Extra-Help School-Age/Preschool Teacher

Governors State University is seeking to hire an Extra-Help School-Age Teacher who works alongside the classroom teacher. Assisting with the children, maintaining ratios, and providing a fun and safe environment. Engages in daily activities and provides support throughout the day. Assist the teacher with curriculum and daily activities. Provide support to the teacher and students. Follow and maintain routines and the daily schedule, including mealtimes, safe play, outdoor activities, maintaining ratios, and attending scheduled field trips. Follow DCFS standards and all health and safety requirements, including cleaning duties, laundry and keeping the classroom neat and organized. High School Diploma plus 3120 clock hours of experience in a recreational program, kindergarten or licensed day care center serving school-age children or a licensed exempt school-age child care program operated by a public or private school. At least 19 years of age and at least five years older than the oldest child with whom they work. Sixty semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with six semester or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to childcare and/or child development, from birth to age six. This is a temporary summer position. This position will work 37.5 hours per week. A lift exam is required, as this position requires lifting 26 pounds or more.