Child Development Assistant

Job DetailsJob ID: 5874522
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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)

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $17.83 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

To start the application process, please go to:

https://springfield186.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5874522

You may send an email to our Assistant Coordinator, Valencia Robinson, at [email protected] or call the Project SCOPE office at (217)-525-3309, if you have any questions. Our office hours are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. If you call after hours, feel free to leave a voicemail message.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.83 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: On the road