Extra Help Child Care Support-3 Vacancies

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About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu .

Application deadline: 4/5/2026

Minimum Starting Salary: $16.00 per hour

Summary:

The employee will work in classrooms of varying age groups. The employee will be directly responsible for providing care and education to children, often working as a lead with student employees and at other times, working as an assistant with a full-time staff member. The employee will assist in the preparation of day to day operations, will interact directly with children and families, and will perform other duties as assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning and preparation of appropriate activities that promote the overall growth and development of children.
• Assist in the supervision of children.
• Assist in the daily maintenance of the classroom environment.
• Be aware of the physical needs of children, and ensure that those needs are met. Maintain an awareness of the health needs of children, communicating them to others as required.
• Greet parents and children upon arrival and maintain communication with all staff members.
• Work cooperatively with center staff.
• Be a mentor and positive role model to student employees.
• Be sensitive to the needs of children and families, while respecting the diversity of the families that we serve. Be aware of and to abide by all ethical responsibilities of the University and of NAEYC.
• Assist in the completion of all necessary paperwork (monthly meal counts, attendance records, incident reports, and more).
• Assist with the care and maintenance of the classroom, the equipment, and the materials.
• Participate in any scheduled staff meetings, and/or required in-service trainings.
• Complete 20 annual hours of professional development (prorated based on start date).
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma required; minimum of 60 college credits. Other requirements as determined by the Division of Children and Family Services.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least 6 semester hours in child development preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Standing : Frequently
• Walking : Frequently
• Sitting : Frequently
• Lifting : Occasionally
• Carrying : Occasionally
• Pushing : Rarely
• Pulling : Rarely
• Climbing : Rarely
• Balancing : Occasionally
• Stooping : Occasionally
• Kneeling : Occasionally
• Crouching : Occasionally
• Crawling : Rarely
• Reaching : Occasionally
• Handling : Occasionally
• Grasping : Occasionally
• Feeling : Occasionally
• Talking : Frequently
• Hearing : Constantly
• Repetitive Motions : Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination : Occasionally
• Taste/Smell : Occasionally
• Performing Manual Tasks : Occasionally
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Extreme cold : Occasionally
• Extreme heat : Occasionally
• Humid : Occasionally
• Wet : Occasionally
• Noise : Frequently
• Hazards : Occasionally
• Temperature Change : Occasionally
• Atmospheric Conditions : Occasionally
• Vibration : Rarely
  
  

Travel Requirements:

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Employment Policies and other information:

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities. The University of Illinois System does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their real or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. Visit University of Illinois Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment .

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility .

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State Universities Retirement System

• You do not pay Social Security taxes and your earnings will not be on your Social Security record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.)
• Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:
• Social Security benefit and
• Social Security benefit as a spouse
• Please Note: All postings close at 5:00pm CST on the posting close date.***