Lead Child Development Associate - Wilcox Elementary

Lead Child Development Associate - Wilcox Elementary

Springfield School District 186 Project SCOPE - Springfield, Illinois Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5296482

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 01, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

DAYS PER YEAR: 204 (includes 13 paid holidays)

HOURS PER DAY: 7

• 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 – 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.
• Ability to work a split shift 7am‑10:30am / 2:30pm‑6pm.

• 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 school’s rules and staff members.
• Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator or Assistant Coordinator.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.95 Per Hour

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities >
After School Programs

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Office of Human Resources
• 3063 Fiat Ave
• Springfield, Illinois 62703
• Phone: 217‑525‑3006