Community School After-School Child Care Worker

Experience Champaign Urbana; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Urbana School District #116 is seeking energetic and reliable individuals for a Community Schools After-School Child Care Worker role at Dr. Preston Williams Jr. Elementary School.

You will supervise and engage children ages 3–11 in safe, structured activities after school, ensuring well-being and communication with families. The position is part-time, 5:15 pm–8:00 pm or alternating evenings, with a pay rate of $20.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience with children in a licensed childcare facility, preschool, school, or camp setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; Associate's or bachelor's degree in education preferred.
• CDA (Child Development Associate) or Early Childhood Education coursework encouraged.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications (or willingness to obtain after hire).
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and child abuse registry clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathroom breaks and basic hygiene (handwashing).
• Lead sensory play, read books, play with toys, and simple arts and crafts.
• Plan fun indoor and outdoor games, and motor activities.
• Supervise homework time and offer basic tutoring or reading/math help (5–11 age group).
• Organize sports, group games, or interactive projects.
• Provide updates to parents/guardians at pickup.
• Maintain supervision and safety at all times; enforce allergy guidelines.

Skills

People skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Student engagement

De-escalation

Education

HS Diploma

Education degree preferred

CDA or ECE coursework encouraged

CPR/First Aid certifications

Job description

Urbana School District #116

TITLE: Community School After-School Child Care Worker

LOCATION: Dr. Preston Williams Jr. Elementary School

SUPERVISOR: Community School Administrator

The Community Schools After-School Child Care workers will join the Community Schools Programming at Dr. Preston Williams Jr. Elementary. The program seeks energetic, patient, and reliable people to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing space for children whose parents are attending adult education courses. Child care workers may work with early childhood children (ages 3-5) or elementary-aged children (5-11).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Early Childhood Care (Ages 3-5)

• Assist with bathroom breaks and basic hygiene, such as handwashing.
• Lead sensory play, read books, play with toys, and simple arts and crafts.
• Plan fun indoor and outdoor games, and gross and fine motor activities.

Elementary Youth Care (Ages 5-11)

• Supervise dedicated homework time and offer basic tutoring or reading and math help.
• Organize basic sports, group games, or interactive projects.
• Help older children navigate peer social dynamics and resolve conflicts positively.

General Duties

• Maintain visual contact at all times and stay highly alert during indoor and outdoor playground play and supervision duties.
• Supervise snacks and strictly follow child allergy guidelines.
• Provide friendly, professional updates to parents and guardians at pickup.
• Disinfect toys, organize supplies, and keep the play and work areas clean and neat.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships; good people skills
• Strong organizational, project management, and event coordination skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to engage and motivate students across diverse backgrounds
• Ability to use de-escalation strategies and manage challenging behaviors

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 1 year working with children in a licensed childcare facility, preschool, school, or camp setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; Associate's or bachelor's degree in education preferred
• CDA (Child Development Associate) or coursework in Early Childhood Education is highly encouraged.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications (or willingness to obtain after hire).
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and child abuse registry clearance.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage.
• This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.
• This is a non-exempt position.
• For the 2026-2027 School Year only
• This position is dependent on grant funds (grant-funded)

Hours: Part-time, Monday through Thursday, 5:15 pm – 8:00 pm or Monday/Wednesday & Tuesday/Thursday schedule

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

EVALUATION: The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on the evaluation of professional personnel.

Start Date: ASAP

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Created: August 2026