Support Staff Job Barrington Illinois USA,Child Care/Nanny

Position: Support Staff 1:1
Location: Barrington

Job Details:

Job Location:

Barrington, IL 60010, Position Type:
Part Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $16.50 - $18.00 Hourly,

Travel Percentage :
None,

Job Shift: Morning, Job Category:
Preschool/ Early Childhood,

JOB TITLE:

PRESCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF/ONE-ON-ONE

CLASSIFICATION: PART TIME, NON-EXEMPT

SUPERVISOR: PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR

HOURS:

MORNING HOURS SCHEDULE VARIES BASED ON CLASS

EMPLOYMENT GRADE: 4

PAY RANGE: STARTING AT $16.50 - $18.00 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervisor of the PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR, the staff support / one-on-one is responsible for the supervised inclusion, of said child, into the Program, creating, organizing and displaying personal leadership in a wide variety of recreational activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Takes directions from the Preschool Director and classroom teachers
Attends all staff and program meetings
Arrives on time and is prepared for the day’s activities
Reports absences in a timely manner
Shows interest in the day’s activities and encourages the same for said child
Is sensitive to the individual needs of said child
Will encourage positive behavior through positive reinforcement strategies and assisting with impulse control, this will be accomplished by the staff member being in close proximity and attentive of said child at all times
To increase skills of self-expression
To encourage socialization and interaction through participation in structured and spontaneous group activities
To provide a safe non-threatening environment in which skill development can be achieved.
To encourage social independence and self-reliance
To increase awareness of and encourage the development of new leisure activities.
To provide opportunities to increase self-confidence and self-esteem
To provide opportunities to develop peer relationships
Helps with housekeeping duties related to program operation as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma is preferred
Thorough knowledge of the specific activity preferred
Ability to teach in any given class situation
Must possess current First Aid, CPR and AED Certification
RED CROSS EPI PEN TRAINNG (WILL TRAIN)
DCFS MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING (WILL TRAIN)