Kid Zone Childcare Counselors

District 7 Kid Zone is seeking enthusiastic Childcare Counselors to work with children in grades PreK–5 in our before and after school program located at District 7 elementary schools. This is a great opportunity to gain experience working with school-age children through recreation, free play, and social activities.

For those taking college courses, we will work with your class schedule to accommodate shift availability.

Shifts:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 6:15–9:00 AM and/or 3:15–6:00 PM
• Wednesday: 6:15–9:00 AM and/or 2:30–6:00 PM
• Additional full-day shifts available on non-school days
• Opportunities for summer employment in our Summer Zone program and continued employment in future school years

Position Requirements:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age
2. Must successfully complete all required background checks in accordance with Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), including:
   1. Illinois State Police and FBI fingerprint-based criminal history check
   2. Illinois Sex Offender Registry
   3. National Sex Offender Registry
   4. Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System (CANTS)
3. Employment is contingent upon receipt of full background check clearance
4. Candidates are not permitted to begin work or have any contact with children until all required clearances have been received and approved
5. Individuals who do not receive clearance are not eligible for employment
6. Must provide evidence of physical fitness to perform assigned duties and freedom from communicable disease in accordance with Section 24-5 of the Illinois School Code within 30 days of employment
7. Must obtain and maintain certification in Child and Adult CPR/First Aid/AED within 90 days of employment
8. Must complete all required Illinois Department of Human Services training within 90 days of employment
9. Must be available to work at any of the Kid Zone sites within the district as scheduled
10. Previous experience working with children is preferred
11. Must have availability for a minimum of five shifts per week

Responsibilities:

1. Maintain supervision, safety, and well-being of children in a large group setting
2. Follow direction and complete tasks assigned by supervisors
3. Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
4. Facilitate indoor and outdoor activities, including preparation and clean-up
5. Ensure smooth and efficient transitions between activities
6. Monitor children’s behavior, reinforce expectations, and address inappropriate behavior
7. Complete required reports and documentation accurately and promptly
8. Maintain cleanliness and organization of program areas and materials
9. Follow all District 7 policies, procedures, and work rules
10. Perform other duties as assigned

Professional Demeanor: 

1. Maintain respectful, professional communication with colleagues and supervisors
2. Maintain positive, respectful communication with children and families
3. Demonstrate strong work habits and professionalism, including:
   1. Promptness and reliability
   2. Positive attitude
   3. Sound judgment
   4. High-quality work
   5. Flexibility and adaptability

Essential Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
2. Ability to speak, hear, see, write, walk, climb, stand, stoop, kneel, bend, twist, turn, push, pull, and reach (above head and below knees) on a regular and repetitive basis
3. Ability to use hands for repetitive gripping, grasping, lifting, and manipulation of materials and equipment

Contingent upon Board Approval

Salary : $16