Preschool Teacher Aide

Preschool Teacher Aide

Department: Recreation                                                        Part-time: Hourly – Non-exempt

Do you enjoy working with young children and helping them learn, grow, and thrive in a positive environment?

Join the Dundee Township Park District as a Preschool Teacher Aide and play an important role in supporting our preschool program. You’ll help create a nurturing, engaging, and organized classroom environment for children ages 3–5, working closely with the Preschool Teacher to encourage creativity, social skills, and early learning.

Why Join Us?

As a Preschool Teacher Aide, you’ll be part of a caring, passionate team dedicated to giving every child a positive first school experience. You’ll help set the stage for learning through hands-on activities, play-based education, and consistent routines in a safe and welcoming space.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist the teacher in setting up and preparing the classroom each day.


• Prepare learning activities and materials before class begins.


• Welcome and help children settle in upon arrival.


• Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities.


• Support snack and lunch times, including cleanup.


• Model and encourage positive behavior, cooperation, and tidiness.


• Adapt activities to meet individual needs.


• Help maintain a clean and organized classroom by putting away supplies and materials.


• Participate in special events such as open houses, graduations, and field trips.


• Follow all safety and loss prevention policies.


• Serve as a positive representative of the Dundee Township Park District.

What You Bring:

• Experience working with children ages 3–5.


• A genuine passion for early childhood education.


• Ability to work calmly and effectively in a busy environment.


• Good physical condition and mobility to keep up with active children.


• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.


• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Schedule:

• Part-time, approximately 9 months (Mid-August to Mid-May).


• Monday–Friday, between 7:45 am and 2:30 pm (hours vary by class assignment, ranging from 2¾ to 5½ hours per day).


• May be invited to work summer preschool if available.

In Exchange for Your Time and Talent, While Employed, We Offer:

Choose one of the following:

• Individual 100-day Fitness Center Pass


• Family Season Pass to Dolphin Cove Aquatic Center


• Family Season Pass to Randall Oaks Zoo and Park

Plus:

• Free or discounted Park District programs, merchandise, and concessions


• Credit Union (KCT) membership access

Join Our Team!

If you love working with young children, enjoy helping them learn through play, and want to be part of a supportive, community-focused program, apply today to become a Preschool Teacher Aide with Dundee Township Park District!