Part-Time Teacher Aide, Child Development Center

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION(S) FILLED.

Teacher Aides assist classroom teachers in the instructional process by reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students/children ages 6 weeks - 5 years in a child development program. Teacher Aides assist in the preparation of instructional materials and provide routine support.

Applicants must submit:

• An online employment application
• Cover letter
• Resume or CV

Essential Job Functions:

• Contribute to each child's physical, intellectual, personal, emotional, and social development.
• Factors contributing to the attainment of this standard include: o Emotional maturity when working with children;o Cooperation with the purposes and services of the program;
  o Respect for children and adults;
  o Flexibility, understanding and patience;
  o Physical and mental health that do not interfere with child care responsibilities;
  o Good personal hygiene;
  o Frequent interaction with children;
  o Listening skills, availability and responsiveness to children;
  o Sensitivity to children's socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds, and individual needs and capabilities;
  o Use of positive discipline and guidance techniques;o Ability to provide an environment in which children can feel comfortable, relaxed, happy and involved in play, recreation and other activities.
• Assist teachers with mealtimes, including serving food and cleaning tables.
• Assist teachers with diapering with diapering and/or potty-training.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED).
• Must pass a background check as specified by DCFS section 407.110 and Parkland College.
• Proof of physical examination completed no more than 6 months prior to employment that provides evidence that they are free of communicable disease, including active tuberculosis, and physical or mental conditions that could affect their ability to perform assigned duties. This examination shall include a test for tuberculosis.

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://www.parkland.edu/careers will not be considered.

Please monitor your email, including spam or junk mail folders, for future correspondence from Parkland College Human Resources.
For further information application process, please contact at 217-351-2220.

Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.

Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing hr@parkland.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer