Child Development Assistant
Job Description
Quick Link
https://llcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/7463Position Title
Child Development AssistantFull Time or Part Time
Full TimeMonths Worked Per Year
12
Hours Worked Per Week
40
Work Schedule
Hours may vary between 7:30-5:30, Monday-Friday
Remote Work Availability
NoJob Description Summary
Do you have experience caring for young children? LLCC’s Child Development Center is searching for a Child Development Assistant! This position will perform duties necessary to support the teaching and learning effort of the Child Development Center, including assisting teachers with implementing the daily activities; reporting health concerns to classroom teachers; assisting in maintaining a clean safe and healthy classrooms; helping monitor kitchen and classroom supplies; performing laundry duties; and preparing breakfast, supplements and catered meals. Child Care Development Assistants truly makes 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!
This is a grant-funded position. Funding for this position has been secured through September 30, 2024 . Starting salary is likely to be between $36,246 and $41,349 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education, training, experience, and skills.
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.
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!
This is a grant-funded position. Funding for this position has been secured through September 30, 2024 . Starting salary is likely to be between $36,246 and $41,349 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education, training, experience, and skills.
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 between $36,246 and $41,349 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education, training, experience, and skills.Open Date
03/19/2024Open Until Filled
YesSpecial Instructions to Applicants
This position will be open until filled; however, applications must be received on or before April 15, 2024, to be considered during the initial review window. In-person interviews for this position will start the week of April 22 with an anticipated start date in May.
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.
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
Description of Job Duty
Assist teachers in the implementation of daily activities to meet the planning goals and objectives.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Facilitate the learning process for children through discussion, open-ended questions, exploration, and discovery.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription 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?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Set up activities according to daily lesson plans as assigned.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription 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?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Report health concerns to the classroom teachers and assist in gathering information for child assessments.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Assist teachers in maintaining a clean, safe and healthy classroom environment for children.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Assist in monitoring kitchen and classroom supplies.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Determine the table counts prior to each meal.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Ready catered meals for serving and prepare breakfast and snacks.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Clean and sanitize the kitchen work area, including dishes, utensils, equipment, etc. in compliance with public health regulations.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Perform laundry duties as needed.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Maintain membership and actively participate in professional organizations
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Participate in staff meetings, in-service training sessions and parent meetings.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription 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?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Duty?
NoDescription 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?
NoRequire Applicants to submit references for this position?
YesMinimum number of references
3Applicant 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.
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