Child Development Assistant / Associate… at SchoolSpring · Springfie…

Summary: Springfield School District 186 is seeking a Child Development Assistant / Associate for their Project SCOPE program. The role involves overseeing the program in an elementary school and ensuring the individual needs of children are met while maintaining positive relationships with parents. Responsibilities: - Collect fees from parents and maintain all bookkeeping records - Assist in overseeing the Project SCOPE program in an elementary school in cooperation with the Project SCOPE office and the principal of the assigned school - Meet the needs of the individual child and treat each child with dignity and respect - Establish a positive liaison with parents and children - Assume an equal share of housekeeping responsibilities with the staff - Attend staff meetings and participate in training programs - Support the school’s rules and staff members - Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator or Assistant Coordinator Required Qualifications: - Highly interested in school-age children - Warm, positive attitude and an ability to relate with children and adults - Willingness to fulfill the program goals - Take any required online training classes (Gateways) - Become CPR and First Aid certified (Project SCOPE will provide the class) - Must be able to lift 50 pounds - Ability to work a split shift Preferred Qualifications: - Degree in Child Care, teaching or related area of study Required Skills: CPR certification, First Aid certification, Bookkeeping, relate with children and adults, Willingness to fulfill program goals Benefits: 203 (includes 13 paid holidays), Take any required online training classes (Gateways), Become CPR and First Aid certified (Project SCOPE will provide the class)