Early Childhood Coordinator

Elmhurst Park District•Elmhurst, IL

1d•$22 - $26

About The Position

WHO WE ARE: The Elmhurst Park District, established in 1920 and located 16 miles west of Chicago, provides parks, recreation facilities and programs to meet our mission of enriching lives while having fun. Join our team and be part of an organization that values being community focused, providing customer service excellence, working with integrity, and having fun. We are looking for someone will help us achieve our vision of becoming a national leader in providing parks and recreation experiences to our community. We have an exciting part-time/category 1 job opportunity as Early Childhood Coordinator! WHAT YOU'D DO: As Early Childhood Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing a well-organized, quality preschool and early childhood program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Lesson plan, coordinate, and implement well-organized, quality preschool and early childhood programs designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Work with the program supervisor to oversee the application of curriculum and developmental standards within preschool and early childhood program. Follow-up with families to ensure proper paperwork is obtained at the start of the school year. Observe and evaluate early childhood/preschool programs. Ensure class activities align with the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards and/or the Illinois Early Learning Guidelines for Children Birth to Age Three. Assist instructors as they evaluate children’s progress/performance using the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards, authentic assessments, and the Sunbeams & Rainbows Preschool Assessment Form. Assist instructors in identifying concerns in the social, emotional, physical, or cognitive development of the children and communicate concerns with Program Supervisor – Early Childhood & Preschool. Coordinates early childhood and preschool staff meetings on a monthly and as-needed basis. Create monthly Sunbeams & Rainbows preschool calendars and monthly newsletters. Coordinate parent volunteer opportunities within each preschool classroom. Instruct/substitute in Early childhood and preschool classes as needed. Complete a minimum of 15 hours of early childhood in-service training annually. Assist the Program Supervisor - Early Childhood & Preschool in evaluating instructor performance. Participate in the hiring process of new early childhood and preschool instructors. Request, store, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies. Purchase necessary supplies as directed by Program Supervisor – Early Childhood & Preschool. WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field, with 2-4 years of relevant teaching experience.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good internal and external customer service skills.
Good planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Teaching certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lesson plan, coordinate, and implement well-organized, quality preschool and early childhood programs designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Work with the program supervisor to oversee the application of curriculum and developmental standards within preschool and early childhood program.
Follow-up with families to ensure proper paperwork is obtained at the start of the school year.
Observe and evaluate early childhood/preschool programs.
Ensure class activities align with the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards and/or the Illinois Early Learning Guidelines for Children Birth to Age Three.
Assist instructors as they evaluate children’s progress/performance using the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards, authentic assessments, and the Sunbeams & Rainbows Preschool Assessment Form.
Assist instructors in identifying concerns in the social, emotional, physical, or cognitive development of the children and communicate concerns with Program Supervisor – Early Childhood & Preschool.
Coordinates early childhood and preschool staff meetings on a monthly and as-needed basis.
Create monthly Sunbeams & Rainbows preschool calendars and monthly newsletters.
Coordinate parent volunteer opportunities within each preschool classroom.
Instruct/substitute in Early childhood and preschool classes as needed.
Complete a minimum of 15 hours of early childhood in-service training annually.
Assist the Program Supervisor - Early Childhood & Preschool in evaluating instructor performance.
Participate in the hiring process of new early childhood and preschool instructors.
Request, store, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
Purchase necessary supplies as directed by Program Supervisor – Early Childhood & Preschool.

Benefits

Participation in IMRF (retirement, disability, death benefits)
Vacation days and sick leave
Free/discounted District programs, merchandise and concessions.
Free pool passes
Free family Courts Plus membership
Free miniature golf, spray ground and batting cages at The Hub (employee only)
20% off food purchases at The Hub concession stand
20% rentals (excludes Wilder Mansion and pool rentals); 50% weekday rentals at The Hub
Holiday Pay
Bereavement Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Two deferred compensation programs (VOYA & Nationwide)
Flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care (BASIC)
Credit Union (Central Credit Union of Illinois)
Values Recognition Program
Employee social activities