Preschool Instructor

Preschool Instructor # Preschool InstructorStart Date 06/29/2026## OverviewSalary Range$17.00 HourlyPosition TypePart 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr