AAUW Preschool, a non-profit, parent cooperative preschool in Waukegan, Illinois, is looking for
One part-time teacher’s aide for one of its afternoon classes,
Monday – Friday afternoons, 12:15 – 3:15 p.m.
At AAUW Preschool, we believe firmly that preschool provides the foundation for building the social and
academic skills that help children succeed in kindergarten and beyond. We are dedicated to nurturing the
whole child, and that is at the heart of each of our teachers and staff. We offer a developmentally
appropriate, nature-based curriculum with time daily in our spacious outdoor LearnScape.
AAUW Preschool is seeking a teacher’s aide who will embody our philosophy. In collaboration with the Lead and Assistant Teacher, the Aide provides support in snack preparation, cleaning and sanitation protocols, and support classroom management and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children.
- Prepare menu and daily snack, ensuring all allergies are considered. Follow proper Food Safety Procedures.
- Follow all health and safety protocols of the Lake County Health Department (LCHD), and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
- Follow all procedures, guidelines and regulations of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
- Nurture and interact with children and assist with classroom activities.
- Aide must possess a high school diploma.
- Candidates with prior childcare or food safety training strongly encouraged to apply.
- Candidate must be willing to obtain and keep all CPR and First Aid and Food Handler Certifications current and obtain 20 hours of professional development annually. Fees paid by employer; staff paid trainings.
- Ability to speak and write in Spanish is a plus but not required.
Candidate must be able to pass a DCFS background check and abide by all DCFS regulations (as directed by facility director).
- Paid Time Off
- Staff Discount
- Program follows a school calendar
- Paid Training & Professional Development (20 Hours Annually)
- Supportive work environment with stellar community reputation
Please email resumé to:
aadkins@aauwpreschool.org
