About the role
About ECC
Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.
Work Schedule
Flexible
Rate of Pay
$15.00
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Grant Funded
Yes
Job Summary
To assist teachers in implementing a developmentally appropriate environment for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
HS Diploma or equivalent
Cleared background check through the state of IL (provided)
Cleared medical exam inclusive of TB Test and proof of TDap and MMR Vaccines (provided if needed)
Willing to participate in 40 hours of training the 1st month of employment and additional trainings throughout the year as needed.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential Duties
- Assist teachers in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for children. 2.
- Supervise individual and group play for children.
- Participate in all with children including but not limited to reading, large and small motor activities.
- Assist with routine care of children including feeding, hand washing, toileting, etc.
- Supervise outdoor play time.
- Assist teachers by setting out and helping the children with activities.
Other Duties
Other duties as assigned that relate to the job description.
Physical Demands
Medium (up to 50 lbs. occasionally or 30 lbs frequently or 10 lbs constantly)
Visual Acuity
General observations
Work Environment
Moderate noise
Environmental Conditions
Typical office or administrative
Outdoor weather
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.
In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.