Jobs

7:45am to 5:15pm M-Th

Half day on Friday (either 7:45-11:45 or 12:15 to 4:15)

This position is a grade 11 with a minimum annual salary of $36,133 and a mid-point of $48,177. Salary offer will be commensurate with the education/experience, in alignment with the College’s compensation philosophy, and the current CBA, if applicable.

An employee in this classification performs work of moderate difficulty by providing quality care for the children of students, staff and faculty of the college.  Work is defined by the ability to plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum, maintain the classroom and keep accurate records of the center’s daily operations. General supervision will be received from the assigned manager.

1. Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
2. Meet and maintain DCFS licensing requirements. 
3. Sixty semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited  college or university with six semester or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to childcare and/or child development, from birth to age six; or One year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center and 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with six semester or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age six.

4. Good knowledge of the State of Illinois licensing standards and regulations.
5. Considerable skill in verbal and written communications. 
6. Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department including days, evenings, and weekends.

1. Provide age-appropriate and developmentally sound activities for children; engage children in activities.   
2. Provide appropriate care for children assisting them with any needs as they arise; foster good hygiene, including diaper changing, hand washing, etc.
3. Provide a supportive role in eating habits; assist the children in eating, provide a clean, safe area for food consumption and appropriate portions of nutritious food; model the use of proper table manners, etc.
4. Complete follow-up evaluations for each child, outlining cognitive, social, physical and emotional development.
5. Regularly document children’s attendance, food intake and eating habits, medication distribution, fire/tornado drills, incidents and/or accidents involving children, to establish a record of the children’s physical, social and cognitive development and progress.
6. Establish and maintain communications with parents regarding the progress of their children.  Communicate any issues and work with parents to address them.
7. Complete all necessary DCFS paperwork, as required.
8. Assist in the creation and implementation of an age-appropriate curriculum designed for the developmental readiness of each child.
9. Maintains required training, licensure and/or certification
10. Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to applicable privacy laws
11. Demonstrates sensitivity, understanding and respect of diverse populations within the workplace
12. Maintains an understanding of the work of colleagues to effectively provide back-up and/or support for co-workers during times when the division is short-staffed or experiencing an increased volume of work
13. Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.

1. Perform other job-related duties as assigned which pertain to the job description.
2. Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Position requires close visual acuity to perform activities (i.e. preparing/analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer monitor; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes).

Position requires visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e. custodial, food services, general labor, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e. security, inspection, etc.).

Loud Noise

Typical office or administrative conditions (i.e. not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions).

Outdoor weather conditions.