"Seasonal Part -Time Onsite ECE Job Coach - Casual - Oakton College"

Location: Des Plaines, IL

Category: Casual

Posted On: Wed Aug 20 2025

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 working
• Assist daycare staff with student management
• Work collaboratively with facility Director and Managers

Job Requirements:

• Illinois Paraprofessional license, substitute teaching license, professional Educator license, or Certified Behavioral Therapist
• Experience assisting with special education students
• Willing and able to meet the needs of students
• Must be enthusiastic about working with a special needs population
• Willingness to learn and assist in the evolution of this new pilot program

Additional Information:

Oakton College is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we seek a broad spectrum of candidates, including minorities, veterans, women and people with disabilities. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Oakton is committed to maintaining an environment free from harassment and discrimination for all and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (gender), sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, and reprisal or any other protected status. Further, Oakton does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational, employment, or extracurricular activity.

Training Dates: November 18 - December 16, 2025
Location: New Trier Childcare Center (Bright Horizons Northfield)
Days/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00am-11:00am and 11:00am -1:00pm
Pay: $25/hr.