Part -Time Early Childhood Education Onsite Job Coach -...

Job Description: Oakton College is looking for an enthusiastic Part-Time Onsite Job Coach to assist with students who are participating in a Gateways Level 1 Early Childhood Education program. This program provides neurodiverse students who are enrolled in transitional programs, with an opportunity to have a paid internship in the early childhood education industry. In this short-term position, the Onsite Job Coach will assist daycare staff with guiding and managing students during their 4-week engagement.Essential Functions of the Position:The primary role of this position is to assist in maintaining an environment conducive to learning and workingAssist daycare staff with student managementWork collaboratively with facility Director and ManagersRequirements: Illinois Paraprofessional license, substitute teaching license, professional Educator license, or equivalent experienceExperience assisting with special education studentsWilling and able to meet the needs of studentsMust be enthusiastic about working with a special needs populationWillingness to learn and assist in the evolution of this new pilot programAdditional Information: Training Dates: April 28 - May 21, 2026Location: New Trier Childcare Center (Bright Horizons Northfield)Days/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 AM-1:00 PMPay: $25/hrThose who have additional questions, please reach out to Aira Alcantara, Workforce Development Program Manager: (847) 376-7183, information regarding employment eligibility, please visit our employment at Oakton web page.Equal Opportunity EmployerApplication Instructions: Please be sure to have a current resume, cover letter, and list of, at least, three (3) professional references with contact information prepared to submit with your application.Oakton College conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law and in accordance with the Illinois Department of Human Rights Conviction Record Protection Act of March 2021.Posted positions may be removed from the Oakton website without notice when it is determined that no additional applicants are required.Oakton College does not utilize E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.

Created: 2026-04-02