Part-time Preschool Instructor

Summary 

The Preschool Instructor assists in implementing and supervising the Preschool Program in a team approach. 

Supervision 

The Preschool Instructor is directly responsible to the Preschool Supervisor 

Classification 

• Hourly, non-exempt 

• Part-time 2 (not to exceed 19 hours per week) 

Training – Can be obtained through the Champaign Park District 

• First Aid, AED, and CPR Certification 

• Heads Up Concussion training 

• Mandated reporter training 

• Harassment prevention training 

• Bloodborne pathogen training 

• Driver training and test 

• Facility training 

Essential Functions 

• Follow all Champaign Park District safety policies and perform all work in a manner that ensures the safety of the public, fellow employees, and themselves 

• Supervise and engage with children in both indoors and outdoors settings. 

• Prepare and organize daily activity materials. 

• Implement developmentally appropriate activities such as storytelling, art, music, and science. 

• Clean and organize the program area after activities 

• Inspect equipment and facilities for safety hazards and promptly report concerns. 

• Create a warm, caring environment where children and parents feel comfortable, safe, happy, and welcome. 

• Assists with overall program preparation and planning. 

• Attend required meetings and training sessions. 

• Effectively plan and organize preschool-appropriate activities to support early learning. 

• Comply with equal opportunity and harassment laws, policies, and procedures. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Commitment to the Champaign Park District 

Employees represent the Park District as a whole, fostering a positive and respectful environment for colleagues and patrons. Staff are expected to support one another by stepping in when necessary to help resolve conflicts, recognizing and reinforcing good work, and upholding the Park District’s values. Employees share a collective responsibility for the Park District’s success and are encouraged to demonstrate its values in all interactions. 

Qualifications 

• Must be at least 21 years of age 

• One of the following combinations of education and experience: 

• Sixty (60) semester hours of college coursework with at least eighteen (18) hours in early childhood education, child development, or a related field, or 

• Thirty (30) semester hours of college coursework and one (1) year of child care experience, or 

• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or 

• A high school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of child care experience.