College for Kids (CFK) Seasonal Assistant

College for Kids (CFK) Seasonal Assistant

Hourly Rate: $15.00

This position is an on-campus, part-time, up-to 19-hour appointment based in Champaign, Illinois.

Applications accepted until the position is filled.

Since 1980, Parkland College's College for Kids (CFK) has provided area youth with
exciting and innovative experiences designed to ignite a lifelong desire for
learning. College for Kids provides the opportunity for students ages 6-13
years old to explore areas of study and interest in a non-graded, fun-filled
environment through quality, hands-on experiences. More information is
available at www.parkland.edu/cfk. All CFK classes are held on the main
campus of Parkland College.

The Assistant position is a part-time, seasonal,
19 hours per week or less, Non-Union appointment on a schedule established by the
Youth Programs Manager. Events occasionally necessitate an altered work
schedule with potential for work during summer months of June
and July.

Applicants must submit:

• An online employment application
  
• Cover letter
  
• Resume or CV
  

Program Goals:

• Provide hands-on explorations in specialized
  fields such as science, math, language arts, computer science, technology,
  humanities, and fine arts.
  
• Provide challenging and intellectually
  stimulating experiences so students are encouraged to pursue their special
  interests.
  
• Expose students to a learning environment that
  will motivate them to achieve their highest potential.

Essential
Job Functions:

• Promptly arrive on time and ready to work at assigned time.
  
• Engage students in the classroom and support their learning by building relationships.
  
• Create a fun, relaxed environment for learning.
  
• Assisting in maintaining a safe environment for all students and staff.
  
• Assist in classroom management.
  
• Assist instructor in classroom preparations, including, but not limited to locating and organizing supplies, setting up classroom for projects, collecting projects, visiting supply room, communicating to instructor and/or Youth Programs Manager any supply needs.
  
• Safely escort students to and from restrooms and snack areas, if applicable.
  
• Manage student dismissal and pickup after classes.
  
• Ensure students are picked up by an approved person.
  
• Communicate any emergencies by phone in a professional, timely manner.
  
• Attend mandatory CFK Instructor/Staff Orientation and work both summer sessions if summer employment is desired.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 17 years of age
  as of date of application.
  
• Highly motivated and
  capable of working independently.
  
• Prospective new hires
  will successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal
  background check with fingerprinting. The background check review
  includes, but is not limited to, exclusionary offenses per the Illinois
  School Code and Title IV of the Higher Education Act.
  
• Patience when working
  with children.
  
• Excellent communication
  skills.
  
• A professional attitude
  and the ability to work well independently and with others, including
  parents/guardians.
  
• Ability to work with
  individuals from various backgrounds and demonstrate cultural awareness
  and sensitivity.
  
• In an effort to comply
  with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5),
  candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS
  annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon
  employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving
  their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum
  payment.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://www.parkland.edu/careers will not be considered.

Please monitor your email, including spam or junk mail folders, for future correspondence from Parkland College Human Resources.
For further information on the application process, please contact Parkland College Human Resources at 217-351-2220.

Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.

Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing hr@parkland.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer