Preschool Instructor

Preschool Instructor # Preschool Instructor Start Date   06/29/2026## Overview Salary Range $17.00 Hourly Position Type Part Time## Preschool Instructor
** Position Summary
** The Preschool Instructor is responsible for the delivery of the district's Preschool program including 2.5-year-old, 3-year-old & 4-year-old preschool, summer preschool, and preschool open house.
** Work Schedule
** The schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 9 months of the year, with an average of up to 19 hours per week, a maximum of 1,000 hours annually. It is essential to be regularly available during standard business hours to meet with staff, other businesses, and government agencies with occasional evenings or weekends.
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities
*** Delivery of curriculum for the 2-, 3-, and 4-year-old preschool programs.
* Supervises and evaluates preschool participants during the duration of the preschool program.
* Prepares attendance sheets, lesson plans, and evaluation of programming.
* Prepares and follows lesson plans for children to participate in.
* Promotes and encourages participation in the program.
* Assists with emergency procedures and building evacuation.
* Problem-solves differences that may arise with parents or children.
* Inspects and recommends program equipment repairs and improvements.
* Requests program supplies for purchasing.
* Works closely with parents to promote an understanding of the growth and development of their child.
* Decorate the room with bulletin boards, pictures, children's artwork, and other hangings.
* Keeps classroom, and storage rooms, clean, neat, and orderly.
* Attends all preschool open houses and regular staff planning meetings.
* Monitors status and condition of program facility and physical locations of programming.
* Assists in interpreting resident needs and delivering programs and services to meet those needs.
** Additional Duties and Responsibilities
*** Adheres to all policies and procedures outlined in the Policy and Procedure Manual, Personnel Policy Manual, and Safety Manual.
* Promotes a positive and friendly work environment.
* Maintains a working knowledge of all general and department-specific safety rules.
* Inspects work areas (use checklists) for compliance with safe work practices and rules.
* Properly orients new staff. Provides good job instruction training and in-service training to current employees.
* Enforces safety rules and improves employee and public knowledge of the same by confronting and correcting unsafe behavior and conditions.
* Reports and investigates accidents. Provides medical authorization for injured employees to obtain medical care.
* Makes sure necessary safety equipment and protective devices for each job or program are available, used, and properly maintained.## Qualifications
** Required Qualifications
*** Must have a high school diploma plus a minimum of two years' experience working with children as an early childhood instructor or other comparable experience. Preference is given to individuals who have attained or are pursuing a degree in Early Childhood, Recreation, Education, or a related field.
* Supervisory experience preferred.
* First Aid and CPR preferred, must be obtained upon hire.
* Valid State of Illinois driver's license required.
* Must successfully pass state Driver's Abstract Review and Criminal background screening.
** Competencies
* ** Ability to cooperate with and interpret Park District philosophies in relation to governmental, public, and private groups or agencies, and to the general public.
* Ability to work harmoniously with fellow employees, patrons, community groups, and other units of local government.
* Ability to work in a team atmosphere, promoting positive work relations with both internal and external customers.
* Proficiency to read and write in English and organize effectively.
* Ability to communicate effectively within various settings, from one-on-one to group configurations.
* Capacity to maintain self-control and composure in difficult situations.
** Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
*** Work area is both indoors, in a smoke-free environment with controlled temperature and fluorescent lighting, and outdoors at all park district locations.
* Exposure to noise distractions from employees, patrons, or equipment operation
* Exposure to chronic or infectious disease while performing routine first aid or emergency procedures.
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