at ASM Global in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Title: Play School Instructor – Part-Time / Non-Exempt
Reports To: Activities Coordinator
The play school instructor is responsible for the planning, organization, and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities within the Playschool program for babies / toddlers and their parents . You will be working hands-on, leading arts and crafts, story time, engage sing a long’s, and imaginative play, while fostering participants social and emotional development, in a safe play-based learning environment. The position is a part-time position which reports to the Activity Coordinators.Essential Job Functions Include:
+ Work in conjunction with fellow staff members to support and achieve the goals and objectives of ComEd Recreational Facility.
+ Lead classroom activities and practice active supervision of participants at all times.
+ Provide direct instruction to children using a variety of teaching methods, such as storytelling, games, and structured play.
+ Maintain class attendance.
+ Ensure classroom and equipment is maintained properly and supplies are stored in an orderly fashion in the storage closets.
+ Maintain a positive, safe and nurturing environment.
+ Ensures that safety standards are met, and department and facility policies are adhered to.
+ Maintain open and ongoing communication with parents or guardians regarding their child’s progress and behavior
+ Provide positive and professional communication with participants and parents.
+ Ensure the safety of all participants during classes and performances, and report any problems, unsafe conditions, behavior issues and accidents to the management.
+ Develop age-appropriate curriculum to stimulate and engage children, including activities that promote physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
+ Uphold ethical standards and professional conduct in interactions with children, parents, colleagues, and community members.
+ Other duties and tasks as assigned.
Work Hours
+ The work schedule is Saturdays and Sundays 8:30am-12:30pm
Qualifications
+ Possess knowledge of child development
+ Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with the general public, parents, and fellow staff members.
+ Experience working with students ages 1 – 5
+ Early childhood experience
+ Ability to maintain a positive and SAFE environment for all participants.
+ Must possess current Red Cross CPR certification.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit for long hours and work with various types of fitness equipment. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally must aide or assist participants. The employee must have the endurance to complete the instruction of the assigned fitness program. Only candidates that apply through our online system will be considered. Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact: 312-235-7148Recruiter: Maggie Szot
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