Calvin Christian School
Location
South Holland, Illinois
Salary
$15 - $17 / HOUR
The Extended Care Teacher’s Aide supports the lead teacher by providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment, assisting with student check-in/out, implementing routines, and supporting academic activities. This role is crucial in maintaining an organized classroom and fostering student growth in alignment with the school's mission.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred coursework in Education or Child Development, and beneficial experience in childcare or education settings. Essential qualifications include strong organizational and communication skills, teamwork ability, and a commitment to the program's Christian values.
Since 1912, God has been calling his people together here in South Holland to intentionally love and learn together with a deep hope for the world in which we live.
Calvin Christian School exists to educate God's children to boldly follow Christ for kingdom service.
We are a diverse group of Christians working together to help children achieve academic excellence and grow in faith in order to answer God’s call to transform the world.
The Extended Care Teacher’s Aide supports the Extended Care Teacher in providing a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment for children. This role involves assisting with student supervision, managing daily routines, supporting academic activities, and maintaining a positive, organized classroom setting. The aide plays a crucial role in extending the warmth and care of home and contributing to the mission of fostering students' growth and development. Please note that this position is hiring for the Fall of 2026-27.
High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework in Education or Child Development preferred. Experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting is beneficial. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks. Commitment to the mission and values of Calvin Christian’s Extended Care Program. Familiarity with Christian teachings and Reformed perspective is a plus.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to bend, squat, and climb as required for cleaning and maintenance tasks Ability to perform repetitive motions as necessary for clean
Pay & Benefits This position is a part-time hourly position. Hourly rate ranges between $15-$17 (commensurate with experience). This role is not eligible for benefits but does accrue Self-Care Time (SCT) per school policy.
Travel Requirements No regular travel required.
Working Conditions Work is performed in and around the school campus. Must be able to work indoors and outdoors at moderate noise levels.
Market context
Illinois classroom teacher roles are typically in steady demand, especially in districts seeking candidates who can support diverse student needs and communicate clearly with families and staff. This type of role is competitive because employers often look for classroom experience plus related backgrounds such as sociology, psychology, counseling, or education, and bilingual skills in English, Spanish, or Portuguese can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your resume to highlight public speaking experience and weekend availability if you have it.
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