Preschool Teacher

Barrington Park DistrictBarrington, IL
Onsite

About The Position

An Early Childhood Education Preschool Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, engaging and supportive learning environment for young children. They help children develop social, emotional, physical and academic skills through structured lessons, play and daily routines.

Requirements

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
  • CPR and First Aid certification
  • Previous childcare or classroom experience
  • Strong communication, patience and classroom management skills
  • Regularly required to sit and talk or hear
  • Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
  • Occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds; and over 20 pounds with assistance
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
  • Employee should be able to maintain a positive working relationship with other employees

Nice To Haves

  • Potential for sub hours M,W,F 8:15 – 1:00PM
  • CPR and First Aid certification (often preferred or required)

Responsibilities

  • Plan and lead age-appropriate educational lesson plans and activities using the Illinois Early Learning Standards on assigned teaching days.
  • Supervise children during classroom activities, lessons and outdoor play.
  • Encourage positive behavior, social skills and emotional development.
  • Observe and monitor children’s progress and behavior through mid-year and end-of-year assessments.
  • Conduct parent-teacher conferences to discuss children’s progress, behavior, developmental milestones and classroom performance.
  • Prepare and submit content for the monthly newsletter to the Preschool Director.
  • Communicate regularly and professionally with parents and guardians.
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents and the community to support student development and strengthen family engagement.
  • Work collaboratively as an active team member with other preschool staff.
  • Maintain a safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
  • Promote the preschool program and Park District in a positive and professional manner.
  • Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to class start time to prepare the classroom, greet children, and ensure classes begin on time.
  • Remain at least 30 minutes after class ends to clean and reset the classroom for the next day.
  • Attend required events, including classroom set-up before the school year, Open House/Student Orientation, Holiday Programs, and Graduation.
  • Serve as a substitute teacher when needed.
  • Maintain inventory of classroom supplies and materials and notify the Preschool Director when additional supplies are needed.
  • Attend monthly staff meetings conducted by the Preschool Director.
  • Follow all school policies, state licensing regulations, and Park District policies and procedures.
  • Report all accidents, incidents, safety concerns, maintenance issues and parent complaints to the Preschool Director in a timely manner.
  • Comply with all PDRMA safety policies and procedures and complete all required accident and incident reports.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Preschool Director and/or Superintendent of Recreation
  • Uphold safety and risk management strategies in support of and compliance with Park District policies, procedures, ordinances and practices
  • Familiarity with and effective implementation of the Employee Safety Manual, Emergency Response Plan, and Crisis Management Plan
  • Attend professional educational and safety trainings
  • Assist with emergency procedures and building evaluation
  • Utilize Personal Protective Equipment when performing duties, based on job tasks
  • Correct unsafe conditions and/or report them to supervisor
  • Promptly report hazardous conditions, accidents and injuries to supervisor
  • Complete incident/accident report forms and promptly forwards them to supervisor
  • Employee must work effectively under deadlines in a variety of environments and elements.
  • Employee must demonstrate leadership qualities to perform required work
  • Employee must be able to function in a sometimes fast and ambiguous environment.
  • Employee performs most activities indoors. Indoor environmental conditions will include lighting and temperature
  • Employee may perform some activities outside in various weather conditions
  • Employee must have the ability to follow directions
  • Employee must have good verbal and written communications skills
  • Employee must possess time management and organization skills to effectively perform the job
  • Employee must have the ability to make judgments with respect to confidential information and problem solving
  • Employee must use good safety awareness and judgment in all aspects of the position
  • Must be able to respond to and handle children's behaviors in a positive appropriate manner
  • Possess knowledge of early childhood education and child development
  • Must have the ability to plan and create lesson plans which inspire children to exercise proper courtesy, social skills and respect for others
  • Must be patient and compassionate and have the ability to create a warm learning environment
  • Possess the ability to work well with the general public, parents, peers and park district employees
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Illinois Early Learning Standards and High Scope or be willing to learn
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