College for Kids (CFK) Assistant

Parkland College

28d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

College for Kids (CFK) Assistant Since 1980, Parkland College’s College for Kids (CFK) has provided area youth with exciting and innovative experiences designed to ignite a lifelong desire for learning. College for Kids provides the opportunity for students ages 6-13 years old to explore areas of study and interest in a non-graded, fun-filled environment through quality, hands-on experiences. More information is available at www.parkland.edu/cfk. All CFK classes are held on the main campus of Parkland College. This position is a part-time hourly, seasonal appointment with an hourly rate of $15.00/hr. Program Goals: Provide hands-on explorations in specialized fields such as science, math, language arts, computer science, technology, humanities, and fine arts. Provide challenging and intellectually stimulating experiences so students to pursue their special interests. Expose students to a learning environment that will motivate them to achieve their highest potential.

Requirements

17 years of age by staff orientation (June 4, 2026).
Highly motivated and capable of working independently.
Must commit to attending mandatory CFK Instructor/Staff Orientation on Thursday, June 5, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Must be available for the entirety of the sessions.
June 15-25, 2026
July 6-16, 2026
Patience when working with children.
Prospective new hires will successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check with fingerprinting. The background check review includes, but is not limited to, exclusionary offenses per the Illinois School Code and Title IV of the Higher Education Act.
Excellent communication skills.
A professional attitude and the ability to work well independently and with others, including parents/guardians.
Ability to work with individuals from various backgrounds and demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity.
In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.

Responsibilities

Attend mandatory CFK Instructor/Staff Orientation on Thursday, June 4, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Work both sessions
Session I (M-Th) June 15 – June 25, 12:45 –2:45 pm
(M-Th) June 15 – June 25, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Session II (M-Th) July 6 – July 16, 12:45 – 2:45 pm
(M-Th) July 6 -July 16, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Promptly arrive on time and ready to work at 12:45 PM.
Engage students in the classroom and support their learning by building relationships. Create a fun, relaxed environment for learning.
Assisting in maintaining a safe environment for all students and staff.
Assist in classroom management.
Assist instructor in classroom preparations, including, but not limited to locating and organizing supplies, setting up classroom for projects, light cleaning and disinfection of classrooms and supplies, collecting projects, visiting supply room, communicating to instructor and/or Youth Programs Manager any supply needs.
Safely escort students to and from classes, restrooms, and snack areas. Manage and organize student dismissal and pickup after classes.
Ensure students are picked up by an approved person.
Communicate any emergencies by phone in a professional, timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.