Preschool Teacher Assistant

20 – 25 Hours | Hours may vary each semester dependent upon enrollment and ages of the children. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Hours will be Monday through Thursday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and Fridays between 7:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. 9 Months | Mid-August through Mid-May, excluding semester breaks, holidays, 4-week intersession and/or 9-week summer session. Vacation days are to be taken during the semester. Responsible for teaching/supervising in all preschool curricular areas and providing for the needs of the children while in the care of the MCC Children's Learning Center. Attend and participate constructively at staff meetings Implement teaching methods consistent with the Center’s curriculum model and the methods taught in the Early Childhood Education Program Assist in maintaining DCFS licensing standards and the national accreditation guidelines Report child abuse as mandated by law Resolve conflicts with children and with parents, when appropriate Decide upon and use behavioral techniques appropriate for educational needs of children Promote and supervise activities for children which encourage healthy emotional, social cognitive and physical development Be responsive to children Interact, when appropriate, in children’s activities Maintain a clean and orderly environment Communicate with parents in a positive manner Set up and clean up in the classroom as necessary Serve as a professional role model for ECE students and the childcare community at large Must maintain and document 15 clock hours of professional activities each year to meet DCFS standards Use computers (in the office and classroom), laminator, copy machine, and audiovisual equipment Additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor 60 college credits with 6 of those credits in courses directly related to early childhood education or child development from birth to age 8. Experience in a licensed preschool, child care facility OR 30 college credits with 6 of those credits in courses directly related to early childhood education or child development from birth to age 8, and one year (1560 clock hours) of experience in a licensed preschool child care center or kindergarten Skills and Specifications: Ability to demonstrate interactive skills with children consistent with CLC policies Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting Knowledge of DCFS licensing standards and NAEYC accreditation guidelines Written and oral communication skills required Self-directed and flexible Ability to work under pressure Strong interpersonal skills required Good organization skills Ability to see what needs to be done and do it Ability to safely lift 50 pounds unassisted Position subject to successful background check and fingerprinting as required by law License Certificate: First Aid and CPR Must maintain and document 15 clock hours of professional activities each year to meet DCFS standards This position is subject to successful background check and fingerprinting as required by law; and blood borne pathogen legislation. #J-18808-Ljbffr McHenry County College