Hybrid Rainbow Playschool Aide en Wood Dale Park District

Description

Overview:

The Classroom Aide is responsible for assisting in the organization and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities within the Rainbow Playschool Program. The position will be the Classroom Aide for the Four-Year-Old class will work in collaboration with the Lead Teacher. The position is a part-time, seasonal position which reports to the Recreation Supervisor. 

Days & Hours:

Monday, Wednesday & Friday

8:45am - 11:45am

Approximately 9-11 hours per week

The anticipated start date is August 21,2025.

Work location - Recreation Complex, 111 E Foster Ave, Wood Dale IL 60191

Benefits-

Part Time -NON- IMRF

• Part Time PTO – After one year of employment.  Based on years of service and hours worked
• Recreational Benefits
  • Fitness Studio / Open Gym membership -Employee Only
  • Pool Pass for Employee Only
  • Dog park pass – Employee only
  • Discounts on recreation programs & Facility rentals – Employee Only
  • Discounts on golf greens fees & cart rentals - Employee & immediate family
  • Discounts on Pro Shop Purchases – Employee Only
  • One hour bay time – Employee only (1 per day)
  • Discounts on food purchases at Salt Creek Golf Club and 390 Golf Experience – Employee Only
  • Immediate family is defined as spouse & dependent children – no extended family included

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work in conjunction with fellow staff members to support and achieve the goals and objectives of the Rainbow Playschool.
• Assist with classroom activities.
• Practice active supervision of participants at all times.
• Adhere to scheduled hours.
• Maintain accurate attendance records.
• Prepare materials for the classroom and put away materials and equipment after class.
• Ensure classroom and equipment is maintained properly and supplies are stored in an orderly fashion in the storage closets.
• Maintain orderly records and file appropriate paperwork such as attendance records, behavior/incident reports, accident reports, and receipts.
• Communicate any accidents, safety concerns, maintenance issues, parent complaints, etc. to the Recreation Supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with participants and parents.
• Follow district and departmental safety, personnel, and administrative policies, procedures, and ordinances.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a safe and welcoming environment for all participants.
• Distribute flyers or other information to participants when required.
• Demonstrate and support the Wood Dale Park District’s customer service standards.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned, including substituting as needed.
• Attend monthly meetings as scheduled.
• Must be comfortable assisting children with their bathroom needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with children is required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must be certified or willing to attain certification in CPR/First Aid.

Special Considerations

• Work is subject to inside/outside environmental conditions.
• Requires regular lifting of objects up to 40 pounds.
• Perform tasks that require walking, bending, stooping, kneeling and reaching.
• Perform tasks that require walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling and reaching

Qualifications