What are the responsibilities and job description for the KINDERGARTEN READINESS CAMP SUPPORT STAFF (Multiple Positions Available) position at Thomas Paine Elementary School?
Urbana School District #116
TITLE: Kindergarten Readiness Camp Support Staff (Multiple Positions Available)
LOCATION: Thomas Paine Elementary School
SUPERVISOR: Family Engagement & Kindergarten Coordinator in collaboration with the Director of Family Engagement and Student Supports
SUPERVISES: Students
JOB SUMMARY: The Kindergarten Readiness Camp Support Staff will provide additional
support and supervision to incoming Kindergarten students participating in summer programming.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
- Answer questions and provide a reteach of information to students participating in the program.
- Actively participate in the program, contribute to daily instruction, and complete all assigned tasks.
- Initiate and encourage students attending the program. Maintain a positive relationship with the students and staff working in the program.
- Ask for guidance and assistance from the coordinator when unable to assist a student.
- Monitor and supervise the students within assigned areas of the school.
- Support positive approaches for dealing with student behavior.
- Utilize de-escalation strategies when needed.
- Arrive and depart on time for your scheduled work.
- Perform other duties as assigned. (i.e.: taking attendance, meal counts, program arrival and departure).
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
- Associate’s Degree or 60 hours of college credit required
- Bachelor's degree preferred
EXPERIENCE
- Experience working in a school setting
- Prior experience working for USD 116 Summer Programming is preferred
- Internal applicants only
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- De-escalation strategies, social and emotional learning strategies, and relationship building skills
- Leadership skills
- Position requires self-initiative and active engagement and participation throughout the day.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Daily hours 7:45am-12:15pm, Monday-Friday, August 3-7, 2026
- Hourly pay $22 with 2 hours of pay for planning
- Position is for one week only- Monday-Friday, August 3-7, 2026
- Specific hours to be determined by the program coordinator &/or building administrator.
- Arrive prior to students and leave after students have been dismissed.
- Orientation meeting scheduled prior to the start of the program
START & END DATE: 7:45am-12:15pm, Monday-Friday, August 3-7, 2026
JOB CONTACT INFORMATION:
Kelly Allen
Family Engagement and Kindergarten Coordinator
kallen@usd116.org
Salary : $22