Recreation Leader/Kids Plus Summer Program - 8.0 hours/day - up to 16 positions available (based upon student enrollment)
Champaign Unit 4 Schools
Software Engineering, Data Science
Champaign, IL, USA
Posted on Feb 20, 2026
Recreation Leader/Kids Plus Summer Program - 8.0 hours/day - up to 16 positions available (based upon student enrollment)
3.5 out of 5 stars
504 East Grove Street, Champaign, IL 61820
$17.80 an hour - Seasonal
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- Positively transforming learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and excellence.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Good human relations and communication skills
- Ability to be flexible to meet the needs and interests of children but also adhere to expectations of the program
- Reliable transportation
- Must be dependable, punctual, and committed to showing up for students and team members
- Available to work all 7 weeks
- Experience working with children 5-12 years of age (preferred)
- This position will remain posted until the hiring process is complete; however, interviews may be conducted after February 18, 2026, so interested applicants should submit their materials ASAP to ensure consideration.
- This position is for the District's Kids Plus Summer Program, which will be located at TBD.
- Summer Camp runs Monday through Thursday from June 3, 2026 through July 16, 2026.
- Student Contact Hours will be from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Staff will be expected to be on duty (and will be paid) from 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., with a one hour unpaid lunch break.
- Initial required training (paid) will be June 1, 2026 and June 2, 2026 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m at the Douglas Branch Library (504 E. Grove Street, Champaign, IL).
- Recreation Leaders will be paid at the rate of $17.80/hour.
- Please contact Teresa Blanden (blandete@u4sd.org) or Christine Borrmann (borrmach@u4sd.org) with questions about this position.
- Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life. The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.
- If you want to learn more about this position or other career opportunities in Champaign Unit 4 Schools, please contact our Assistant Director of Human Resources & Employee Engagement, Ms. Nancy Whitehouse, at whitehna@u4sd.org. Please include your résumé.
JobID: 2272
Position Type:
Summer School Positions/Kids Plus Before & After School Program
Summer School Positions/Kids Plus Before & After School Program
Date Posted:
2/12/2026
2/12/2026
Location:
Mellon Building - Kids Plus Program
Mellon Building - Kids Plus Program
Date Available:
June 2026
June 2026
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