Spanish Enrichment Assistant Instructor - Preschool

Spanish Enrichment Assistant Instructor - Preschool

Salary

$17.75 Hourly

Location

The Centre - 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

20260701-01

Department

Parks and Recreation

Division

Centre of Elgin

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Closing Date

7/15/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Spanish Enrichment Assistant Instructor for the City of Elgin is responsible for assisting head preschool instructor including in organizing, planning, and implementing a variety of activities for preschool aged children. You will be responsible for helping students participate in arts and crafts, music, movement, letters, numbers, free play and basic pre-academic skills. This position reports directly to the Early Childhood Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work in accordance with established City of Elgin Parks and Recreation Department policies, emergency procedures, and safety guidelines, and represent the City of Elgin in a positive, professional manner.
• Work cooperatively with Head Instructor in supervising preschool children and implementing lesson plans and activities.
• Assists the Head Instructor in helping with crafts, circle time, and room clean up, supervising play indoors and outdoors, and keeping the classroom calendar.
• Ensure that the classroom is maintained in a clean and orderly manner
• Follow all safety procedures provided by the City of Elgin and provide a safe environment for the children. Report accidents, injuries or safety hazards to Head Instructor
• Respect and maintain confidentiality of all information received in connection with this position.
• Maintain a good public image and serve as a role model to children.
• Arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of class to prepare.
• Assist in record keeping and keep attendance information current.
• Communicate effectively with parents, team members, and City of Elgin staff.
• Ability to react quickly in emergency situations and use good judgment under stress.
• Ability to follow verbal directions from the Head Instructor and Early Childhood Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Proficiency in Spanish required.
• Certified in AED adult/child and infant CPR or obtained certification within 3 months of hire.
• Have a minimum of 1 year of classroom experience working with children assisting an instructor in an Early Childhood program or related field.
• Possess good communication skills and the ability to use good judgment under stress.
• Maintain patience, flexibility, and the ability to cope with demands of working with young children.
• Must be able to assist with helping children achieve program goals.
• Reliable person with good work ethics.
• A pleasant and enthusiastic demeanor a must.
• Dependable and reliable with a good work ethic.

Hours:

Approximately 15-20 hours per week during the school year (September-May), with additional availability preferred for summer camp programming and some evenings/weekends required for preschool family events. Schedule may vary based on classroom assignment.

City of Elgin provides all part-time employees with the following benefits:

• Membership discount at the Centre of Elgin
• Employee Assistance Program available to the employee and all members of their household for free
• In-house Training Opportunities
• Flu Shot (during our fall event only)

In addition, to the above, for those part time employees working in the Parks and Recreation Department, you have the following additional benefits:

• 25% off Parks and Recreation Classes & Rentals (some restrictions may apply)
• 25% off Parks and Recreation Classes for Immediate Family Members (some restrictions may apply)
• Free Employee Fitness Silver Membership
• The opportunity to be apart of the "Heart of the Community"

01

Are you fluent in speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish?

• Yes
• No

02

Please describe any experience you have working with children ages 2-5.

Required Question

Employer City of Elgin

Address City of Elgin

150 Dexter Court

Elgin, Illinois, 60120

Phone 847-931-6076

Website http://www.cityofelgin.org/jobs