Community School After-School Child Care Worker

usd 116Urbana, IL

9 days ago

Occupations

Childcare Workers Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education

Industries

Child Care Services Child and Youth Services Elementary and Secondary Schools

$20.00 per hour

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About the role

Community School After-School Child Care WorkerThe Community Schools After-School Child Care workers will join the Community Schools Programming at Dr. Preston Williams Jr. Elementary. The program seeks energetic, patient, and reliable people to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing space for children whose parents are attending adult education courses. Child care workers may work with early childhood children (ages 3-5) or elementary-aged children (5-11).Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Early Childhood Care (Ages 3-5) Assist with bathroom breaks and basic hygiene, such as handwashing. Lead sensory play, read books, play with toys, and simple arts and crafts. Plan fun indoor and outdoor games, and gross and fine motor activities. Elementary Youth Care (Ages 5-11) Supervise dedicated homework time and offer basic tutoring or reading and math help. Organize basic sports, group games, or interactive projects. Help older children navigate peer social dynamics and resolve conflicts positively.

General Duties:

Maintain visual contact at all times and stay highly alert during indoor and outdoor playground play and supervision duties.
Supervise snacks and strictly follow child allergy guidelines.
Provide friendly, professional updates to parents and guardians at pickup.
Disinfect toys, organize supplies, and keep the play and work areas clean and neat.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships; good people skills
Strong organizational, project management, and event coordination skills
Good verbal communication skills
Ability to engage and motivate students across diverse backgrounds
Ability to use de-escalation strategies and manage challenging behaviors

Qualifications:

Minimum of 1 year working with children in a licensed childcare facility, preschool, school, or camp setting.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred; Associate's or bachelor's degree in education preferredCDA (Child Development Associate) or coursework in Early Childhood Education is highly encouraged.
Current CPR and First Aid certifications (or willingness to obtain after hire).Ability to pass a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and child abuse registry clearance.
Terms of Employment:
Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage.
This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.
This is a non-exempt position.
For the 2026-2027 School Year only
This position is dependent on grant funds (grant-funded)

Hours: Part-time, Monday through Thursday, 5:15 pm – 8:00 pm or Monday/Wednesday & Tuesday/Thursday schedule

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

Evaluation: The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of professional personnel.

Start Date: ASAPAn Equal Opportunity Employer

Created: August 2026

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$20.00 per hour

Experience level

Mid

Location

Urbana, IL

Occupation

Childcare Workers

Industry

Child Care Services

Posted

9 days ago

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