Preschool Aide - Floater

Job Description

Job Description

Join us for the 2026-2027 school year! In this role, you'll work alongside our Preschool Teachers and assistants to help create a fun, safe, and engaging learning environment for children in our 2-, 3-, and 4-year-old preschool classes.

Hours

The Preschool Aid - Floater is a part-time position working the assigned preschool class hours, plus 1/2 hour before and after the class. Additional time will be allocated as needed for room preparation, planning, and meetings. The scheduled days of work will correspond with the Butler School District 53 schedule. Assist the Preschool Teachers and Assistants with planning and implementing program lessons and activities, maintaining classroom equipment and sanitation, communicating with parents as needed, and performing other assigned duties as needed.

Education, Experience, and Training

• High School Diploma
  
• CPR and AED certification or willing to obtain
• Basic knowledge of computers
• Valid Illinois State Driver's License (Class D)

Essential Job Duties

• Communicate with the Preschool Teacher regularly on preschool and Park District matters.
• Communicate daily with preschool parents.
• Assist the Preschool Teacher with planning and implementing daily curriculum.
• Assist the Preschool Teacher with implementing program lessons and activities.
• Maintain room and equipment maintenance, including set up, take down, and sanitation.
• Administer any prescribed medication in accordance with the Park District Safety Policy.
• Appropriate dress is required as indicated in the Dress Code Policy.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Recreation, Director of Recreation and Recreation, and Executive Director.
• Focus on welcoming diversity, encouraging inclusion and creating equity for all.
• Support the District’s safety initiative including adhering to policies and procedures, performing your job in a safe manner, attending required training, seeking additional training as needed, promptly reporting accidents/incidents, and proactively addressing hazards in the workplace.
  

Benefits

All Oak Brook Park District employees benefit from a work-life atmosphere, a complimentary Central Park Campus Membership, and continuing education opportunities.

THE OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Employment with the Park District is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, age, color, sex, religion, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify our ADA coordinator, at (630) 645-9527.

Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply.