Child Development Assistant / Associate - Lee Elementary

Springfield School District 186•Springfield, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves assisting with the Project SCOPE program in an elementary school, focusing on the needs of school-age children. The role requires a warm, positive attitude, the ability to relate to children and adults, and a willingness to fulfill program goals. Responsibilities include collecting fees, maintaining records, overseeing the program in cooperation with school administration, meeting individual child needs, establishing positive relationships with parents, sharing housekeeping duties, attending staff meetings and training, and supporting school rules.

Requirements

Highly interested in school-age children.
Warm, positive attitude and an ability to relate with children and adults.
Willingness to fulfill the program goals.
Become CPR and First Aid certified (Project SCOPE will provide the class).
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to work a split shift.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Child Care, teaching or related area of study.
Take any required online training classes (Gateways).

Responsibilities

Collect fees from parents and maintain all bookkeeping records.
Assist in overseeing the Project SCOPE program in an elementary school in cooperation with the Project SCOPE office and the principal of the assigned school.
Meet the needs of the individual child and treat each child with dignity and respect.
Establish a positive liaison with parents and children.
Assume an equal share of housekeeping responsibilities with the staff.
Attend staff meetings and participate in training programs.
Support the school’s rules and staff members.
Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator or Assistant Coordinator.