DEFINITION: Under general supervision of the Youth and Teens Supervisor, the Preschool Instructor plans, organizes, and implements preschool programming for children ages 3-5 years old in the Kinder Cubs Preschool Program, our preparatory class for Transitional Kindergarten (TK.) Program hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30am – 1:00pm. Approximately 20-23 hours per week including curriculum preparation time. Substitute and floating positions in other youth programs also available daily from 8:30am - 5:30pm.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
The following duties are essential to the success of this position:
Knowledge and understanding of the appropriate curriculum to prepare preschoolers for Transitional Kindergarten (TK.)
Ability to develop, coordinate, plan, implement and supervise the day-to-day activities, themes, and special events for an ongoing preschool classroom.
- Create and maintain a safe, challenging, and creative classroom environment.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service and communicate effectively with co-workers, parents, and preschoolers.
- Supervise, direct, and motivate preschoolers as well as colleagues with a positive attitude.
- Maintain registration, attendance, and activity records; ensure the proper pick-up/drop-off of preschoolers.
- Encourage good behavior, appropriate manners, and active play by both staff and preschoolers.
Possess strong leadership skills in one or more of the following areas: arts, crafts, sports, playground games, drama, songs/music, nature, or science.
- Ability to lead groups of preschoolers in various activities.
Motivate and manage preschool staff.
- Must be a team player and have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Practice proper hygiene, with self and children, to deter the spread of disease (colds, flu, etc).
- Respond professionally to emergencies, provide care according to the level of training.
- Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
- The ability to speak English clearly and understandably.
- Perform related duties as required.
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training, and experience, which likely provides the required knowledge and abilities.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Candidates receiving a conditional job offer must pass a pre-placement fingerprint review. Candidate must provide a TB negative test result document. Candidates must possess a current CPR/AED and First Aid certificate and be comfortable calling 911 in an emergency.
Note: This position is a part-time, non-benefitted position.
