Babysitting Course Instructor
About The Position
Looking for a great way to give back to the community? As a Babysitting Course Instructor, you’ll teach and mentor teens as they build the skills needed to become confident, responsible babysitters—all while enjoying a flexible schedule. This role provides the opportunity to help the next generation develop important childcare, safety, and leadership skills, make a positive impact on youth in our community, and create a fun, engaging learning environment. As a Babysitting Course Instructor, you’ll strengthen your leadership abilities, guide hands-on learning, and help teens feel prepared and confident in real-life situations. We want YOU to come join our amazing TEAM!!! JOB SUMMARY Under the direction and supervision of the Manager of Early Childhood Services, the Babysitting Course Instructor will provide engaging instruction to teens enrolled in babysitting courses while fostering a safe, supportive learning environment. Duties include but are not limited to: following the established babysitting curriculum, teaching essential childcare and safety skills, monitoring and communicating participant progress, maintaining daily attendance and program records, and ensuring a positive and inclusive classroom setting. The instructor will adhere to and enforce all program policies and procedures, complete any required trainings, and assist with maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the classroom space. Additionally, the instructor will recognize and address potential safety concerns and model appropriate behavior for participants. This is an at-will position. Season Dates: To be determined seasonally Orientation Dates: To be scheduled upon hire Hours: Evening classes typically 8 hours per session; each session includes three classes - two 3-hour instructional classes and one 2-hour class with review and testing of skills Location: Spring Avenue Recreation Center, 185 Spring Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older and a high school graduate or equivalent
- Previous teaching experience required
- Must be friendly and creative with the desire to engage and educate children
- Must have strong communication skills in both verbal and written format to communicate effectively with staff, children, and parents and provide quality customer service
- Ability to maintain discretion with regard to confidential matters and/or information
- Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to act calmly and effectively under pressure or in difficult situations
- Solid computer and keyboard skills preferred
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task a plus
- Certification in First Aid and CPR is required but will be provided if not current
Nice To Haves
- An Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education, or Education is preferred, or relevant combination of training and experience
- Solid computer and keyboard skills preferred
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task a plus
Responsibilities
- Following the established babysitting curriculum
- Teaching essential childcare and safety skills
- Monitoring and communicating participant progress
- Maintaining daily attendance and program records
- Ensuring a positive and inclusive classroom setting
- Adhering to and enforcing all program policies and procedures
- Completing any required trainings
- Assisting with maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the classroom space
- Recognizing and addressing potential safety concerns
- Model appropriate behavior for participants
Benefits
- Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center and Sunset Pool Individual Membership while actively employed
- (4) Free One-time Use Guest Passes for GEPD facilities (Ackerman/Holes & Knolls/Sunset Pool)
- Flexible schedules and opportunities for growth and advancement
- Competitive Wages and Paid Training
- Refer a friend that is hired, and both receive $50 after 30 days of employment in good standing
- Recognition Incentives All Season
- Letter of Recommendation for college, internships, or future career opportunities
- Plus, you get to work and interact with friends, enjoy the outdoors, and make an impact in someone else’s life!
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
