Preschool Assistant Teacher

Salary: $16.75 Hourly

Location : Elgin, IL

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: 20230713-04

Department: Parks and Recreation

Division: Centre of Elgin

Opening Date: 07/13/2023

Closing Date: 8/2/2023 11:59 PM Central

CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION
Responsible for assisting head preschool instructor including in organizing, planning, and implementing a variety of activities for preschool aged children. You will be responsible for helping students participate in arts and crafts, music, movement, letters, numbers, free play and basic pre-academic skills. This position reports directly to the Early Childhood Supervisor.
GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

1. Work in accordance with established City of Elgin Parks and Recreation Department policies, emergency procedures, and safety guidelines, and represent the City of Elgin in a positive, professional manner
2. Work cooperatively with Head Instructor in supervising preschool children and implement lesson plans and activities.
3. Assists the Head Instructor in helping with crafts, circle time, and room clean up, supervising play indoors and outdoors, and keeping the classroom calendar.
4. Follow all safety procedures as provided by the City of Elgin and provide a safe environment for the children. Report accidents, injuries or safety hazards to Head Instructor
5. Ensure that the classroom is maintained in a clean and orderly manner
6. Respect and maintain confidentiality of all information received in connection with this position.
7. Maintain a good public image and serve as a role model to the children
8. Arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of class to prepare.
9. Assist in record keeping and keep attendance information current.
10. Communicate effectively with parents, team members, and City of Elgin staff.
11. Ability to react quickly in emergency situations and use good judgment under stress.
12. Ability to follow verbal directions from the Head Instructor and Early Childhood Supervisor.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Minimum 18 years of age.
2. Certified in AED adult/child and infant CPR or obtained certification within 3 months of hire.
3. Have a minimum of 1 year of classroom experience working with children assisting an instructor in an Early Childhood program or related field.
4. Possess good communication skills and the ability to use good judgment under stress.
5. Maintain patience, flexibility, and the ability to cope with demands of working with young children.
6. Must be able to assist with helping children achieve program goals.
7. Reliable person with good work ethics.
8. A pleasant and enthusiastic demeanor a must.
9. Dependable and reliable with a good work ethic.
10. 10. Bilingual preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hours: Schedule will vary according to classroom assigned; 15-20 hours per week.

City of Elgin provides all part-time employees with the following benefits:

• Membership discount at the Centre of Elgin
• Employee Assistance Program available to the employee and all members of their household for free
• In-house Training Opportunities
• Flu Shot (during our fall event only)

In addition, to the above, for those part time employees working in the Parks and Recreation Department, you have the following additional benefits:

• 25% off Parks and Recreation Classes & Rentals (some restrictions may apply)
• 25% off Parks and Recreation Classes for Immediate Family Members (some restrictions may apply)
• Free Employee Fitness Silver Membership
• The opportunity to be apart of the “Heart of the Community”