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Springfield School District 186

Lead Child Development Associate - Enos Elementary

Pay: $43,555/yr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Springfield, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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What they do

A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.

$36,080 / year median in Illinois

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Lead Child Development Associate - Enos Elementary Springfield School District 186 Project SCOPE - Springfield, Illinois Job Details

Job ID:

5849251

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jul 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

DAYS PER YEAR

204 (includes 13 paid holidays)

HOURS PER DAY

REQUIREMENTS/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. Prefer Degree in Child Care, teaching or related area of study - MUST HAVE 60 college credits. 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 7am-10:30am / 2:30pm-6pm.

SPECIFIC 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 school's rules and staff members. Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator or Assistant Coordinator.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$20.94 Per Hour