Kid Zone Childcare Counselor - 26/27 school year

Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7•Edwardsville, IL

About The Position

District 7 Kid Zone is seeking enthusiastic Childcare Counselors to work with children in grades PreK–5 in our before and after school program located at District 7 elementary schools. This is a great opportunity to gain experience working with school-age children through recreation, free play, and social activities. For those taking college courses, we will work with your class schedule to accommodate shift availability. Shifts: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 6:15–9:00 AM and/or 3:15–6:00 PM Wednesday: 6:15–9:00 AM and/or 2:30–6:00 PM Additional full-day shifts available on non-school days Opportunities for summer employment in our Summer Zone program and continued employment in future school years

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must successfully complete all required background checks in accordance with Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), including: Illinois State Police and FBI fingerprint-based criminal history check Illinois Sex Offender Registry National Sex Offender Registry Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System (CANTS) Employment is contingent upon receipt of full background check clearance Candidates are not permitted to begin work or have any contact with children until all required clearances have been received and approved Individuals who do not receive clearance are not eligible for employment
Must provide evidence of physical fitness to perform assigned duties and freedom from communicable disease in accordance with Section 24-5 of the Illinois School Code within 30 days of employment
Must obtain and maintain certification in Child and Adult CPR/First Aid/AED within 90 days of employment
Must complete all required Illinois Department of Human Services training within 90 days of employment
Must be available to work at any of the Kid Zone sites within the district as scheduled
Must have availability for a minimum of five shifts per week
Maintain respectful, professional communication with colleagues and supervisors
Maintain positive, respectful communication with children and families
Demonstrate strong work habits and professionalism, including: Promptness and reliability Positive attitude Sound judgment High-quality work Flexibility and adaptability
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
Ability to speak, hear, see, write, walk, climb, stand, stoop, kneel, bend, twist, turn, push, pull, and reach (above head and below knees) on a regular and repetitive basis
Ability to use hands for repetitive gripping, grasping, lifting, and manipulation of materials and equipment
Contingent upon Board Approval

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children is preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain supervision, safety, and well-being of children in a large group setting
Follow direction and complete tasks assigned by supervisors
Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Facilitate indoor and outdoor activities, including preparation and clean-up
Ensure smooth and efficient transitions between activities
Monitor children’s behavior, reinforce expectations, and address inappropriate behavior
Complete required reports and documentation accurately and promptly
Maintain cleanliness and organization of program areas and materials
Follow all District 7 policies, procedures, and work rules
Perform other duties as assigned