Valpo Parks Seeking Part Time Preschool and Youth Enrichment Teacher

Valpo Parks seeks a part-time preschool/youth enrichment teacher to develop and conduct classes for children ages 3-5.

Job Description
As a member of the recreation staff, the part-time preschool/youth enrichment teacher conducts preschool programs at Discovery Cottage. This position is responsible for providing safe and developmentally appropriate preschool classes to youth ages 3 to 5 years old. Valpo Parks expect our teachers to possess and display the following qualities:

Positive attitude - Trustworthiness and reliability - High Energy - Patience & understanding - Encouragement to students - Ability to be accommodating - Pride in the Cottage’s reputation - Pride in the Cottage’s interior and exterior appearance

Job Duties:

• Ensure children are supervised at all times
  
• Provide various experiences and activities for children including songs, games, crafts, and story telling
  
• Build children’s esteem
  
• Work as a team with co-teacher in daily class room lessons
  
• Develop monthly lesson plans
  
• Implement positive discipline when required
  
• Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand
• Observe children and make note of progress
  
• Plan and prepare materials for class ahead of time
  
• Create new age appropriate classes

Work time is Monday through Friday and may be morning (8:30-11:30) or afternoon (12:00-3:00). *There is a possibility of working both a.m. and p.m. shifts.

Applicant must be First Aid and CPR/AED Certified, and must submit to a Criminal Background Check.

Range of Pay: $7.50 to $8.25 per hour