Child Development Assistant​/Associate - Harvard Park Elementary

Child Development Assistant / Associate
- Harvard Park Elementary

Springfield School District 186 Project SCOPE
- Springfield, Illinois

Job : 5602622

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Assistant: $16.98 per hour (25-26) without 60 college credit hours

Associate: $17.75 per hour (25-26) with 60 college credit hours

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $16.98 to $17.75 per hour
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