Preschool Teacher's Assistant - Fridays Only  Pay: $17.33 per hour  Part-time, Friday only, Not benefit eligible We're looking for friendly and enthusiastic individuals to join our preschool program!  If you're passionate about creating a nurturing environment and making a difference in the lives our littlest learners, this position is perfect for you. You'll collaborate with a supportive team to develop engaging lesson plans, foster social skills, and encourage creativity through play, art, and outdoor activities. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a fun and rewarding preschool program that focuses on child-led learning and growth for children ages 3 through 5! PRESCHOOL TEACHER'S ASSISTANT $17.33 per hour Friday only position from 8:30am to 12:30pm In This Position You Will: * Assist in carrying out the day-to-day curriculum for classes up to 20 children * Assist in creating a wholesome, caring atmosphere in which the activity occurs * Assist with set-up, cleaning, take-down, and use of facility, equipment, and materials * Assist with the supervision of participants * Provide his/her own transportation to program site(s) * Communicate with parents and the public in a professional and courteous manner * Respond to work direction from teachers and program supervisor * Relay information to Teacher and Recreation Supervisor regarding parent communications, supply inventory, and behavior issues * Respond to staff schedule changes and work with a range of Teachers and teaching styles     What is needed to apply for this job? * Candidates must be 18 years or age or older * Previous paid work experience with preschool age children and/or parent-child classes You may be a great fit if you have:                     * Coursework or in-service hours in Early Childhood Education or closely related field * Current Certification in CPR and First Aid * Valid driver's license   Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, write, hear, balance, run, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, dance, sing and other movements in a variety of environments. Vision abilities required include close vision, distant vision, color vision and peripheral vision. Employees may also be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.   Working Conditions: * 75% indoors, and 25% outdoors in all weather conditions * Possible exposure to debris and blood borne pathogens     Located in the Twin Cities metro area, Eagan is home to about 68,000 people. The City operates under a Council-Administrator form of government, employing 300 regular full-time employees, and up to 400 seasonal and part-time employees.  Regarded as a great place to live, work and play, the City of Eagan prides itself on exceptional customer service and employs a stable workforce with experienced and professional staff. Areas of employment include finance, engineering, law enforcement, fire safety, parks and recreation, forestry, public works and utilities, community development, sports and fitness, arts and preschool education, etc. Visit our website to learn more at www.cityofeagan.com! The City of Eagan is an Equal Opportunity Employer