Child Care Assistant – Flexible, Impactful Support

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

East St. Louis (IL)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 22,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites applications for the Extra Help - Child Care Assistant (EH27-028). This on-site role supports the Project Specialist/Teacher with classroom activities, transportation for students, documentation, and planning of field trips and programming.

employment is hourly and Extra Help staff work without SIUE benefits; applicants need a high school diploma and Illinois DCFS credentials, with pre-employment screening and residency considerations as

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Credentials required by Illinois Department of Children and Family Services for employment as a Child Care Assistant.

Responsibilities

Assists with classroom responsibilities including tutoring, lesson plan implementation, group activities, monitoring, counseling, discipline, and motor skill development.
Transports students to and from the service site and for planned activities and field trips.
Assists with documenting and securing paperwork, records, and care and maintenance of classroom, equipment, supplies.
Assists with planning and implementing activities, field trips, and other programming.
Cares for and serves prepared food and snacks.
Supports communication tasks as requested by the Project Specialist/Teacher or Program Director.