Preschool Instructor

Preschool Instructor

Salary Range $17.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Job Description

Job Title: Preschool Instructor

Job Status: Part Time – Non-Exempt

Department: Recreation

Primary Work Location: Community Recreation Center

Reports To: Recreation Services Manager - Youth

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Essential Job Duties

• Supervise all classroom activities and daily routines.
• Establish a nurturing relationship with the children and parents and treat them in a positive manner.
• Oversee, direct, and work with the teacher assistant on daily class preparation.
• Prepare classroom & clean up daily.
• Maintain a clean & organized work environment.
• Maintain current certification for First Aid and CPR.
• Prepare written lesson plans & submit them to the Preschool Director following the monthly curriculum-planning meeting.
• Assign Teacher Assistant duties.
• Review lesson plans and activities for the month with Preschool Director and Preschool Assistant Instructor
• Attend all scheduled orientation, open houses, and informational nights as scheduled for the program.
• Attend required training and safety programs as established and recognized by the Wheeling Park District.
• Complete necessary forms and report all accidents, incidents, or inappropriate behavior to the Preschool Director.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the preschool program and submit recommendations for improvements and program changes to the Preschool Director.
• Maintain required records of programs and class participation documentation as required.
• Perform the job safely and in compliance with Park District policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
• Supports and exhibits the established organizational values of respect, communication, integrity, innovation, recognition, continuous learning, fun, empowerment and people.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Demonstrate consistent attendance and on-time arrival 30minutes prior to class start time
• Attend in-service training and workshops to promote knowledge in related areas of responsibility.
• Possess good organizational skills and the ability to read and understand printed material.
• Be safe and use good judgment in all aspects of the position.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Position Requirements Graduate of a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education with a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Early Childhood or closely related field preferred. Or Associates Degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education in Education, Early Childhood. Or Minimum three (3) years teaching experience with young children.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to prepare, organize, and implement creative lesson plans.
• Ability to work with an assigned teacher assistant.
• Able to operate a computer and use word processing skills.
• Demonstrate initiative, dependability, good judgment, tact, leadership, and the capability to work in a positive manner with the students, their families, and other Park District staff.
• Demonstrate consistent attendance and on-time arrival.
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English.
• CPR/AED certification or be able to earn within 60 days.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and objectives of preschool curriculum.

Physical Requirements

• Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, twist, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tool, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to walk on uneven grounds.
• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• Specific vision abilities are required and include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Able to perform indoor and outdoor duties.
• May be exposed to natural and potentially extreme weather conditions while supervising employees or attending job related activities away from the office.
• Employee may be exposed to chemicals or other potentially dangerous materials utilized in the manufacturing of arts and crafts, or routine maintenance supplies.