Dundee Township Park District
Preschool Teacher Aide
Dundee Township Park District, Carpentersville, Illinois, United States, 60110
Job Description
Job Description Salary: $15.00 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. Youll help create a nurturing, engaging, and organized classroom environment for children ages 35, working closely with the Preschool Teacher to encourage creativity, social skills, and early learning.
Why Join Us? As a Preschool Teacher Aide, youll be part of a caring, passionate team dedicated to giving every child a positive first school experience. Youll help set the stage for learning through hands-on activities, play-based education, and consistent routines in a safe and welcoming space.
What Youll 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 35. 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). MondayFriday, between 7:45 am and 2:30 pm (hours vary by class assignment, ranging from 2 to 5 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!
Job Description Salary: $15.00 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. Youll help create a nurturing, engaging, and organized classroom environment for children ages 35, working closely with the Preschool Teacher to encourage creativity, social skills, and early learning.
Why Join Us? As a Preschool Teacher Aide, youll be part of a caring, passionate team dedicated to giving every child a positive first school experience. Youll help set the stage for learning through hands-on activities, play-based education, and consistent routines in a safe and welcoming space.
What Youll 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 35. 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). MondayFriday, between 7:45 am and 2:30 pm (hours vary by class assignment, ranging from 2 to 5 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!