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Day Program Jobs in Round Lake, IL (NOW HIRING)

KESHET

QIDP

Highland Park, IL · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

GADOL Day Program / Highland Park REPORTS TO: Director of Day Program JOB STATUS: Full-time / Exempt / Salary POSITION SUMMARY: The primary purpose of the QIDP is to provide case management services ...

KESHET

QIDP

Highland Park, IL

$20.75 - $27/hr

GADOL Day Program / Highland Park REPORTS TO: Director of Day Program JOB STATUS: Full-time / Exempt / Salary POSITION SUMMARY: The primary purpose of the QIDP is to provide case management services ...

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How much do day program jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for day program in Round Lake, IL is $50,218.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,400.00 and $57,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a day program?

A Day Program job involves supporting individuals with disabilities, seniors, or those needing assistance in a structured daytime setting. Responsibilities typically include facilitating activities, providing personal care, fostering social engagement, and ensuring a safe environment. Staff may assist with life skills development, educational programs, and community outings. The goal is to enhance participants' quality of life and promote independence.

What are the typical daily responsibilities in a day program position?

In a Day Program role, your daily responsibilities generally include planning and facilitating group activities, supporting individual client goals, and assisting with daily living skills when needed. You may also be responsible for documenting progress, communicating with family members or care managers, and helping to create a safe and engaging environment. Collaboration with other staff, therapists, and sometimes community partners is common to ensure well-rounded support for participants. The role can be dynamic and rewarding, providing opportunities to make a real impact in clients' lives through structured routines and creative programming.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a day program position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Day Program role, you need a background in social services, special education, or a related field, supported by experience working with individuals with developmental or behavioral challenges. Knowledge of individualized support planning, data documentation systems, and certifications such as CPR/First Aid are often required. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and effective teamwork make employees excel in this position. These abilities are crucial for delivering meaningful support, ensuring client safety, and fostering a positive group environment.

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Infographic showing various Day Program job openings in Round Lake, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,218 per year, or $24.1 per hour.

Extended School Day Care Staff

Prairie Crossing Charter School

Grayslake, IL • On-site

$16/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Prairie Crossing Charter School (PCCS) is currently accepting applications for Extended School Day program staff for the 2026-2027 school year. PCCS's team culture is one that CARES. We seek to bring on a talented individual who is collaborative, aware, respectful, empowering, and sustainable. We work hard to create child-centered classrooms by consistently practicing differentiated instruction, using integrated units, and implementing authentic assessments to evaluate student growth.

Benefits of Joining the PCCS Team

Education for Sustainability 

This is what makes PCCS successful. Along with meeting and exceeding the Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, PCCS seeks to meet and exceed Education for Sustainability (EfS) Benchmarks for Individual and Social Learning in equipping our students to become community-centered and environmentally responsible.  It's what our problem, project, and place-based learning approach is all about. We provide children with a personalized education experience, where they learn the value of community and the environment so they can make a positive difference for themselves and their communities

Constant Improvement

PCCS staff have the opportunity to develop their skills through professional development sessions. Our collaborative environment is rooted in student achievement data and focused on improving instructional practice and student learning. These opportunities allow us to build a vibrant professional learning community where we can sharpen our skills and have fun.

Collaboration

We are constantly building a professional learning community where staff are having the hard conversations and we are pushing each other to get better at our craft.

Exemplary Colleagues

When you decide to join the PCCS team, you are choosing to work with award-winning professionals who strive together to Create Natural Leaders. We believe that children are our best hope to improve the world, if you do too, we want you to join our team.

Job Description

  • Ensuring a safe environment for children and supervising their activities. 
  • Foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive environment.
  • Planning and leading recreational and educational activities. 
  • Providing support and guidance with homework assignments. 
  • Offering a listening ear and a supportive presence for children. 
  • Working with other staff members and potentially with parents to address the needs of children. 
  • Implementing behavior plans and other guidelines provided by school staff or program coordinators. 
  • Administrative tasks like taking attendance or maintaining program records and supplies.
  • Ensures children depart with an authorized person.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

               Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • A positive and engaging attitude.
  • Physically activethis role will involve walking, running, and playing with the kids.
  • Ability to organize and coordinate work and materials.
  • Flexible to adapt to different situations and needs of children.
  • Clear and effective communication with children, parents, and other staff. 
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others. 
  • Dependable availability from school dismissal until 6 PM.
  • Ability to pass a background check. 
  • Experience in a school-age care setting is a plus

Pay and Work Schedule

Base rate: Starts @ $16 an hour

Work Schedule and Hours:

  • The position is from mid-August to the first part of June. 
  • Monday through Friday: 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
  • 15 early release days throughout the school year: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Occasional coverage of before care (6:30 am to 7:40 am) or Kindergarten EnrichMe (1:00 pm to 3:30 pm)

PCCS is an equal-opportunity employer and fully embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better we will be.



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