Assistant Teacher Job at Hampshire Township Park District in Hampshire

Job Title: ASSISTANT TEACHER EARLY CHILDHOOD

Department: Youth Education

Reports to: Day Care Director

FLSA: Part-time, Non-exempt, No Benefits

The Hampshire Township Park District has a DCFS licensed Daycare facility at the Little People Playtime building that houses the established Preschool and Day Care program located at 441 E. Jefferson in Hampshire, IL. The Assistant Teacher position is part time (19 hours or less per week) depending on the applicants availability with duties both indoors and outdoors. The Assistant Teacher is an Aide to the Lead Teacher who is responsible for a group of children that may include infants, toddlers, preschool or Kindergarten age children. Where applicable the Aide 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. The Assistant must be available to attend Staff meetings, trainings, evaluations, and orientations, fulfill the annual 15 clock hours of continuing education, and participate in Parent conferences and/or prepare written parent reports.

Preferred availability of Monday-Friday 2:30pm-5:30pm.

Hampshire Township Park District is an equal opportunity employer.