Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Park District of Franklin Park

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Department/Position Type: Recreation, Early Childhood Program Staff

Classification: Part-Time

Job Start Date: August 2026

Job Statement

The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher is responsible for planning and assisting lead instructor with daily activities designed for 2-3 year old children and 3-4 year old children. The ideal candidate will be able to include educational, creative art, play and movement experiences with limited supervision.

Essential Responsibilities

• Work with the Lead Instructor in determining weekly themes that promote child-led play experiences and foster child development.
• Work with the Lead Instructor in planning, preparing, and implementing age-appropriate games, activities, and art sessions.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages learning through play and exploration.
• Supervise children at all times to ensure their safety and well-being during indoor and outdoor activities, snack time, and field trips.
• Assist in maintaining an organized and sanitary classroom.
• Assist in tracking inventory of supplies and submitting requests as needed.
• Develop and maintain harmonious relationships and open communication among participants, parents, staff, and school administrative staff.
• Enforce security procedures regarding attendance and pick-up policies.
• Assist in planning and coordinating special event days, local field trips, and guest speakers during the school year.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong Communication Skills.
• Candidate must be at least 18 years old and have at least one year in a classroom setting.
• High School Graduate with coursework in Early Childhood or Elementary Education, related field or prior experience.
• Experience working with children 2-5 years old.
• Special knowledge of children's physical, emotional and developmental patterns.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
• Understand and exhibit behavior consistent with stated values of the park district.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, AED Certification (provided by the park district).
  
  

Salary

• $16.00 per hour depending on qualifications
• Hourly salary can be applied to periodic meetings with parents and supervisors including the preseason, mid-season, and post-season meetings to review proposed curriculum, progress and evaluation.
  
  

Program Schedule/Time Frame

• Hours: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.