Child Development Assistant

Lincoln Land Community College; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational institution as a Child Development Assistant, supporting teachers and enhancing the learning experience for young children. Enjoy a positive work environment with competitive benefits, including paid holidays and a tuition waiver for staff and dependents.

Benefits

7 paid holidays a year

Paid winter break

4-day work week in summer

Tuition waiver on credited courses

Free access to on-campus fitness center

Qualifications

• Must have or be able to attain an ECE Credential Level II or higher.
• One year previous experience in a child care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in implementing daily activities.
• Facilitate the learning process for children.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy classroom environment.

Skills

Child Development

Teaching

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year of college (30 semester hours)

Associate’s degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education

Job description

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Position Details

Position Information

Quick Link https://llcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/8550 Position Title Child Development Assistant Full Time or Part Time Full Time Months Worked Per Year

12

Hours Worked Per Week

40

Work Schedule

Hours may vary between 7:30-5:30, Monday-Friday

Summary

Remote Work Availability No Job Description Summary

Do you have experience teaching young children? Come join LLCC’s nationally accredited Child Development Center! This position will perform duties necessary to support the teaching and learning efforts of the Child Development Center which includes assisting teachers with implementing the daily activities. Apply today and truly make a difference in our community!

As a staff member at LLCC’s Child Development Center, you can look forward to 7 paid holidays a year, paid winter break, 4-day work week in the summer for 12 weeks, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and starting with 10 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Staff can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. You can view all the benefits on our website. Come join our team and experience success at LLCC!

Starting salary is likely to be in the range of $37,703 ($18.13/hour) and $43,012 ($20.68/hour) with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education, training, experience, and skills in comparison to existing LLCC staff in the same pay range.

LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of college (30 semester hours) with at least 12 semester hours in courses related directly to Child Care or Child Development.
• One year previous experience in a child care setting.
• Must have or be able to attain an ECE Credential Level II or higher.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to obtain Food Service Sanitation Certificate.
• Current physical and TB test and current record of immunizations including 1 dose of Tdap and 2 doses of MMR vaccine or evidence of immunity to MMR.
  
  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check, drug-screen, physical, and functional capacity exam.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
• ECE Credential Level 4 and Paraprofessional Licensure.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Walk up to 1 mile.
• Grip, hold and pinch small objects.
• Dexterity to reach, bend, squat, stoop and kneel on a regular basis.
• Frequent climbing (ex. ladders, stairs).
  
  

Position Salary Starting salary is likely to be in the range of $37,703 ($18.13/hour) and $43,012 ($20.68/hour)

Requisition Detail Information

Open Date 05/09/2025 Last Day to Apply 05/26/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will be open until filled; however, applications must be received on or before May 26, 2025, to be considered during the initial review window. In-person interviews for this position will start June 9th, with an anticipated start date of July 7th.

Transcripts are required for this position and should be uploaded to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.

If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.

Lincoln Land Community College

ATTN: Human Resources

P.O. Box 19256

Springfield, IL 62794

Job Duties

Description of Job Duty

Assist teachers in the implementation of daily activities to meet the planning goals and objectives.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Facilitate the learning process for children through discussion, open-ended questions, exploration, and discovery.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Remain sensitive to the needs of both parents and children and respect the diversity reflected in families including use of ethical guidelines established by the NAEYC Code of Ethics.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Set up activities according to daily lesson plans as assigned.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Clean, organize and replace current day’s activities and prepare materials for the next day according to the daily lesson plan.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Report health concerns to the classroom teachers and assist in gathering information for child assessments.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Assist teachers in maintaining a clean, safe and healthy classroom environment for children.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Assist in monitoring kitchen and classroom supplies.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Determine the table counts prior to each meal.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Ready catered meals for serving and prepare breakfast and snacks.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Clean and sanitize the kitchen work area, including dishes, utensils, equipment, etc. in compliance with public health regulations.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Perform laundry duties as needed.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Maintain membership and actively participate in professional organizations

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Participate in staff meetings, in-service training sessions and parent meetings.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Document 20 clock hours of professional development training each year through attendance of Child Development courses, workshops, conferences and lectures that coordinates with the goals established through your annual individualized professional development plan.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Duty? No Description of Job Duty

Assist in the college planning and assessment program by developing annual work unit objectives that impact long-range priority goals.

Essential Duty? No

Reference Requests

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Reference Request Details

Require Applicants to submit references for this position? Yes Last day a reference provider can submit a recommendation Minimum number of references 3 Maximum number of references Applicant Special Instructions

Please provide the names of three people with whom you have worked or trained who have knowledge of your work-related abilities. Relatives are not acceptable references. Please include at least one current or previous supervisor.

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you legally eligible for employment in the United States and can you provide proof upon hire?
• Yes
• No
• * LLCC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment Visa status (e.g. H1B Visa status)? LLCC is not an E-Verify employer.
• Yes
• No
• * Are you a current LLCC employee?
• Yes
• No
• * Do you have a minimum of one year experience working in a child care setting?
• Yes
• No
• * Have you obtained or are eligible to attain an ECE Credential Level 2 or higher?
• Yes
• No
• * Do you have a minimum of 30 college semester hours with at least 12 semester hours in courses related directly to Child Care, Child Development, or Early Childhood Education?
• Yes
• No
  

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts
  
  

Optional Documents

• Transcripts 2
• Certifications/Licenses
• Miscellaneous 1

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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