Support Staff 1:1

Job Details: Job Location: Fitness & Recreation Center (F&RC)

• Barrington, IL, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $16.50 - $18.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Morning, Job Category: Preschool/ Early Childhood, 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)