Top 22 Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Jobs in Springfield, IL

Child Development Assistant I
Lincoln Land Community College —Springfield, IL
- $17.45 - $21.89 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Current TB test
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
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Classroom Assistant
Regional Office of Education 51 —Springfield, IL
- Classroom
- Associate's degree
- Entry level
Paraprofessional (SASED Central School)
Regional Office of Education 51 —Springfield, IL
- $19.35 an hour
- Classroom
- Public school
- Entry level
Paraprofessional
Regional Office of Education 51 —Springfield, IL
- Full-time
- Public school
- Middle school
- Entry level
Teacher
Springfield Urban League —Springfield, IL
- $20.33 - $30.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Serving
- Working with individuals with disabilities
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Paraprofessional
TRI CITY CUSD #1 —Buffalo, IL
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Head Start Teacher Assistant (0-5)
Springfield Urban League —Springfield, IL
- $16.50 - $21.40 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Driver's License
- Preschool
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Elementary Paraprofessional
Regional Office of Education 51 —Springfield, IL
- $16 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Current TB test
- High school diploma or GED
Special Needs Asssistant
Springfield Urban League —Springfield, IL
- $16.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Special Education Aide Positions
Regional Office of Education 51 —Springfield, IL
- Teaching Certification
- Public school
- Entry level
JH/HS Paraprofessional
Regional Office of Education 51 —Springfield, IL
- $16 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Current TB test
- High school diploma or GED
Special Education Paraprofessional Grades 6-12
Regional Office of Education 51 —Springfield, IL
- Classroom
- Public school
- Entry level
6-12 Special Education Paraprofessional
Regional Office of Education 51 —Springfield, IL
- $15 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Current TB test
- Teaching Certification
Substitute Teaching Assistant
Lincoln Land Community College —Springfield, IL
- $13 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Childcare
- Current TB test
- Paid time off
Academic Peer Assistant, Student Worker
Lincoln Land Community College —Springfield, IL
- Classroom
- Criminal background check
- Entry level
PreK Paraprofessional
Care-O-sel Childcare & Education —Virden, IL
- From $22,660 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Professional development assistance
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Child Development Assistant I

Lincoln Land Community College -
Springfield, IL

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$17.45 - $21.89 an hour
5 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

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

Hours Worked Per Week

Work Schedule

Hours may vary between 7:30-5:30; Monday-Friday

Remote Work Availability

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.

Lincoln Land Community College

ATTN: 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?

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?

Reference Requests

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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

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.

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Elementary Paraprofessional

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JH/HS Paraprofessional

Special Education Paraprofessional Grades 6-12

6-12 Special Education Paraprofessional

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