Position Type: Support Staff (Non-Licensed)/Volunteer/Mentor Coordinator
Date Posted: 4/11/2025
Location: South Side Elementary
Date Available: August 2025
District: Champaign Unit 4 School District
Our Mission - Positively transforming learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and excellence.
Qualifications - Associate Degree (required), Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
- Knowledge and ability to work with community and local businesses
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with diverse populations
- Computer skills, including familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite
- Solid organizational skills
- Willing to take initiative
Compensation - The hourly wage for this position is determined based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Champaign Educational Support Professionals, which is available on our website. The District gives experienced employees up to 20 years of experience credit for service outside the District if it is directly related to their position. 100% of an employee's contributions to IMRF are currently paid by the Board of Education. There are opportunities for employees to earn additional compensation during the regular school year and in the summer.
Application Deadline - This position will remain posted until the hiring process is complete; however, interviews may be conducted after April 15, 2025, so interested applicants should submit their materials ASAP to ensure consideration.
Important Notes - General hours are between 9:00am - 3:00pm, but must have flexibility and be willing to work occasional evenings.
- The work calendar is 10 hours/week from mid-August to early June.
- This position is for the upcoming school year.
More About Our Community - 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.
Want to Learn More? - 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 . Please include your résumé.
Attachment(s):
- Mentor-Volunteer Site Coordinator 2014-08-07.pdf