Anticipated ; Toddler Teacher Assistant

The Glencoe Park District is a nationally accredited, Gold Medal Award-winning agency dedicated to enriching lives, building community, and fostering an inclusive, positive environment where everyone feels respected and valued. Join our team and be part of a mission-driven organization that invests in its staff, supports professional growth, and makes a meaningful impact on families every day. Come help us create exceptional experiences for the Glencoe community!

Under the direction of the Children's Circle Classroom Coordinator, the Full-Time Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher and Co-Lead Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment for children enrolled in the full-day Children's Circle program. This position assists with implementing curriculum, supervising children, supporting daily routines, maintaining the classroom environment, and promoting each child's physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• College coursework in early childhood education and previous experience in a DCFS-licensed program is preferred.
• Previous experience in a Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and/or IL Department of Early Childhood (IDEC) licensed program is preferred.
• Must successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, drug screening, and physical examination, and submit all required DCFS and/or IDEC documentation within 60 days of hire. Associated costs will be covered by the Glencoe Park District.

• Must possess current CPR/AED and First Aid certification or successfully obtain certification within three (3) months of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• Food Handler Certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• Must complete and maintain all other training, certifications, and professional-development requirements established by the District or applicable licensing authorities.

• General knowledge of applicable DCFS and/or IDEC licensing standards and developmentally appropriate practices is required.
• Knowledge of public recreation principles and the ability to communicate them effectively to others.
• Working knowledge of the position's duties, responsibilities, and operational requirements.

• Dependable, flexible, safety-conscious, and capable of exercising sound judgment.
• Ability to understand and follow established policies, procedures, rules, and instructions.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to read, write, maintain records, and organize materials effectively.
• Ability to assist with planning and supervising developmentally appropriate activities that support children’s emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development.
• Ability to apply developmentally appropriate guidance and behavior-management techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to foster a positive, collaborative, and respectful work environment.

• Assist the Lead Teacher and Co-Lead Teacher with preparing and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences in art, music, literacy, science, mathematics, movement, and other curriculum areas.
• Support activities that promote children's physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
• Collaborate with classroom staff to maintain consistent expectations and effective daily operations.

• Actively supervise children during classroom, outdoors, transition, meal, rest, and play activities to maintain their safety and well-being.
• Interact with children in a warm, patient, compassionate, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate manner.
• Engage with children at their level, including speaking at eye level and participating in group activities, free play, and gross-motor activities.
• Use developmentally appropriate child-guidance and behavior-management techniques consistent with program policies.
• Assist children with toileting, hygiene, and other developmentally appropriate self-care routines.

• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Ensure educational materials, supplies, furniture, and equipment are used, cleaned, organized,…