Attention D15 residents interested in working part-time with school-age children: employment opportunities are available across the District, and likely at your neighborhood school!
 
The Palatine and Rolling Meadows Park Districts are currently recruiting qualified staff for District 15's Children's Activity, Recreation, and Enrichment Program, or C.A.R.E.

C.A.R.E. is a collaborative venture between District 15 and the park districts that provides high-quality and affordable before- and after-school childcare to students in kindergarten through sixth grade in each D15 elementary school.

During the 2015-16 school year, enrollment in this incredibly popular program increased from about 650 students to around 850, as the park districts significantly increased their staffing to accommodate a greater number of students. To continue to offer this program at this level -- and to potentially reduce waiting lists that still exist at some D15 schools -- they are now seeking to hire parents, grandparents, high school students, or any D15 community members who ...

• Are at least 17 years old and have a desire to work with school-age children.
• Are caring, positive, punctual, dependable, enthusiastic, and energetic role models.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills and can effectively communicate to and build strong relationships with children and adults.
• Can interact with and supervise children, and can plan and implement a variety of age-appropriate recreational, enrichment, and group activities.
• Care about and can attend to individual participants' needs.
• Can attend training and staff meetings and follow all Park District and District 15 policies and procedures.

When school is in session, C.A.R.E.'s before-school program begins at 7 a.m. each weekday morning, and runs until the school day begins at each site. C.A.R.E.'s after-school program begins when each school dismisses in the afternoon, and runs until 6 p.m. each evening. C.A.R.E. staff typically work between 15 and 23 hours a week, and their pay ranges from $8.25 to $10.50 per hour depending upon their experience.
 
If this kind of part-time employment opportunity interests you, don't hesitate. Visit the employment sections of the Palatine and Rolling Meadows Park Districts' websites to learn more or to apply to become part of District 15's C.A.R.E. staff.