Child Care Teacher, Part-Time

Mundelein Park District

  • Mundelein, IL
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
Established in 1954, Mundelein Park & Recreation District has 34 park sites offering over 735 acres of open space, playgrounds, ballfields, lakes and trails. We offer over 650 seasonal programs, including: dance, youth sports, tennis, karate, golf, gymnastics, adult and youth leagues, swim instruction, art, fitness and wellness, culinary, adult day trips, science classes, and day camps. In addition, we host over 20 annual events, many free to the public.Child Care Teacher Director Qualified- PartTime Job PostingPosition Type: Part-Time Hourly Non Exempt Start Date: ASAPHiring Wage Range: $18.43 - $23.04Full Wage Range: $18.43 - $27.65Benefits: District DiscountsApply online atSummaryUnder the direction of the Child Development Director, the Child Care Teacher Director Qualified is responsible for the planning, organization and facilitation of learning for children in the classroom. This position is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment where positive self-concepts are enhanced, independence is encouraged, and individuality is respected. Will serve as a manager on duty in the absence of the Child Development Director. The hours for this position will vary including opening and closing shifts as needed.Qualifications - Education, Experience and TrainingTwo years of credit (60 semester hours) from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 21 semester hours in Early Childhood Development; or two years (3120 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed daycare; and 30 semester hours of college credit from an accredited college or university with 10 semester hours in Early Childhood Development and proof of enrollment in an accredited college until 2 years credit and 21 semester hours in Early Childhood Development have been achieved. Must be 19 years of age. CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification required and if not certified, must become certified within 90 days of Employment.Duties and Responsibilities
  • Essential Functions
  • Assist in planning, organizing and conducting a stimulating, developmentally appropriate early childhood program, consistent with the philosophy and policies of the Center.
  • Function as a member of the teaching team by planning and working cooperatively with co-workers.
  • Assist in maintaining responsibility for daily implementation of the program by helping prepare weekly lesson plans and conducting activities.
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings, planning sessions, in-service trainings, and outside training needed to meet D.C.F.S. requirements with a minimum of 15 hours annual training.
  • Develop curriculum. Review lesson plans on a daily basis. Implement new curriculum and technology as directed.
  • Attend and participate in scheduled special events as assigned.
  • Assess the individual needs and developmental patterns of the children, work with other staff to implement curriculum appropriate to meeting such need.
  • Continuously seek ways to improve and deliver quality services to both external and internal customers.
  • Attend to questions, suggestions, and/or complaints received from parents and staff quickly and diplomatically.
  • Contribute to the organization, arrangement, safety and sanitation of the Child Development Center.
  • Conduct parent-teacher conferences twice per year as scheduled by the Child Development Director.
  • Assist in development of a portfolio for each child in your classroom, containing assessments, samples of work, photographs, progress notes, etc., to share with parents at conference time.
  • Establish and maintain good working relationships with the Director, co-workers, children, parents and the community.
  • Complete daily reports for each child.
  • Participate in professional committees, conferences, workshops and classes to improve job knowledge and management skills.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Mundelein Park District