Before the Bell Instructor - 2026-27 School Year

ST CHARLES PARK DISTRICT•St. Charles, IL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Deliver high quality recreation services for residents, visitors and the St. Charles community by adhering to the District’s safety and administrative policies and procedures. This position requires knowledge and ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, office staff of the individual schools, the general public, the on-site instructors, and the participants. Participate as an active team player while conducting scheduled programs. Serve as a Park District representative, providing leadership and working effectively with others, the on-site instructors, School District staff, program participants, parents, co-workers and supervisors. Effectively communicate. Directly supervise all activities occurring at Before the Bell. Lead both small and large groups of children. Monitor and request supplies as needed. Resolve problems with children and notify their parents. Effectively communicate information both to and from the supervisor. Assess needs of participants, recommend and implement modification to the existing program. Identify unsafe or unacceptable situations and provide safe environment for participants. Perform First Aid and CPR as necessary. Follow all safety procedures that pertain to duties involved. Assist with emergency procedures that pertain to duties involved.

Requirements

Must be a minimum of 16 years of age and enrolled in high school, or college.
Ability to assess situations and offer positive feedback.
Experience and desire to work with school age children.
Knowledge of positive leadership techniques, children’s activities and games, developmental learning progressions, and appropriate discipline techniques.
Maintain First Aid/CPR/AED and Mandated Reporter certifications or obtain certifications within 30 days of hire.
Requires a range of hearing and vision that allows the employee to safely complete the essential duties of the position with or without assistive devices, corrective lenses and/or glasses and/or a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Friendly and positive personality
Productive and shows initiative
Effective written and oral communicator
Reliable and safety-minded

Responsibilities

Follow all departmental safety rules that pertain to the duties performed and support all aspects of Park District’s safety and risk management program.
Work cooperatively and collaboratively with residents, colleagues, the public, PDRMA and other agencies or organizations as delegated.
Recommends improvements and efficiencies to better accomplish individual and district goals in the best interests of the St. Charles Park District community.
Comply with park district policies and administrative procedures.
Work cooperatively with colleagues, office staff of the individual schools, the general public, the on-site instructors, and the participants.
Participate as an active team player while conducting scheduled programs.
Serve as a Park District representative, providing leadership and working effectively with others, the on-site instructors, School District staff, program participants, parents, co-workers and supervisors.
Effectively communicate.
Directly supervise all activities occurring at Before the Bell.
Lead both small and large groups of children.
Monitor and request supplies as needed.
Resolve problems with children and notify their parents.
Effectively communicate information both to and from the supervisor.
Assess needs of participants, recommend and implement modification to the existing program.
Identify unsafe or unacceptable situations and provide safe environment for participants.
Perform First Aid and CPR as necessary.
Follow all safety procedures that pertain to duties involved.
Assist with emergency procedures that pertain to duties involved.
Perform other related duties and/or special projects as assigned.