Head Preschool Instructor

Batavia Park District; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local park district seeks a Head Preschool Instructor to plan and supervise preschool classes for children aged 3-5. This part-time position requires a Bachelor's Degree and experience in teaching preschool or a related field. Responsibilities include managing classroom activities, maintaining supplies, and ensuring children's safety. The starting hourly rate is $20.00, with benefits available for eligible employees.

Benefits

Paid time off

District program discounts

Eligible for IMRF benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching preschool or a related field is required.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR is strongly desired.
• Ongoing participation in continuing education is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and instruct preschool classes.
• Supervise children and manage classroom activities.
• Administer First Aid when necessary.

Skills

Ability to work closely with co-workers

Good problem solving skills

Positive attitude

Ability to control children

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Head Preschool Instructor is responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising and instructing assigned preschool classes offered to children ages 3-5 by the Batavia Park District.

Essential Functions

• Supervise and instruct assigned preschool classes within budgeted guidelines.
• Plan quality classes that contain creativity, imagination and variety.
• Direct supervision of assistant preschool instructors and/or volunteers.
• Communicate class directions and instructions as well as both interoffice and external office communications clearly and professionally in written and oral manners.
• Assist in acquiring supplies, maintaining supply levels and keeping supply cabinets organized.
• Relay information from participants to direct supervisor.
• Supervise children with varying levels of ability from Pre K to Kindergarten levels.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Follow procedures in opening and locking classroom/building.
• Manage multiple tasks/activities at the same time.
• Communicate with parents and handle or refer all compliments, complaints, concerns and/ or needs.
• Keep medical record form on each child participant.
• Administer Park District approved disciplinary procedures when necessary.
• Administer First Aid when necessary.
• Represent the Park District in a positive and professional manner.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree with experience in teaching pre-school or related field.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR strongly desired or obtained within 6 months of employment and must be kept current.
• Record of ongoing participation in continuing education seminars and workshops is desirable.
• Must possess a positive, people oriented attitude along with an enthusiastic and creative personality.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of emergency procedures and building evacuation.
• Knowledge and administration of Park District policies and procedures.
• Ability to deal with children and adults under stressful situations.
• Ability to control children within a classroom environment.
• Ability to work closely with co-workers and the general public.
• Ability to exhibit good problem solving skills and good judgment in keeping with the goals of the preschool programs.
• Ability to follow rules and directions and perform work activities as described.
• Ability to assist children and to respond quickly to their activities.
• Ability to plan multiple program responsibilities at the same time.
• Must be able to make correct and safe judgments under “normal” and highly stressful situations and circumstances.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing environments.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 60 lbs.
• Requires bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, feeling and walking.
• Ability to physically set up, take down and clean up classrooms.

Part-Time; paid time off; district program discounts/benefits and Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) eligible for employees working 1000 hours or more annually, Family Pass for Hall Quarry Pass, Up to $1000 household credit for In-House programs, Unlimited fitness and yoga classes.

Starting Hourly Rate: $20.00

Batavia Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer