Assistant Teacher, Part-time

Hampshire Township Park District • Hampshire, IL

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About The Position

The Hampshire Township Park District has a DCFS licensed Daycare facility at the Little People Playtime building that houses the established Preschool and Day Care program located at 441 E. Jefferson in Hampshire, IL. The Assistant Teacher position is part-time with duties both indoors and outdoors. The Assistant Teacher is an Aide to the Lead Teacher who is responsible for a group of children that may include infants, toddlers, preschool or Kindergarten age children. Where applicable the Aide will work with a Lead Teacher and together as a team plan age-appropriate activities: music/ movement activities; art/ craft projects; language; math; and science experiences. The Assistant must be available to attend Staff meetings, trainings, evaluations, and orientations, fulfill the annual 15 clock hours of continuing education, and participate in Parent conferences and/or prepare written parent reports.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalency (GED).
• 60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with six semester hours or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to child-care/child development from birth to age six, or one year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, Kindergarten, or licensed day care center and 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with six semester or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to childcare/child development from birth to age six.
• Possess current CDA Credential (Child Development Associate).
• Present documentation of current CPR and first aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher in managing a group of children.
• Plan age-appropriate activities in collaboration with the Lead Teacher.
• Engage children in music/movement activities, art/craft projects, language, math, and science experiences.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, evaluations, and orientations.
• Fulfill the annual 15 clock hours of continuing education.
• Participate in parent conferences and prepare written parent reports.

Benefits

• Part-time, non-exempt, 15-19 hours per week, no benefits.
• Part-time, non-exempt, 20-29 hours per week, IMRF eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED