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Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Thomas Metcalf School

Job Summary

We are looking for individuals to share their skills, interests, or passions with children ages 5-12 during weeklong, half day exploration sessions. Examples include: photography, cooking, knitting, art, gardening, interior design, etc. Topics will be chosen by you, as the Exploration Leader, and approved by the Program Coordinator.

This summer program will run for nine weeks beginning in June and ending in early August, excluding the week of July 4th. Exploration Leaders are not required to work all nine weeks.

Sessions run from 8:30am-12:00pm and 12:30pm-4:00pm, Monday through Friday with a snack break built in during the session. However, the Exploration Leader will start 15 minutes before the session begins and end 15 minutes after the session in order to help sign kids in and out. Exploration Leaders will be paid for 4 hours of work per session plus up to 8 hours of plan time per session that they lead. Exploration Leaders may work either morning sessions, afternoon sessions, or a combination; will work with Program Coordinator for scheduling.

Please note, due to the required minimum classroom attendance, your session is not guaranteed and subject to change at any time.

Additional Information

Benefits include time away from work for eligible employees and the option to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Required Qualifications

1. Must be at least 19 years of age.
2. Previous experience working with children aged 5-12 years.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience working in a lab school classroom setting.
2. Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Proposed Starting Date

June 2025

Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment. Employees are only paid for hours worked and do not qualify for most benefits including health insurance and retirement, with Illinois State University. However, Extra Help employees are eligible to participate in the University’s supplemental retirement savings plans (403b). Applicable retirement information is provided at the time of hire. There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment. In addition, extra help employees may only work up to 900 hours total during their employment.

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. Illinois State University does not authorize out-of-state work.

Contact Information for Applicants

Kira Shelton
Human Resources
kgshelt@ilstu.edu 
309.438.2120

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.