Part Time Assistant Preschool Teacher

1 day ago

Highland Park, Illinois, United States Highland Park Community Nursery School and Day Care Center Full time $37,440 - $93,220 per year

The Assistant Preschool Teacher is responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of all classroom programs and activities. The primary focus is providing a safe, nurturing environment where children and their families feel welcomed, accepted and encouraged to participate.

Part time hours now but have the option of moving to full time within the year.

Responsibilities/Duties

Assist with maintaining a classroom climate/community that will benefit the overall healthy growth and development of the child.

Actively engage with children in the indoor and outdoor environment. Play games, read stories, build with blocks, do art projects or whatever is interesting to children.

Supervise and assist with afternoon snack.

Possible assistance with potty learning or diaper changing required.

Assist with creating an enriching environment for students to explore, investigate and play.

Maintain communication and professional relationships with teachers and staff

Comply with all licensing regulations and ExceleRate IL quality requirements.

Ensure the safety needs of the children are met at all times

Actively participate and cultivate positive relationships with parents and the children's families

Organizational Responsibilities

Ensure ongoing program excellence with in the center and our community.

Cultivate ongoing awareness of early childhood core values both within your classroom and the center

Serve as a resource to parents regarding early childhood education and their child's individual needs

Participate in agency activities as appropriate

Represent the agency with integrity and professionalism

Abide by the ethical statement and policies of the Center

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $ $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week

Benefits:

  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

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