Preschool Teacher Aide

Department: Recreation Part-time: Hourly Non-exempt

Do you enjoy working with young children and helping them learn, grow, and thrive in a positive environment?

Join the Dundee Township Park District as a Preschool Teacher Aide and play an important role in supporting our preschool program. Youll help create a nurturing, engaging, and organized classroom environment for children ages 35, working closely with the Preschool Teacher to encourage creativity, social skills, and early learning.

Why Join Us?

As a Preschool Teacher Aide, youll be part of a caring, passionate team dedicated to giving every child a positive first school experience. Youll help set the stage for learning through hands-on activities, play-based education, and consistent routines in a safe and welcoming space.

What Youll Do:

• Assist the teacher in setting up and preparing the classroom each day.
• Prepare learning activities and materials before class begins.
• Welcome and help children settle in upon arrival.
• Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities.
• Support snack and lunch times, including cleanup.
• Model and encourage positive behavior, cooperation, and tidiness.
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs.
• Help maintain a clean and organized classroom by putting away supplies and materials.
• Participate in special events such as open houses, graduations, and field trips.
• Follow all safety and loss prevention policies.
• Serve as a positive representative of the Dundee Township Park District.

What You Bring:

• Experience working with children ages 35.
• A genuine passion for early childhood education.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively in a busy environment.
• Good physical condition and mobility to keep up with active children.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Schedule:

• Part-time, approximately 9 months (Mid-August to Mid-May).
• MondayFriday, between 7:45 am and 2:30 pm (hours vary by class assignment, ranging from 2 to 5 hours per day).
• May be invited to work summer preschool if available.

In Exchange for Your Time and Talent, While Employed, We Offer:

Choose one of the following:

• Individual 100-day Fitness Center Pass
• Family Season Pass to Dolphin Cove Aquatic Center
• Family Season Pass to Randall Oaks Zoo and Park

Plus:

• Free or discounted Park District programs, merchandise, and concessions
• Credit Union (KCT) membership access

Join Our Team!

If you love working with young children, enjoy helping them learn through play, and want to be part of a supportive, community-focused program, apply today to become a Preschool Teacher Aide with Dundee Township Park District!