Horizons Preschool Instructor; AM

Position: New Horizons Preschool Instructor (AM)
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The Batavia Park District was established in 1969 through voter referendum. Since its establishment, the Park District maintains and operates approximately 400 acres, comprised of 40 sites, a skate and bike park, a unique aquatic facility, a museum and a multitude of baseball and soccer fields and tennis and basketball courts. The Park District offers nearly 2,000 programs each year and serves roughly 95,000 participants through various recreational, arts, and environmental programs.

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Job Summary:

The Preschool Instructor is responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising and instructing the morning session of the new full-day Pre-K New Horizons Preschool program by the Batavia Park District.

New Horizons Preschool offers a unique experience of providing an opportunity for social and emotional growth through a play-based experience. Building self esteem and confidence is the base of our curriculum, allowing the children to be successful. This curriculum sets us apart for other area preschools.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise and instruct assigned preschool classes within budgeted guidelines.
• Plan quality classes that contain creativity, imagination and variety.
• Direct supervision of assistant preschool instructors and/or volunteers.
• Communicate class directions and instructions as well as both interoffice and external office communications clearly and professionally in written and oral manners.
• Assist in acquiring supplies, maintaining supply levels and keeping supply cabinets organized.
• Relay information from participants to direct supervisor.
• Supervise children with varying levels of ability from Pre K to Kindergarten levels.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Follow procedures in opening and locking classroom/building.
• Manage multiple tasks/activities at the same time.
• Communicate with parents and handle or refer all compliments, complaints, concerns and/ or needs.
• Keep medical record form on each child participant.
• Administer Park District approved disciplinary procedures when necessary.
• Administer first aid when necessary.
• Represent the Park District in a positive and professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree with experience in teaching pre-school or related field.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR strongly desired or obtained within 6 months of employment and must be kept current.
• Record of ongoing participation in continuing education seminars and workshops is desirable.
• Must possess a positive, people oriented attitude along with an enthusiastic and creative personality.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of emergency procedures and building evacuation.
• Knowledge and administration of Park District policies and procedures.
• Ability to deal with children and adults under stressful situations.
• Ability to control children within a classroom environment.
• Ability to work closely with co-workers and the general public.
• Ability to exhibit good problem solving skills and good judgment in keeping with the goals of the preschool programs.
• Ability to follow rules and directions and perform work activities as described.
• Ability to assist children and to respond quickly to their activities.
• Ability to plan multiple program responsibilities at the same time.
• Must demonstrate good leadership qualities.
• Must be able to make correct and safe judgments under "normal" and highly stressful situations and circumstances.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing environments.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Requires bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, feeling and walking.
• Ability to physically set up, take down and clean up classrooms.
• Most activities are performed indoors, exposure to weather conditions during outdoor play time activities
• May be exposed to excessive noise from children

Scheduling, pay and benefits

Part-Time, Non-Exempt (hourly) position

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Pay: $20.00/hour, DOQ

Job Type & Benefits

This is a part-time position. Part-time employees working more than 1,000 hours a year will be eligible to participate in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). This position is eligible to be enrolled in the District's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Positive Activities Toward Health (PATH) incentive program; a 10-punch pass to the Hall Quarry Beach and to receive…