Job Details
Job ID: 5817469
Application Deadline: Jul 16, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 6, 2026
Starting Date: Immediately

Locations
Project SCOPE - Springfield, Illinois

Job Description
DAYS PER YEAR: 203 (includes 13 paid holidays)

HOURS PER DAY: 5 (6 HOURS ON WEDNESDAYS)

(May consider part-time candidate if full-time position cannot be filled)

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

- Highly interested in school-age children.

- Warm, positive attitude and an ability to relate with children and adults.

- Willingness to fulfill the program goals.

- Prefer Degree in Child Care, teaching or related area of study.

- Take any required online training classes (Gateways).

- Become CPR and First Aid certified (Project SCOPE will provide the class).

- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

- Ability to work a split shift.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

- Collect fees from parents and maintain all bookkeeping records.

- Assist in overseeing the Project SCOPE program in an elementary school in cooperation with the Project SCOPE office and the principal of the assigned school.

- Meet the needs of the individual child and treat each child with dignity and respect.

- Establish a positive liaison with parents and children.

- Assume an equal share of housekeeping responsibilities with the staff.

- Attend staff meetings and participate in training programs.

- Support the school’s rules and staff members.

- Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator or Assistant Coordinator.

SALARY:

Assistant: $17.83 per hour (26-27) Without 60 college credit hours

Associate: $18.64 per hour (26-27) With 60 college credit hours
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $17.83 to $18.64 Per Hour
Job Categories:
Athletics & Activities > After School Programs

Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information
Office of Human Resources
3063 Fiat Ave
Springfield, Illinois 62703
Phone: 217-525-3006