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Preschool Assistant

Oswegoland Park District • Oswego, IL 60543 • Posted 13 days ago via ZipRecruiter

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In-person • Full-time • $15.00/hr • Entry Level

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The Preschool Assistant at Oswegoland Park District is responsible for interacting with children, staff, parents, and park district personnel, assisting with the implementation of activities as outlined in the curriculum, managing classroom behavior, and performing other duties as assigned. This role requires a high school diploma, experience working with preschool age children, and certification in CPR/AED and First Aid.

Responsibilities

  • Interact with children, staff, parents and park district personnel
  • Assist with the implementation of activities as outlined in the curriculum
  • Manage classroom behavior and program practices according to As We Grow Preschool guidelines
  • Take direction from the preschool teacher
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

  • High school graduate with a valid diploma
  • One year experience working with preschool age children
  • Special knowledge of children’s physical, emotional and social developmental patterns
  • Ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
  • Statement acknowledging mandated reporter of child abuse status
  • Complete a minimum of 15 hours continuing education credits per preschool year
  • Understand and exhibit behavior consistent with stated values of the park district
  • Acquire CPR/AED and First Aid certification and keep current

Full Job Description

Job Description

Job Description
Salary: $15.00/hour

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- I
nteract with children, staff, parents and park district personnel
- Assist with the implementation of activities as outlined in the curriculum
- Manage classroom behavior and program practices according to As We Grow Preschool guidelines
- Take direction from the preschool teacher
- Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:
- High school graduate with a valid diploma
- One year experience working with preschool age children, with a special knowledge of children’s physical, emotional and social developmental patterns
- Acquire CPR/AED and First Aid certification and keep current
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
- Statement acknowledging mandated reporter of child abuse status
- Complete a minimum of 15 hours continuing education credits per preschool year
- Understand and exhibit behavior consistent with stated values of the park district


Pay Rate:

$15.00/hour