Assistant Teacher - Full Time

Job Title:           ASSISTANT TEACHER 

Department:      Youth Education

Reports to:         Day Care Director

FLSA:                 Full-time, Non-exempt, IMRF eligible

Pay:                    $15-$16 per hour DOQ

The Assistant Teacher is a full-time position with duties both indoors and outdoors. The Assistant Teacher is responsible for a group of children that may include infants, toddlers, preschool or Kindergarten age children. The Assistant Teacher must be available to attend staff meeting, trainings, evaluations, and orientations, fulfill the annual 15 clock hours of continuing education, and participate in parent conferences and/or prepare written parent reports. The Assistant Teacher will plan and execute a program for families at least once a year and/or participate in the annual open house.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The Assistant Teacher will work with a Lead Teacher and together as a team plan age-appropriate activities: music/ movement activities; art/ craft projects; language; math; and science experiences.


• When incorporating the curriculum, it is essential that planning implements a variety of supervised activities for the children in a relaxed but organized atmosphere. 


• The Assistant Teacher will utilize all available resources of Little People Playtime and its staff to ensure a smooth and effective delivery of services and will carry out the established policies of Little People Playtime.


• The Assistant Teacher respects and maintains confidentiality of all information received in connection with this position.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalency (GED).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hampshire Township Park District is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Employment with Hampshire Township Park District is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, age, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, marital status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or related medical conditions or any other legally protected status.

THOSE APPLICANTS REQUIRING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO THE APPLICATION/INTERVIEW PROCESS SHOULD NOTIFY HUMAN RESOURCES at (847) 683-2690.