Title    Part-time Preschool Aide

Contact Name    Patricia Villanueva

Search Description    Part-time Preschool Aide

Description    Part-Time Parks & Recreation Staff – Preschool Aide 4’s Monday, Wednesday, & Friday

Position Description Overview

Active, enthusiastic and caring individual needed to work the 4’s Preschool Pals program at the Municipal Annex in South Elgin. Individual will work from 8:30am-3:30pm Monday, Wednesday, & Friday plus additional prep hours. Responsibilities include interacting with children and their parents. Providing an environment that encourages social growth, along with leading and supervising preschool-age children in activities and worksheets. Pay begins at $16/hour with an annual increase based on performance.

SUPERVISION

This position works under the general supervision of Preschool Teacher who is supervised by the Recreation Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

•    Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and enjoy working with preschool age children.

•    Must communicate effectively and professionally with children, parents, co-workers, and supervisor.

•    Minimum of 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED.

•    Must be able to lift 30 lbs.

CLASSROOM RESPONSIBLITIES

•    Assist the teacher in planning, supervising, prepping, and implementing the program for the class by providing ideas for classroom activities on a weekly basis.

•    Assisting and providing the teacher with materials required to carry out an activity.

•    Organize a healthy environment for students by thoroughly wiping, spraying, and cleaning toys in the play area.

•    Assist in planning and maintaining a physical environment conducive to meeting the objectives of the school.

•    Attend and participate in staff meetings.

•    Help supervise during outdoor play periods.

•    Consider the individual child in relationship to his/her culture and socioeconomic background.

•    Treat each child and parent with dignity and respect.

•    Help each child become aware of his/her role as an integral member of a group.

•    Greet each parent and child as they enter the classroom, making each feel welcome.

•    Be responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance décor, and learning environment of the classroom.

•    Arrive at 8am on class days to assist the teacher with set-up for the day’s activities and will stay after class until dismissed by the teacher.

•    Other duties assigned as related to the job description.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

•    Outside/Indoor play is required

•    Constant interaction with participants and parents

•    Bending, kneeling and squatting is required

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Village intends to comply with all safety laws and/or ordinances. All employees, as a condition of their employment are expected to perform all tasks in the most safe and efficient manner as outlined in the Village’s Comprehensive Safety Policy and General Safety Work Rules.

Interested applicants should submit an application to the Village of South Elgin, ATTN: Human Resources, 10 North Water Street, South Elgin, IL 60177 or via e-mail to jobs@southelgin.com. Applications are available online at www.southelgin.com.

The Village of South Elgin is an Equal Opportunity Employer