Preschool Teacher

Location: Barrington

# Preschool Teacher Hot Job Barrington, IL 60010## Overview Salary Range $18.00 - $22.00 Hourly Position Type Part Time Job Shift Weekday Education  Level2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage None Category Preschool / Early Childhood## Description

JOB TITLE:

** PRESCHOOL TEACHER
** CLASSIFICATION:  
** PART-TIME, NON-EXEMPT
** SUPERVISOR:

** PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR
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* 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        
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* 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…