Preschool Teacher Assistant (Part-Time)

Glencoe Park District; Glencoe (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Glencoe Park District seeks an Assistant Teacher to support Lead Teachers in the Children's Circle Pre-School program. This part-time role involves engaging with children, planning activities, and ensuring their emotional and physical well-being. Applicants should have a high school diploma and must be dependable, flexible, and knowledgeable about childcare standards.

Benefits

IMRF Defined Benefit Pension (Grade 2 Only)

Paid Leave (6 days/48 hours)

Three Paid Holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day)

Park District Issued Apparel

Park District Membership, Passes, and Program and Rental Discounts

Qualifications

• Must be 19 years of age.
• Early childhood college credits and previous experience in a DCFS-licensed program preferred.
• General knowledge of DCFS licensing standards and developmentally appropriate practices required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teachers in planning and supervising activities for preschool children.
• Maintain a safe and clean classroom environment.
• Interact with children at their level and assist in establishing good hygiene habits.

Skills

Good communication skills

Dependability

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Sound judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

Food Handler certificate

Job description

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Early Childhood Classroom Coordinator, the Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting Lead Teachers in the full-day Children's Circle Pre-School program.

This is an hourly part-time position, and scheduled Monday-Friday (7:00 AM - 12:30 PM) or (12:30 PM- 6:00 PM). Compensation will be established based on evaluation, experience, and the recommendation of the Early Childhood Director.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate required.
• Must be 19 years of age
• Early childhood college credits and previous experience in a DCFS-licensed program are preferred.
• General knowledge of DCFS licensing standards and developmentally appropriate practices is required.
• Ability to assist in planning and supervising activities that promote children's healthy emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development.
• Use of developmentally appropriate discipline methods required.
• Good oral and written communication skills required.
• Develop and contribute to a harmonious workplace within the center.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification within three months of hire.
• Food Handler certificate within 30 days of hire.
• All DCFS paperwork within 60 days of hire.
• All employees must pass a criminal background check, which the Glencoe Park District will cover.

Required Knowledge:

Good understanding and working knowledge of DCFS standards and regulations are required. A knowledge of the philosophy of public recreation and the ability to communicate this to others is also required—a proven technical knowledge of the position's content.

Required Skills:

Must be dependable and flexible, with good safety awareness and sound judgment. Workers must be able to understand and follow rules and instructions. Must have the ability to read, write, and organize material.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Programs

• Maintain good personal hygiene and a neat appearance.
• Shall follow policies of the center and of the Glencoe Park District.
• Shall provide input into lesson planning.
• Take responsibility for the upkeep of the classroom, equipment, and facilities.
• Remind parents to sign their child "in" and "out" when entering and leaving the center.
• Shall assist children in establishing good toileting and personal hygiene habits.
• Supervise all activities to ensure safety.
• Interact directly with the children throughout the day.
• Speak with the children at their eye level, be seated on the floor during group times, and interact with them during free play and large motor activities.
• Assist children in clean-up activities.
• Be seated during all meals/snacks with the children and assist in the development of good nutrition habits.
• Be willing to participate in activities leading to professional growth in child development.
• Maintain prompt hours; notify the Classroom Coordinator in the event of illness.
• Secure a substitute for any days absent from work.
• Attend staff meetings and school functions.
• Any other assigned duties.

Records and Reports

• • Keep all cleaning charts updated; sanitize materials according to DCFS regulations.
  • Administer physician-prescribed medication with written parental authorization; chart all prescription medications.
  • Maintain naptime notices, attendance records, and daily information in the absence of the classroom lead teacher.

Hours:

This is an hourly part-time position, and scheduled Monday-Friday (7:00 AM - 12:30 PM) or (12:30 PM- 6:00 PM).
Due to the nature of park district programming, evening, weekend, and some holiday hours may be expected.

Pay Scale:

This is a part-time, non-exempt (hourly) position. The intended starting pay for this position is $18.31 per hour, with a full pay scale ranging from $18.31 to $26.00 per hour.

Final compensation will be determined in good faith based on an evaluation of the candidate's qualifications, experience, and the recommendation of theEarly Childhood Director, or the Deputy Director/Director of Recreation and Facilities.

Benefits Include:

• IMRF Defined Benefit Pension (Grade 2 Only)
  
• Paid Leave (6 days/48 hours)
• Three Paid Holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day)
• Park District Issued Apparel
  
• Park District Membership, Passes, and Program and Rental Discounts

*To review the full job description, please contact the hiring manager.

Glencoe Park District is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.