Preschool Instructor

Tuesday & Thursday with the Preschool Prep Class, ages 2.5 – 3. Staff expected hours are 9:00 – 11:30 am

Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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.

Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:

• 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.
• Performs 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.

Pay Rate: $16 – $17 Hourly