What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher's Aide position at Channahon Park District?
Channahon Park District
Job Description
Position : Preschool Teacher's Aide
Reports To : Program Supervisor
Location : Arrowhead Community Center
Status : Part Time Class 2
FLSA Classification : Non-Exempt
IMRF : Non-Eligible
Days : M-F
Hours : 8 : 45am-11 : 45am, approximately 15 hours per week
Closing Date : Until position is filled.
Duties :
Work with preschool teachers to prepare materials to be used in class, assist teachers in classroom when needed, sub for teachers when needed, supervise students in your care
Qualifications : Prior experience in a classroom and working with children
General Statement of Position :
The Preschool Teacher's Aide is responsible for assisting the preschool teachers in their daily classroom operations, preparing materials, substitute teaching and inventory of supplies
Qualifications :
Prior experience in a classroom and working with children is preferred.
Representative Essential Job Functions :
- Maintains a positive community image for the District.
- Strives to maintain a positive environment among the District's organizational divisions.
- Actively supports the Safety Policy and the District's established loss control program, including training, safety rules, and developing ideas for the prevention of incidents, while providing a safe environment for Park District staff members and patrons.
- Supervises and ensures the safety and wellbeing of the children at all times, being alert for the needs and / or problems of the children as individuals and as a group.
- Implement the daily class program
- Decorates the room with bulletin boards, pictures, children's artwork, and other aesthetic and educational items that are age appropriate.
- Keeps classroom, storage rooms and bathrooms clean, neat and orderly.
- Prepares materials to be used in class
- Supervises students to and from the restroom
- Attends at least two seminars / workshops per school year.
- Keeps Program Supervisor informed in advance of program needs.
- Reports to preschool supervisor any special needs or problems with individual children or parents.
- Maintain open lines of communication with supervisor, staff and parents.
- Attends regular staff planning and evaluation meetings.
- Provides a balance of play and an education within the program.
- Treats each child & staff member with dignity and respect.
- Notify supervisor 48 hours or more in advance of supply needs
- Maintain a high level of customer service.
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