Preschool Teacher

Description

JOB TITLE: PRESCHOOL TEACHER

CLASSIFICATION: PART-TIME, NON-EXEMPT

SUPERVISOR: PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR

HOURS: TUES/THURS MID-AUGUST – MID-MAY FOLLOWING DIST 220 CALENDAR, Potential for sub hours M,W,F

8:15 – 1:00PM

PAY RANGE: $18.00 - $22.00/HOUR

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

ESSENTIAL FUNTIONS/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

SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT:
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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Employee should be able to maintain a positive working relationship with other employees
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.

PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:
None

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Employee performs most activities indoors. Indoor environmental conditions will include lighting and temperature
Employee may perform some activities outside in various weather conditions

COGNITIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
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
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements and efforts of working conditions associated with this job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job when circumstances changes; e.g., emergencies, rush jobs, changes in personnel, workload, technological developments, etc.

QualificationsEDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
CPR and First Aid certification (often preferred or required)
Previous childcare or classroom experience
Strong communication, patience and classroom management skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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