Job Details
Job ID: 5817513
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

HOURS PER DAY: 3.5 (2:30pm - 6:00pm)

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 a degree in Child Care, teaching, or a related area of study – MUST HAVE 60 college credits.

- 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.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

- Supervise and implement activities in the extended day program

- Meet the needs of the individual child

- Treat each child with dignity and respect

- Assume an equal share of housekeeping responsibilities with the staff

- Attend any mandatory staff meetings and participate in training programs

- Establish a positive liaison with parents and children

- Assist in fulfilling the program goals

- Support school rules and staff members

- Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator or Immediate Supervisor

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