Preschool Assistant Teacher

The purpose of this position is to assist the Preschool Lead Teacher in the classroom with the instruction of children in activities designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth needed to be successful in Elementary School.

• Sets up and cleans the classroom on a daily basis.
• Coordinates snack time for the students on a daily basis.
• Assists the Preschool Supervisor and Preschool Lead Teacher with projects and activities as needed.
• Substitutes for other preschool staff as required.
• Assists with maintaining order and enforces rules to control behavior.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and secure environment for participants.

• Provides first aid assistance to participants when necessary, completing necessary forms and reporting all accidents, incidents or inappropriate behavior.
• Report any behavioral, safety, or other preschool related issues to the Preschool Lead Teacher or Supervisor.
• Ensures that the facility is secure.
• Performs other duties as deemed appropriate by Supervisor.

• High school diploma or equivalent, with six months preschool experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid Illinois driver's license.

Ability to effectively communicate with Village personnel, program participants and school personnel.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate percentages, fractions, and decimals.

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