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

• 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

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.

Out-of-State Employment Defined:

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.

Oakton College's primary location of operation is in the state of Illinois. An "out-of-state employee" is defined as an employee of Oakton College whose primary work location is outside of the state of Illinois. State taxes, employment tax, and worker's compensation provisions vary from state to state and require payroll compliance with these various rules.

Allowable States for Out-of-State Employment:

All employees must maintain their primary residence in Illinois, Indiana, or a reciprocal state with Illinois. Reciprocal states include Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Illinois has tax agreements with these reciprocal states. Employees may have their primary residence in Indiana since Indiana is adjacent to Illinois.

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About Oakton College

Educate. Empower. Transform At Oakton College, we know education changes lives - and that starts with the people who make it happen. For more than 50 years, we've built a welcoming and inclusive community where students from all backgrounds and experiences thrive. We're looking for passionate educators, professionals and leaders to join our team. Whether in the classroom, student support, or behind the scenes, your talents and expertise will make a difference and shape the future. We provide dynamic learning environments that empower students and employees alike with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie and a Health Careers Education Center in Evanston. As a proud institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Oakton is more than a college - it's a place where innovation, equity and lifelong learning drive everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and embrace new ideas and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and student-centered culture. Explore career opportunities at Oakton College.

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