Preschool Assistant (Part-Time/Seasonal)
About The Position
The Niles Park District is looking for a dedicated Preschool Assistant Teacher on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:45 AM to 12:15 PM from August to May. This role requires professionalism in punctuality, mannerisms, and attire. The assistant will support appropriate lesson plans, supervise classroom and daily routine activities, and assist the Lead Teacher in daily preparation and cleanup. A key aspect of this role is establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with staff and nurturing relationships with children, serving as a positive role model and encouraging individuality and self-esteem. The position also involves assisting in the development of age-appropriate activities, participating in park district trainings, reporting program concerns, substituting as needed, and performing other assigned duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma
- Prior experience working with pre-school aged children
- Must be able to move quickly to respond to emergencies or children's needs
- Ability to use office equipment such as laminators, paper cutters, and copy machines
Responsibilities
- Display professionalism in punctuality, mannerisms, and attire
- Assist and support appropriate lesson plans
- Assist in the supervision of all classroom and daily routine activities
- Assist Lead Teacher in all daily preparation work and cleanup of rooms
- Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with other staff members
- Establish a nurturing relationship with the children in addition to serving as a positive role model
- Treating children in a positive manner that encourages individuality and positive self-esteem
- Ability to assist in the development of age-appropriate activities and child development philosophies
- Participate in the park district in-service trainings, staff, and safety trainings
- Inform the Preschool Supervisor of any problems, conflicts, or program concerns
- Substitute teach as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
