Provides one-on-one support for a preschool child within an inclusive program. Responsibilities include encouraging positive behavior, impulse control, socialization, self-expression, independence, peer relationships, and participation in recreational activities. The role maintains close supervision, creates a safe and supportive environment, follows directions from teachers and the Preschool Director, attends meetings, and assists with housekeeping duties related to program operations.
JOB TITLE: PRESCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF/ONE-ON-ONE
CLASSIFICATION: PART TIME, NON-EXEMPT
SUPERVISOR: PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR
HOURS: MORNING HOURS SCHEDULE VARIES BASED ON CLASS
EMPLOYMENT GRADE: 4
PAY RANGE: STARTING AT $16.50 - $18.00 per hour
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervisor of the PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR, the staff support / one-on-one is responsible for the supervised inclusion, of said child, into the Program, creating, organizing and displaying personal leadership in a wide variety of recreational activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Takes directions from the Preschool Director and classroom teachers
- Attends all staff and program meetings
- Arrives on time and is prepared for the day’s activities
- Reports absences in a timely manner
- Shows interest in the day’s activities and encourages the same for said child
- Is sensitive to the individual needs of said child
- Will encourage positive behavior through positive reinforcement strategies and assisting with impulse control, this will be accomplished by the staff member being in close proximity and attentive of said child at all times
- To increase skills of self-expression
- To encourage socialization and interaction through participation in structured and spontaneous group activities
- To provide a safe non-threatening environment in which skill development can be achieved.
- To encourage social independence and self-reliance
- To increase awareness of and encourage the development of new leisure activities.
- To provide opportunities to increase self-confidence and self-esteem
- To provide opportunities to develop peer relationships
- Helps with housekeeping duties related to program operation as assigned
Qualifications
EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma is preferred
- Thorough knowledge of the specific activity preferred
- Ability to teach in any given class situation
- Must possess current First Aid, CPR and AED Certification
- RED CROSS EPI PEN TRAINNG (WILL TRAIN)
- DCFS MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING (WILL TRAIN)
Barrington Park District Barrington, Illinois, USA Office
Barrington, IL, United States
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