Normal, Illinois, Illinois, United States Off Campus Title:

Before Care Supervisor & Teaching Assistant at

Mulberry School Employee Classification:

Student Help Regular Division Name:

Finance and Planning Department:

Mulberry Grade School Job Summary Mulberry School is seeking an enthusiastic Illinois State University student eligible for Federal Work-Study to serve as a Before Care Supervisor for our preschool and kindergarten program. Gain valuable experience, build your resume, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners! This position is ideal for students pursuing degrees in Education, Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, or related fields who are looking to gain hands-on experience working with young children. Qualified applicants may have the opportunity to receive additional daytime hours as a Teaching Assistant, providing valuable experience in an early childhood classroom setting.

Responsibilities:

Supervise children ages 3-5 during our Before Care program. Provide a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment before the school day begins. Facilitate age-appropriate activities, games, and free play. Assist with student arrival and classroom transitions. Communicate professionally with staff and families. Follow school safety procedures and expectations. Additional Information Student employees are eligible to participate in the University's 403(b) Plan. More information can be found here. Pay Rate $16/hour

• 17/hour Required Qualifications
• Applicants for this position MUST have been awarded Federal Work Study money for the 2026
• 2027 academic year.

Those who have not been awarded Federal Work Study cannot be considered for these positions. Must be enrolled at Illinois State University. Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently. Enjoy working with young children. Previous experience with children is required. Must successfully complete required federal background checks. Work Hours 15-20 hours per week. Monday-Friday 6:45AM

• 9:00AM Proposed Starting Date August 2026 Special Instructions for Applicants

INQUIRE ONLY IF YOU HAVE WORK STUDY.

Applicants do not have the ability to apply through the recruitment system. Please follow the instructions listed in the "contact information" section of the posting in order to formally apply to the off campus position. Contact Information for Applicants Please submit your resume and work-study eligibility information to: Mulberry School info@mulberryschool.org Important Information for Applicants This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources. In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment. Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment. Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held. International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions. Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence. If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.