Job Summary: The Full Day Preschool Assistant Teacher for Two Year Old classroom, is responsible for supporting the development of preschool children 2 years old, including assisting with lesson plans, supervising academic and emotional development, coordinating with Preschool Lead Teacher, and assisting children with transitions.

Link to apply:

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Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Essential Duties/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
• Attend and contribute to monthly lesson plan meetings
• 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
• Treat children in a positive manner that encourages individuality and positive self-esteem
• Maintain a minimum of 15 hours of training outside of teaching preschool in one calendar year including the park district in-service trainings, staff and safety trainings
• Inform Early Childhood Supervisor of any problems, conflicts or program concerns
• Assist with keeping class attendance, emergency, medical and registration forms on file for each child
• Complete accident reports and return to the Early Childhood Supervisor within 24 hours of the accident
• Maintain knowledge of all general and departmental specific safety rules
• Treat public complaints and concerns with the utmost attention and be courteous in all cases
• Perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the Park Districts safety program
• Work as a team player with co-workers and in conjunction with other departments
• Actively support the agency’s risk management protocol that will effectively control and reduce accidents
• Obey the practical safety rules, regulations and procedures established by the Safety Committee, attend and participate in required safety trainings
• Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices or conditions to the immediate supervisor
• Perform other related duties as assigned, based on agency needs

Required Skills/Abilities (Technology, Mathematical, Language):

• Ability to assist in the development of age appropriate activities and child development philosophies
• Ability to understand the safety requirements pertaining to young children
• Ability to assist in the development and implementation of innovative lesson plans for children between ages of 2-5 years
• Ability to assist in the planning and implementation appropriate activities pertaining to environmental education for teaching in nature preschool
• Ability to use office equipment such as laminators, paper cutters and copy machines

Education and/or Experience:

• This position will be assigned to the current pay plan on the basis of education and current credential(s)

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, and feel and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to stand, walk and sit, climb or balance and push/pull objects
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Required Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification on an annual basis provided by the Wilmette Park District
• DCFS Teacher Assistant Job Requirements (01.04.07/05-2016)
• As part of the education team, under the general direction of the Education Coordinator, with support from the Teacher, the Teacher Assistant helps plan and participates in classroom, playground, and field trip activities.
• Activities are designed to foster or enhance all areas of the child's development
• A Preschool CDA OR Illinois Gateways credential

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wilmette, IL 60091: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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