Lead Preschool Teacher

Job DetailsJob Location: Park Center - Glenview, IL 60026
JOB SUMMARY: This Early Childhood Program is a program for 2-5 year-olds. The Early Childhood Lead Teacher is responsible for day-to-day planning, organizing and conducting lessons and activities to promote students’ social, physical and intellectual growth. Performs administrative duties related to the area of responsibility, including weekly lesson plans and initiative to establish a well-rounded learning environment. Directly responsible for supervising children and providing a safe and educational environment for all students. We are looking for a team player who has a love for young children along with an energetic personality, enthusiasm and willingness to grow with the program. Must also express maturity in thought, work habits and responsibility that perform the following, but not limited to:

Plans, organizes, and conducts early childhood programs
Prepares daily lessons plans based on the established theme-based curriculum
Instructs children (3-6 years of age) in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for next preschool age group or for kindergarten readiness
Uses a variety of different educational techniques to teach children
Helps students build social competencies and self-esteem

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: Minimum age 19
Education: 2 years of college/Associate’s Degree (60 hours) with 6 hours in ECE OR 1 year of college (30 hours) with 6 hours ECE (birth-6 years) and 1 year (1560 Hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten or licensed day care center; Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience: Preference is given to applicants with preschool experience in a classroom setting
Certifications/Memberships: Professional certification(s) and/or active membership in a professional association desirable; Food Sanitation Certification and CPR, First Aid and Child Heimlich Maneuver certification must be obtained upon hire
Other: Must complete Mandated Reporter online training, medication exam with TB test and up to date vaccination for TDAP (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) and MMR (mumps, measles and rubella) and must complete 15 hours of in-service training annually
Must register with the Gateways Registry upon hire

SCHEDULING AND PAY: 

This position is part-time, year-round – must be able to work from 8:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Monday-Friday
Hours: Up to 37 hours per week
Pay: $20/hour starting, commensurate with qualifications and experience

BENEFITS WE OFFER

In exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefit package, including:

Medical Coverage, PPO or HMO
Prescription Coverage
Life Insurance
Pension/Defined Benefit Plan (IMRF)
Paid Time Off
Professional Membership Dues Reimbursement

Complimentary Health and Fitness Membership and facility discounts 
Short- and Long-Term Disability (IMRF)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
457 Plan / Defined Contribution Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Membership Dues Reimbursement

APPLY ONLINE

Visit us at www.GlenviewParks.org – Click on “Jobs” at the top of the page

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact Amanda Kirk 

Amanda.Kirk @glenviewparks.org 

If interested, please apply early, recruiting and interviewing will begin immediately.

Glenview Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Qualifications