School Year: September 2007 through May 2008
The park district preschool program helps children develop pre-kindergarten skills including letter and name recognition, listening, health habits, cooperative play, fine motor skills and socialization skills. The classes are structured around academic and holiday themes that will enhance learning and fun. The experiences are both educational and recreational, which aid in social, physical, intellectual and emotional growth.

Forms & Handouts Available

• Preschool Registration Form
• Preschool Parent Orientations
• Payment Slip

Program Guidelines and Registration Information:

• To register, obtain a preschool registration form online or stop in to any of our facilities to register. A preschool registration form must be submitted along with:
  1. 1) a copy of a birth certificate
  2. 2) your first payment.
• By registering your child in the 3-year-old program, you will be given priority registration for the same class time for the 4-year-old program.
• Children must be of the appropriate age required for each program.
• A current immunization form will be required for all students before the first day of attendance.
• All children must be able to take care of their own bathroom needs. Pull-ups, plastic pants and diapers are not acceptable.
• Tuition may be paid in full at time of registration for a discounted rate. If tuition is not paid in full, a monthly payment plan is available. Monthly payments are due September – March.
  

Payment Information
Monthly payments are due the first of each month for the Preschool Program. Full payment due at registration—current month, last month and registration fees. Payment amounts already include discounts for school holidays, breaks and non-attendance days. Registration fees will be waived and a 10% discount will be applied if tuition is paid in full at time of registration.

3 Year Old Program
Children must be 3 years old by September 1, 2007
The 3 year-old program is designed for your child's first learning experience and to prepare them to naturally transition to the 4 year-old program. Our program will stress social skills, colors, shapes, fine motor skills, name recognition, following directions, sharingand cooperative play. Children will explore their community through local field trips.

Code	Time	Days	Payment
11346	9:15am - 11:15am	Tu, Th	$73 per mo / $657 per year
11347	9:30am - 11:30am	Tu, Th	$73 per mo / $657 per year
11348	9:45am - 11:45am	Tu, Th	$73 per mo / $657 per year

4 Year Old Program
Children must be 4 years old by September 1, 2007
The 4-year old program is designed to help your child develop readiness skills for kindergarten. Our program will stress the development of independence and academic skills through learning centers, structured activities, math concepts, lower and upper case letters and letter sound recognition. Children will explore their community through local field trips.

Code	Time	Days	Payment
11351	9:15am - 11:15am	M, W, F	$110 per mo / $990 per year
11352	9:30am - 11:30am	M, W, F	$110 per mo / $990 per year
11353	9:45am - 11:45am	M, W, F	$110 per mo / $990 per year
11354	11:15am - 3:15pm	M, W, F	$110 per mo / $990 per year

Pathway To Kindergarten: 4 Year Old Program
Children must be 4 years old by June 1, 2007
This five-day program is especially designed for the more advanced, mature 4-year old who has had at least one year of preschool experience and turned four by June 1, 2007. Children will prepare for kindergarten curriculum and develop self-confidence as they focus on beginning writing skills, story comprehension, math concepts, scientific problem solving and story dictation. Children will explore their community through local field trips.

Code	Time	Days	Payment
11442	9:00am - 11:30am	M- F	$183 per mo / $1,647 per year

General Instructor Qualifications:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop and maintain program curriculum, including craft projects, color/letter/number sheets, story time, and music time.
• Plan and implement program lessons and activities while initiating and pursuing innovative new trends.
• Supervise Assistants/Substitute Teachers and equipment maintenance including set-up, take down and sanitation.
• Create and distribute monthly activity calendars and and newsletters.
• Organize and become familiar with any special health/behavior needs on information/emergency forms.
• Operate and plan curriculum within yearly supply budget.
• Maintain and promote excellent customer service relations and open communication with students, parents and other affiliates.
• Maintain inventory of all necessary supplies.
• Continue education on new issues, procedures and techniques.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all general and department safety rules. Enforce safety rules and improve public and employee knowledge by preventing, confronting and correcting unsafe behavior.
• Follow, administer and implement district policies, guidelines and crises management.
• Perform other related duties and/or special projects as assigned.
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Associate’s Degree or any equivalent of education and experience.

Experience: Minimum 2 years related experience

Skills: Strong leadership skills. The ability to interact with all levels of employees, students, and parents. Must have a strong ability to effectively communicate both orally and written. Must be highly motivated and enthusiastic, able to work independently, detail oriented and posess ability to process information effectively and accurately. Must interact well with child and display patience and creatvity in daily activities.

Equipment: Computer and other office such as fax, calculator, telephone, etc. and recreational/educational equipment.