PRESCHOOL TEACHER AIDE

Description

JOB SUMMARY:  Under the supervision of the Community Center Manager and direction of Preschool Teacher, it is the Preschool Teacher Aide's responsibility to assist in providing a favorable learning atmosphere for preschool aged children. The H-F Park District’s mission statement is “to enhance the quality of life through diverse recreational opportunities, facilities and parks while caring for the environment”.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide outstanding customer service to our internal and external guests by providing friendly, responsive, courteous and helpful service.
• Conduct the preschool curriculum for the year in conjunction with the other Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Preschool Teachers, Preschool Teacher Aides, and the guidelines.
• Continue to provide a quality of teaching that is in compliance with the high standards of the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District preschool program.
• Set up and clean up all your equipment each day as required by the facility used.
• Responsible for care and cleaning of preschool toys.
• Comply with all part-time personnel policies.
• Be present 30 minutes prior to the start of class and 30 minutes after the end of class.
• Consistent teacher attendance is required.
• Assist in upholding the policies of the school.
• Make suggestions for ordering supplies and equipment.

• Attend all open house events outside of classroom hours.
• Attend additional and educational seminars and workshops at recommendation of Community Center Manger.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures outlined in the Safety Manual.
• Other related job duties as assigned.

COGNITIVE SKILLS REQUIRED: 

• Initiative, persistence, creativity.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIRED: 

• Be able to conduct teaching curriculum.
• Desire to work with and an enjoyment of children. 
• Initiative, persistence, creativity and ability to inspire the best in others.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: 

• Associate’s degree or some course work in early childhood education preferred.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 STANDING:                 Extended periods of time while instructing

                SITTING:                     Minimal

 WALKING:                  Frequently - supervision of children, walking to playgrounds

  LIFTING:                     Occasional - supplies, child up to 50 lbs.

  STOOPING:                 Frequently - assisting children with class work

  REACHING:                Frequently - supplies in cabinets, hanging pictures, bulletin boards

  CLIMBING:                 Occasional storage

  VERBAL:                     Communicate with groups and one on one

   VISION:                        Write, type, read, supervise children and their safety.

Part-Time Benefits:

• Discounted individual fitness membership at Racquet Fitness Center
• Discounted golf fees and driving range tokens at Coyote Run
• Individual admission to open skate at H-F Ice Arena
• Individual Lions pool pass
• 20% off (1) facility rental/year
• 20% off birthday party package for child(ren)
• 20% off program fees
• Irons Oaks ropes course & climbing tower
• Individual ski rental at Irons Oaks (cross-country skiing)
• 457 Retirement Plan
• Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund - only available if required minimum hours are met (work more than 1,000 hours in a year).
• Additional benefits for facility employees only.
• Paid CPR/AED training and certification
• Paid Leave Time Off

Salary : $15 - $16