clients is a must; respectful authoritative tone with those loitering in the vicinity of the school
- casual comfortable clothes
Company Background
Harvard Avenue School offers private half-day toddler, preschool, and pre-kindergarten programs. We have two campus locations. Harvard Avenue School seeks to provide a carefully balanced educational experience that combines loving care with social, emotional, academic, and artistic development. Children experience individualized instruction, group learning experiences, art, music, language, math, science, geography, and outdoor play. Our teaching staff is continually developing fun and interesting new projects for our students. We strive to be the best preschool in Seattle with the most highly qualified teaching staff. You can learn more about our program by visiting our website: www.harvardavenueschool.com. This is an excellent opportunity to work in an exciting workplace atmosphere with fun, enthusiastic, and happy people on staff.
Please forward your resume. Compensation for this position starts at $25.00/hour depends on experience; PTO and Full Health, Dental and vision benefits provided after 30 days of employment. Email only - No Phone calls please.
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- early childhood teaching: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Seattle, WA 98102: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
