KINDERGARTEN READINESS CAMP SUPPORT STAFF (Multiple Positions Available)

Urbana School District #116

TITLE: Kindergarten Readiness Camp Support Staff (Multiple Positions Available)

LOCATION: Thomas Paine Elementary School

SUPERVISOR: Family Engagement & Kindergarten Coordinator in collaboration with the Director of Family Engagement and Student Supports

SUPERVISES: Students

JOB SUMMARY: The Kindergarten Readiness Camp Support Staff will provide additional

support and supervision to incoming Kindergarten students participating in summer programming.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Answer questions and provide a reteach of information to students participating in the program.
• Actively participate in the program contribute to daily instruction and complete all assigned tasks.
• Initiate and encourage students attending the program. Maintain a positive relationship with the students and staff working in the program.
• Ask for guidance and assistance from the coordinator when unable to assist a student.
• Monitor and supervise the students within assigned areas of the school.
• Support positive approaches for dealing with student behavior.
• Utilize de-escalation strategies when needed.
• Arrive and depart on time for your scheduled work.
• Perform other duties as assigned. (i.e.: taking attendance meal counts program arrival and departure).

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• Associates Degree or 60 hours of college credit required
• Bachelors degree preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Experience working in a school setting
• Prior experience working for USD 116 Summer Programming is preferred
• Internal applicants only

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• De-escalation strategies social and emotional learning strategies and relationship building skills
• Leadership skills
• Position requires self-initiative and active engagement and participation throughout the day.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Daily hours 7:45am-12:15pm Monday-Friday August 3-7 2026
• Hourly pay $22 with 2 hours of pay for planning
• Position is for one week only- Monday-Friday August 3-7 2026
• Specific hours to be determined by the program coordinator &/or building administrator.
• Arrive prior to students and leave after students have been dismissed.
• Orientation meeting scheduled prior to the start of the program

START & END DATE: 7:45am-12:15pm Monday-Friday August 3-7 2026

JOB CONTACT INFORMATION:

Kelly Allen

Family Engagement and Kindergarten Coordinator

Required Experience:

Staff IC