Building Aide

Young World Physical Education; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Mokena Elementary School in Mokena, IL is seeking a Building Aide to support staff and students and help run the school building in accordance with district policies.

The role includes supervising bus riders, lunch/recess, assisting with clerical tasks, health services support, supply handling, and ensuring a safe, orderly environment. Requirements include a high school diploma, good communication, teamwork, and computer skills; 180-day calendar.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Clear and concise oral and written communication.
• Friendly, professional, discreet with student, parent, staff information.
• Team player who collaborates well with others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; willingness to learn other software.
• Willingness to adapt to computer lab tasks and related software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise bus riders and walkers at arrival and dismissal.
• Monitor students during lunch and recess.
• Assist office staff with projects as needed.
• Provide clerical, typing, and receptionist support when requested.
• Support health services offices as needed.
• Report behavioral infractions to administration.
• Fill teachers' requests for supplies as needed.
• Inventory office and teaching materials and supplies.
• Maintain office and hallway bulletin boards.
• Supervise and assist visitors to the building.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Minimal supervision

Task prioritization

Clear communication

Professional and discreet

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Learning new software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Other software/web-based programs

Job description

Building Aide

Mokena School District 159 Mokena Elementary School - Mokena, Illinois Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Mokena School District 159

Job Details

Job ID: 5885524

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

Job Description

Title: Building Aide

Primary Objective

• Provide assistance to all staff and students to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the building with an awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED)
• Works well with minimal supervision
• Able to effectively and efficiently prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to detail
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Friendly and professional attitude as well as discretion in matters relating to students, parents, staff members and office business matters
• Works well with others
• Computer skills necessary, including being proficient in Microsoft Office, if assigned to computer lab
• Adept at learning and using other related software and web-based programs, if assigned to computer lab

Accountable to

• Principal, Assistant Principal

Evaluation

• Per MCSA Negotiated Agreement

Essential Job Functions

• Supervise bus riders and walkers at arrival and dismissal
• Supervise students during lunch and/or recess
• Assist office staff with projects when requested
• Assist with general clerical, typing, and receptionist duties when requested by office staff
• Provide support in the health services offices as needed
• Report behavioral infractions to the administration
• Fill teachers’ requests for supplies as needed
• Inventory office and teacher materials and supplies as needed
• Maintain office and hallway bulletin boards
• Provide supervision and assistance to visitors of the building when needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bending, carrying, climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, and walking
• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 30 lbs.

Working Conditions

• Includes extremes of temperature and humidity
• Hazards include stairs and communicable diseases

Terms of Employment

• 180 days per year (includes4 paid holidays), 6.75 hours per day

Benefits

• Per MCSA negotiated agreement

FLSA Status

• Hourly/Non-Exempt

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16.35 to $16.35 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Rachel Chorley , Principal
• Mokena Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]