Early Childhood Instructor

The Arlington Heights Park District believes in fostering a love of learning through creativity, play, and discovery. We are a nurturing and inclusive environment where young minds can grow, and we're looking for passionate Early Childhood Instructors to join our team! This position is a part-time position Monday through Friday up to fifteen (15) hours per week. If you are looking for a supportive, collaborative work culture that values innovation and growth apply today!

Part-Time Wages

Early Childhood Instructor Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
• Submits an outline of lesson plans, parent communication, room set-up needs, and supply lists for each 
class every session. 
• Arrives to class location with ample time to prepare for and start the program on time as well as remain
until all participants have departed. 
• Facilitates the intellectual, social, emotional and physical growth of the participants and treats them in a 
manner that encourages individuality and strengthens self-esteem.
• Creating class outlines based on a recreational foundation. Conducting the class and yourself with this in 
mind. 
• Notifies the Recreation Supervisor – Preschool and Early Childhood of serious incidents, accidents, or 
inappropriate conduct and completes Incident/Accident Forms and Conduct Reports, as needed
• Communicates with the Recreation Supervisor – Preschool and Early Childhood about problems, concerns 
or suggestions.
• Prepares the classroom and clean-ups after the programs activities
• Works directly with the participants and responds to their individual and group needs
• Models and facilitates the appropriate behavior of the participants
• Attends scheduled staff meetings and trainings
• Attends work on a regular basis. Classes should be cancelled in emergency cases only. If you must 
cancel a class, notify the Recreation Supervisor – Preschool and Early Childhood as far in advance as 
possible. Work with the Recreation Supervisor – Preschool and Early Childhood to determine who will 
notify participants and the facility of the cancellation. Cancelled classes must be rescheduled and made 
up. 
• Additional functions as assigned which may be considered essential

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS 

Minimum of an associate’s degree in Education, Recreation or Related Field
Minimum three years of experience in a childcare setting or supervising children’s activities or programs
Or, any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
Must pass Illinois Criminal Background check (ISP fingerprint) and DCFS CANTS Background screening
CPR (Child and Adult)/AED Certification

BENEFITS WE OFFER

• PTAC Membership to ARC
• Discounts on some programming
• KinderCare Discount

AHPD OVERVIEW

The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is a public park and recreation agency located in Arlington Heights, Illinois—one of the largest communities in Chicago's prestigious northwest suburban corridor. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and season. However you choose to recreate, we have something for you. We aim to serve everyone equally and fairly across our 29 facilities—including five community centers with outdoor pools, Arlington Ridge Center, two tennis clubs, two public golf clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, and Senior Center—and 58 parks across 716 acres of land. In our 95-year history, we have earned multiple distinctions recognizing our high-quality standards of excellence, including three National Gold Medal Awards, maintaining a Moody’s AAA bond rating for nine years, and receiving multiple awards for fiscal responsibility. 

The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.