Early Childhood Instructor

Arlington Heights Park District•Arlington Heights, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Arlington Heights Park District believes in fostering a love of learning through creativity, play, and discovery. We are a nurturing and inclusive environment where young minds can grow, and we're looking for passionate Early Childhood Instructors to join our team! This position is a part-time position Monday through Friday up to fifteen (15) hours per week. If you are looking for a supportive, collaborative work culture that values innovation and growth apply today!

Requirements

Minimum of an associate’s degree in Education, Recreation or Related Field
Minimum three years of experience in a childcare setting or supervising children’s activities or programs
Or, any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
Must pass Illinois Criminal Background check (ISP fingerprint) and DCFS CANTS Background screening
CPR (Child and Adult)/AED Certification

Responsibilities

Submits an outline of lesson plans, parent communication, room set-up needs, and supply lists for each class every session.
Arrives to class location with ample time to prepare for and start the program on time as well as remain until all participants have departed.
Facilitates the intellectual, social, emotional and physical growth of the participants and treats them in a manner that encourages individuality and strengthens self-esteem.
Creating class outlines based on a recreational foundation. Conducting the class and yourself with this in mind.
Notifies the Recreation Supervisor – Preschool and Early Childhood of serious incidents, accidents, or inappropriate conduct and completes Incident/Accident Forms and Conduct Reports, as needed.
Communicates with the Recreation Supervisor – Preschool and Early Childhood about problems, concerns or suggestions.
Prepares the classroom and clean-ups after the programs activities.
Works directly with the participants and responds to their individual and group needs.
Models and facilitates the appropriate behavior of the participants.
Attends scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
Attends work on a regular basis. Classes should be cancelled in emergency cases only. If you must cancel a class, notify the Recreation Supervisor – Preschool and Early Childhood as far in advance as possible. Work with the Recreation Supervisor – Preschool and Early Childhood to determine who will notify participants and the facility of the cancellation. Cancelled classes must be rescheduled and made up.
Additional functions as assigned which may be considered essential.