3s Preschool Lead Teacher

Preschool Playground

Preschool Lead Teacher for 2024/2025 school year will supervise all classroom activities and daily routines. They will establish a nurturing relationship with the children and parents and treat them in a positive manner. They will oversee, direct, and work with the teacher assistant on daily class preparation.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • 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. Also acceptable: Associates Degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education in Education, Early Childhood OR Minimum three (2) years teaching experience with young children. CPR/AED certification preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Knowledge of the principles, practices, and objectives of preschool curriculum.
  • Ability to prepare, organize, and implement creative lesson plans.
  • Ability to work with an assigned teacher assistant.
  • Good oral and written communication skills, ability to work with minimal supervision, solve problems, and produce work on a timely basis.
  • 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.

HOURS:

Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
School year runs from September 2024 – May 2025

RATE OF PAY:

  • $15.00 an hour and up, depending on experience and qualifications

BENEFITS:

  • Staff receive an Individual Outdoor Pool Membership and an Individual Health & Fitness Membership (which includes use of the indoor pool) during the employment period.