Early Childhood Coordinator

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:

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field, with 2-4 years of

relevant teaching experience.

Teaching certification preferred.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Good internal and external customer service skills.

Good planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

WHEN YOU'LL WORK:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am-2:00pm with some evenings and weekends as needed

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

The anticipated hourly rate range for this position is $22-26/hour depending on experience.

This position falls under Pay Grade B with a pay range of $16.00-$38.50.

In exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefits package for PART-TIME CATEGORY 1  position, including:

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

* The Elmhurst Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process may contact the Division Manager - Human Resources & Risk at [email protected].*

For more information about the Elmhurst Park District, please visit epd.org!!

Additional Legal Statements

Elmhurst Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elmhurst Park District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Elmhurst Park District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.

The district is required by state statute (70 ILCS 1205/8-23) to obtain criminal conviction information concerning applicants, and shall perform a criminal background check for applicants for all positions, including the position for which you have applied. Applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of convictions. Conviction of offenses enumerated in subsection (c) of said statute shall automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration for working for the district. All other convictions shall not automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration, but rather, the conviction will be considered in relationship to the specific job.