Lead Preschool Teacher

The Roselle Park District offers a friendly, small-town feel which is great for families.

Under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, the Lead Preschool Teacher is responsible for providing a safe, positive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for preschool aged children. The teacher must plan, organize, implement, and evaluate their curriculum and teaching methods on a continuing basis.

• The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field and/or current Illinois teaching certificate, or at least 3 years of experience in an early childhood setting.
• Position requires a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, First Aid and CPR certification.

• Instruction:
  Develop and conduct a developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum.
• Plan and implement appropriate activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of preschool aged children.
• Provide weekly and monthly schedules of plans and activities.
• Develop activities that introduce beginning math and literacy concepts.
• Provide various experiences and activities including songs, projects, games, and stories.
• Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained, and safe at all times.
• Establish procedures including acceptable rules and disciplinary policies.
• Be familiar with emergency procedures.
• Supervision:
  Supervise children in the preschool.
• Ensure children are supervised at all times.
• Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.
• Establish routines and provide positive guidance and reinforcement.
• Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand.
• Integrate children with special needs in a positive and respectful manner.
• Implement positive discipline when required.
• Observe children and make note of progress.
• Build self-esteem and comfort children.
• Communication:
  Communicate with staff, parents, and members of the community.
• Discuss identified problems and needs with supervisor and coworkers as appropriate.
• Keep parents informed of program expectations, activities, and their child’s progress.
• Discuss children’s development with parents.
• Participate in community activities.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Demonstrate good judgment and problem‑solving skills.
• Reinforce appropriate safety practices and standards as applicable.
• Maintain inventory and order all program supplies while operating within the budget.
• Attend preschool staff meetings and participate in in‑service trainings.

Benefits include free individual fitness center pass, free individual pool pass, 25% off programs; certain restrictions apply.

$16-$17/hour DOQ;
Mondays & Wednesdays 8:30a-12p, 7+ hours/week, mornings;
School Year  starts around August 10th.

Roselle Park District provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, individuals with disabilities, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital and housing status.