2023 Fillable Employment Application Form.pdf
The Community Park
District of La Grange Park provides a wide range of exciting recreational
opportunities and maintains 6 park sites (total 23.1 acres) for the benefit of
our community. The Community Park District was created in 1944 and grew out of
the volunteer-based Citizen Committee for Recreation and public enthusiasm for
recreation programs and services and a healthy spirit of volunteerism remains a
prominent characteristic of the park district today.
Our small and dedicated team strives to create opportunities for our community to build stronger bonds and live healthy, active, and fun lives! To achieve this, our staff and board value professional development, work/life synergy, the pursuit of excellence, fairness, and fun. The Community Park District offers an extremely generous benefits package that includes medical, life, and supplemental insurances, IMRF Pension Plan, tuition reimbursement, program privileges, and more!
Completed applications and resumes may be emailed to: bkuchynka@communityparkdistrict.org or sent to the Community Park District Recreation Center, 1501 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park.
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Job Title: Child Care Attendant
Classification: Part-time, Non-Exempt, Class II
Department: Recreation – Fitness
Salary: $16/hr
SUMMARY
The Childcare Attendant attends children 6 weeks to 8 years old in the drop-in childcare at Community Park Fitness
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have prior experience working with children and demonstrate a passion for and commitment to the mission and vision of Community Park Fitness. The ability to build strong rapport with children, parents, and families is essential for this role. Additionally, candidates must obtain CPR and AED certification within six months of being hired; this training will be provided by the district.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
The position reports to the Fitness Manager
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Implementation of the daily program, which will include activities that are developmentally appropriate, performed in collaboration with peers to compliment supervision of children
Supervise and lead the activity areas
Assist in planning and preparing the activities
Organize and set up needed materials and supplies
Sanitize toys and play equipment
Maintain a safe play environment
Ensure the proper ratios are maintained
Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
Be aware of and abide by Park District policies and procedures
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS
Assists with and/or attends park district special events.
Follow the park district risk management processes and procedures
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS AND PROTECTIVE GEAR/CLOTHING
General work area is indoors, in a smoke-free environment with controlled temperature and fluorescent lighting
Exposure to noise distractions from employees, patrons, or equipment operation in adjacent work areas.
Perform tasks that require walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing, and reaching and sitting.
Performs lifting tasks up to 25 pounds
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Ability to maintain a positive and effective working relationships with fellow workers, patrons and general public
Ability to communicate effectively
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to perform the job safely
HOURS
up to 19 hours a week
Job Title: Preschool Teacher Aide
Classification: Part Time Seasonal, Non-exempt
Department: Recreation
Salary: $16.00-17 per hour. DOE
SUMMARY
The Preschool Teacher Aide is responsible for assisting in the planning, preparing implementing, and directing the provision of developmentally appropriate play-based curriculum and learning activities for students ages 2-5 that effectively develops students’ academic and social-emotional skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
B.S., B.A. or A.A. degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education or related field preferred. PEL or paraprofessional license preferred. Five years of early childhood education classroom experience is required. Must have an understanding of child development and have at least 6 hours of early childhood development course work. CPR/AED certification is required.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
The Preschool Teacher Aide is under the direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITEIS
Help plan, organize, and assist with Lead Teacher and Preschool Coordinator all aspects of assigned curriculum to class and perform other duties as required or may be helpful to class in preparation for daily activities.
Assist in maintaining and organizing files and records
Communicate daily with preschool parents.
Support, promote and make recommendations regarding all safety, health and loss control policies as adopted by the park district.
Work effectively with a team.
Maintain inventory of all program and activity supplies.
Keep accurate attendance records.
Maintain room and equipment maintenance, including set up, take down, and sanitation.
Administer any prescribed medication in accordance with the Park District Safety Policy.
Assist with Ready Teddy Set up and tear down
Assist with ABC when necessary
Fill in for lead teacher when necessary
Attend Ready Teddy special events as needed.
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.
Appropriate dress is required as indicated in the Dress Code Policy.
Attend Park District meetings as necessary.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS
Ability to work effectively in a climate of political assertiveness and interaction, requiring timely administrative responsiveness and flexibility.
Must be able to function effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to deal with people under stressful and demanding situations.
Must be able to function under stressful situations when first aid or CPR are required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROTECTIVE GEAR/CLOTHING
General work area is indoors, in smoke-free environment, with controlled temperatures and fluorescent lighting.
Perform tasks that require walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing, and reaching and sitting.
Performs lifting tasks up to 25 pounds.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Effective leadership skills are required.
Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with fellow workers, patrons, and the general public.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to multi-task.
Capacity to utilize effective time management skills to complete assigned work.
Capacity to solve problems and make project-related decisions.
Ability to perform the job safely
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
Ability to utilize computers with proficiencies in word processing and spreadsheet applications.
HOURS
The Preschool Teacher Aide is a non-exempt Seasonal position that works a maximum of 35 hours per week from September-May with some nights and weekends. Regular hours fall Monday-Friday between 8:15am-3:45pm
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Completed applications and resumes may be emailed to: bkuchynka@communityparkdistrict.org or sent to the Community Park District Recreation Center, 1501 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park.
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