Early Childhood Teacher Assistant - Tot Learning Center

Description

The Skokie Park District has an immediate opening for a year-round, part-time teacher. The Tot Learning Center is a DCFS licensed, NAEYC accredited childcare program that provides full-day, year-round childcare for infants and children aged six weeks to 5 years of age. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Under the direction of the Childcare Services Manager and the Head Teacher, participates in planning and implementing appropriate activities promoting the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of young children.
• Assists in the supervision of children and is responsible for ensuring their health, safety and overall well-being. 
• Assists in the development and maintenance of an environment which is stimulating, inviting, and responsive to the needs of the children enrolled in the program and their families.
• Establishes a nurturing relationship with the children and serves as an appropriate role model for them.
• Assists in maintaining necessary records and reports pertaining to the children in the Early Childhood Teacher's care, and as required by the Department of Children and Family Services, DCFS.
• Assists in providing a flexible program which is responsive and individualized to the immediate needs or demands of a particular child or situation.
• Assists in the care of classroom equipment and materials and maintains an organized and neat environment.
• As assigned and required by the supervising staff and University Coordinator the student teacher participates in staff meetings, staff trainings and program-related activities.
• Works cooperatively and communicates clearly with other staff, supervisors, parents, and the public.
• Assists with the coordination of one or more of the following areas; field trip program, in-service training, special events, monthly newsletters, intakes, scheduling, enrollment, and other program-related activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES

Must have a strong interest in working with children.  Adheres to and actively enforces the safety responsibilities and safety procedures as outlined in the District's Safety Manual and overall risk management program.

Hours:

This is a part-time job for about 25-29 hours/week. Monday-Friday working with toddlers. Hours available from 7:30am-12:30pm & 1:00pm-6:00pm

Qualifications

Must be an adult, at least 18 years of age. Prefer at least 1 year experience as a childcare worker at a DCFS licensed facility. Childcare experience at a NAEYC accredited facility is preferred but not required. Must have at least 60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with at least six semester or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to childcare and/or child development from birth to age six. Prefer an individual that has an Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field. Must be able to pass a criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug test. The individual we seek must possess excellent leadership, organizational, presentation and communication skills.    

Salary : $16 - $18