Child Development Assistant I

Toggle navigation Home Search Jobs Job Alerts Log In /Create Account Help Hiring Process Maps Tour of LLCC Child Development Assistant I Bookmark this Requisition Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. This position will be open until filled: however, applications must be received on or before June 30, 2026 to be considered during the initial review window. Onsite interviews will begin July 14, 2026. Anticipated start date for this position is August 15, 2026. If you have a college degree or credits, please upload copies of your transcripts to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application. If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.

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Human Resources P.O. Box 19256 Springfield, IL 62794 Position Details Position Information Quick Link https://llcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/9484 Position Title Child Development Assistant I Full Time or Part Time Full Time Months Worked Per Year 12 Hours Worked Per Week 40 Work Schedule Hours may vary between 7:30-5:30; Monday-Friday Remote Work Availability No Job Description Summary Do you have experience teaching young children? Come join LLCC's nationally accredited Child Development Center! The Child Development Assistant will perform duties necessary to support the teaching and learning effort of the Child Development Center, including assisting teachers with implementing the daily activities; reporting health concerns to classroom teachers; assisting in maintaining a clean safe and healthy classrooms; helping Assistant Director in monitoring kitchen and classroom supplies; performing laundry duties; and preparing breakfast, supplements and catered meals. As a staff member at LLCC's Child Development Center, you can look forward to 7 paid holidays a year, paid winter break, 4-day work week in the summer for 12 weeks, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and starting with 10 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Staff can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. You can view all the benefits on our website . Come join our team and experience success at LLCC ! Starting salary will likely be in the range of $17.45/hour ($36,288/year) and $20.19/hour ($41,985/year) with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within the range based on level of experience. IF the person hired meets preferred qualifications, they may be placed at the Child Development Assistant II level with a starting salary in the range of $18.91/hour ($39,342/year) and $21.89/hour ($45,535/year) dependent upon education, training, experience and skills in comparison to existing LLCC staff in the same pay range. Promotion to Child Development Assistant II is available to Child Development Assistant I staff who obtain their ECE Credential Level II. Employees can take the courses necessary to obtain this credential at LLCC at no cost by utilizing the tuition waiver and educational assistance benefits. LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment. Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Two years previous experience in a child care setting. Must enroll in coursework/training to attain an ECE Credential Level II or higher. At least 18 years of age. Ability to obtain Food Service Sanitation Certificate. Current physical and TB test and current record of immunizations including 1 dose of Tdap and 2 doses of MMR vaccine or evidence of immunity to MMR . Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check, drug-screen, physical, and functional capacity exam. Preferred Qualifications Associate's degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education or equivalent. ECE Credential Level 4 and Paraprofessional Licensure. Physical Requirements Carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Stand for long periods of time. Walk up to 1 mile. Grip, hold and pinch small objects. Dexterity to reach, bend, squat, stoop and kneel on a regular basis. Frequent climbing (ex. ladders, stairs). Position Salary Starting salary will likely be in the range of $17.45/hour ($36,288/year) and $20.19/hour ($41,985/year) with an excellent benefits package. Requisition Detail Information Open Date 06/17/2026 Last Day to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants This position will be open until filled: however, applications must be received on or before June 30, 2026 to be considered during the initial review window. Onsite interviews will begin July 14, 2026. Anticipated start date for this position is August 15, 2026. If you have a college degree or credits, please upload copies of your transcripts to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application. If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.

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Human Resources P.O. Box 19256 Springfield, IL 62794 Job Duties Description of Job Duty Assist teachers in the implementation of daily activities to meet the planning goals and objectives. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Facilitate the learning process for children through discussion, open-ended questions, exploration, and discovery. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Remain sensitive to the needs of both parents and children and respect the diversity reflected in families including use of ethical guidelines established by the NAEYC Code of Ethics. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Set up activities according to daily lesson plans as assigned. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Clean, organize and replace current day's activities and prepare materials for the next day according to the daily lesson plan. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Report health concerns to the classroom teachers and assist in gathering information for child assessments. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Assist teachers in maintaining a clean, safe and healthy classroom environment for children. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Assist in monitoring kitchen and classroom supplies. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Determine the table counts prior to each meal. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Ready catered meals for serving and prepare breakfast and snacks. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Clean and sanitize the kitchen work area, including dishes, utensils, equipment, etc. in compliance with public health regulations. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Perform laundry duties as needed. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Maintain membership and actively participate in professional organizations Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Participate in staff meetings, in-service training sessions and parent meetings. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Document 20 clock hours of professional development training each year through attendance of Child Development courses, workshops, conferences and lectures that coordinates with the goals established through your annual individualized professional development plan. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Duty? No Description of Job Duty Assist in the college planning and assessment program by developing annual work unit objectives that impact long-range priority goals. Essential Duty? No Reference Requests A document provided by a reference in support of a job application. Reference Request Details Require Applicants to submit references for this position? Yes Last day a reference provider can submit a recommendation Minimum number of references 3 Maximum number of references Applicant Special Instructions Please provide the names of three people with whom you have worked or trained who have knowledge of your work-related abilities. Relatives are not acceptable references. Please include at least one current or previous supervisor . Requisition Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). Have you previously worked at LLCC? If so, please provide title and dates of employment. (Open Ended Question) Are you legally eligible for employment in the United States and can you provide proof upon hire? Yes No LLCC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment Visa status (e.g. H1B Visa status)? LLCC is not an E-Verify employer. Yes No Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent? Yes No Do you have at least two years previous experience in a child care setting? Yes No If given the opportunity, would you be willing and able to complete courses at LLCC (no expense) to earn the ECE Credential for promotion to Child Development Assistant- Level II? (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Transcripts Miscellaneous 1 Certifications/Licenses Lincoln Land Community College 5250 Shepherd Rd Springfield, IL 62703

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