Preschool Teacher Assistant
McHenry County College

Work Week

20 - 29 Hours | Hours may vary each semester dependent upon enrollment and ages of the children. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Hours will be Monday through Thursday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; and Fridays between 7:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Position Summary

Responsible for teaching/supervising in all preschool curricular areas and providing for the needs of the children while in the care of the MCC Children's Learning Center

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Attend and participate constructively at staff meetings
• Implement teaching methods consistent with the Center's curriculum model and the methods taught in the Early Childhood Education Program
• Assist in maintaining DCFS licensing standards and the national accreditation guidelines
• Report child abuse as mandated by law
• Resolve conflicts with children and with parents, when appropriate
• Decide upon and use behavioral techniques appropriate for educational needs of children
• Promote and supervise activities for children which encourage healthy emotional, social cognitive and physical development
• Be responsive to children
• Interact, when appropriate, in children's activities
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment
• Communicate with parents in a positive manner
• Set up and clean up in the classroom as necessary
• Serve as a professional role model for ECE students and the childcare community at large
• Must maintain and document 15 clock hours of professional activities each year to meet DCFS standards
• Use computers (in the office and classroom), laminator, copy machine, and audiovisual equipment
• Additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Required Qualifications

60 college credits with 6 of those credits in courses directly related to early childhood education or child development from birth to age 8. Experience in a licensed preschool, child care facility

OR

30 college credits with 6 of those credits in courses directly related to early childhood education or child development from birth to age 8, and one year (1560 clock hours) of experience in a licensed preschool child care center or kindergarten

***Per Illinois Department of Children & Family Services, all employees in the McHenry County College Children's Learning Center must be show proof of having received: (i) one dose of the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccine; and (ii) 2 doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine or shows proof of immunity to MMR.

Equal Employment Opportunity

McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to diversity and inclusion in its college community. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at AskHR@mchenry.edu.

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