PRESCHOOL INSTRUCTOR RED OAK

Fox Valley Park District; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time schedule

Benefits

Job summary

Fox Valley Park District in Aurora, IL is seeking a part-time, seasonal Preschool Instructor for Red Oak Nature Center. The role emphasizes classroom management, curriculum delivery, and parent communication.

Qualifications include 60 semester hours with Early Childhood coursework, experience with children, and strong communication. Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR within 3 months is expected. The position starts at $17.00/hr.

Qualifications

• Must have 60 semester hours of credits with Early Childhood Education coursework.
• Experience teaching or working with children and curriculum planning.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage classroom and implement preschool curriculum under supervision.
• Communicate progress with families and document student development.
• Attend meetings and complete required continuing education hours annually.
• Occasionally substitute for other teachers or locations as needed.

Skills

Experience with children

Curriculum planning

Communication skills

Discretion/confidentiality

First Aid/CPR readiness

Education

60 semester hours with Early Childhood coursework

Job description

POSTING DATE: 08-05-2026 - Open until filled

FACILITY: Red Oak Nature Center

LOCATION: Aurora, IL

HOURS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 8:30am -1:00pm; starting August 31st.

RATE: $17.00/hr. minimum pay rate

TYPE: Part-Time/Seasonal

PRESCHOOL INSTRUCTOR RED OAK

Part time Benefits

QUALIFICATIONS

• Individual must be 20 years of age or older with previous experience working with and/or teaching children as well as planning curriculum.
• Must have 60 semester hours of credits from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 6 credit hours of Early Childhood Education coursework.
• Must be friendly and creative with the desire to engage and educate children.
• Must have strong communication skills in both verbal and written format with ability to communicate effectively with staff, children and parents and provide quality customer service.
• Ability to maintain discretion with regard to confidential matters and/or information.
• Must have or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 3 months of hire date.
• Some flexibility with your schedule and willingness to substitute for other teachers or locations as needed.

DUTIES

• Under the direction and supervision of the Preschool Supervisor, the Preschool Teacher is primarily responsible for classroom management, implementing the preschool curriculum and communication through newsletters and other means.
• Other duties include but not limited to; regular attendance and participation in staff and planning meetings, monitoring children’s developmental progress and providing consistent communication about their progress to parents, keeping accurate records and confidential information within students’ files.
• Also responsible for completing 15 hours of continuing education per calendar year.
• This is an at-will position.

The Fox Valley Park District is a dynamic and growing park district that serves a diverse population of more than 236,000 people. Recognized as an Illinois Distinguished Agency, Fox Valley holds the nation’s highest honor as a National Gold Medal Award winner for excellence in park and recreation management Serving the communities of Aurora, Montgomery and North Aurora, the District maintains 172 parks and 48 miles of inter-connected regional trails amid 2,600 acres of parkland. Connected by the Fox River, our communities are tied together by the District’s commitment to promote vibrant, healthy lifestyles through fun and safe recreation opportunities that are environmentally and fiscally responsible. The Fox Valley Park District…Where Fun Begins!

The Fox Valley Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Code : 44-13

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $17.00