Preschool Assistant Instructor

• Assist the teacher with daily preparation and cleanup, including checking and maintaining supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Supervise and participate in all classroom activities.
• Review class activities with the teacher on a daily and weekly basis.
• Prepare projects and materials in advance, according to the “To Do List” or instructions from the teacher.
• Establish a positive and nurturing relationship will all children in the program.
• Inform the teacher of all accidents/ incidents and assist the teacher in completing all necessary forms.
• Participate in required number of hours of in-service or outside training opportunities as required by the Preschool Director.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Maintain current certification for First Aid and CPR.
• Performs the job safely and in compliance with Park District policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Demonstrate consistent attendance and on-time arrival.
• Attendance is required for the entirety of the school year, which runs September thru May.
• Supports and exhibits the established organizational values of respect, communication, integrity, innovation, recognition, continuous learning, fun, empowerment and people.
• Assist the public and fellow employees in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Attend all preschool staff meetings, open houses, and any other special events when scheduled if directed so by the Preschool Director.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with supervisor, co-workers, and general public.
• Possess the ability to, under stressful conditions, fulfill job responsibilities and work with residents and staff.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

• Ability to follow directions.
• Demonstrate initiative, dependability, good judgment, tact, leadership, and the capability to work in a positive manner with the students, their families, and other Park District staff.
• Able to operate a computer and use word processing skills
• Demonstrate consistent attendance and on-time arrival.

• Must be able to read, write and speak in English.
• CPR/AED certification or be able to earn within 60 days.

• Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, twist, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tool, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to walk on uneven grounds.
• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• Specific vision abilities are required and include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• May be exposed to natural and potentially extreme weather conditions while supervising employees or attending job related activities away from the office.
• Employee may be exposed to chemicals or other potentially dangerous materials utilized in the manufacturing of arts and crafts, or routine maintenance supplies.

Wheeling Park District