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Position Title: Program Assistant (Whiz Kids)
Department: Community Education (COM)
Division: Workforce Development (WOD)
Employee Status: Part Time (up to 20 hours a week as directed) (Beginning Summer 2026)
Type: N/A
Grade: N/A
Salary: $15.00 hourly
FLSA: Non-exempt
Issued: 4/2026
Employment Notice: Rock Valley College does not offer sponsorship for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
Application Deadline: June 12th, 2026

Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Manager of Community Education; Functional Supervision is also received from Whiz Kids Instructors
 

Job Summary:
Program Assistants support the daily operations of summer Whiz Kid youth Camps by Assisting instructors, supervising transitions, supporting students, and ensuring smooth logistics throughout the day. This role does not involve teaching or curriculum delivery. The Whiz Kids Program Assistants will generally work one 4-hour shift per day.
 

Program Schedule:
Whiz Kids operates from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and Noon to 4:00 pm; Monday through Friday during the following weeks:
June 15 18, 2026
June 22 26, 2026
July 6 10, 2026
July 13 17, 2026
July 20 24, 2026
June 27 31, 2026
August 3 7, 2026
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Related duties may be assigned.
- Serve as a floater between classrooms or be assigned to a specific classroom for depending on program needs
- Assist instructors with non-instructional needs, including: distributing materials and supplies and troubleshooting minor issues (technology setup, room readiness)
- Provide supplemental support to students as directed by the instructor
- Student supervision & engagement
- Support student check-in
- Supervise students during lunch periods and movement across campus
- Maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment at all times
- Gather and distribute morning and afternoon supplies for classes
- Assist with printing, copying, and material preparation
- Monitor shared spaces (hallways, lunchroom) to ensure student safety and appropriate behavior
- Respond promptly to instructor or program coordinator requests
- Report issues, concerns or incidents to supervisory staff
- Assist with lunchtime supervision during assigned periods: 12:00-1:00
- Maintain professionalism when interacting with students, family, instructors, and staff
- Follow all college and youth program policies and procedures
- Demonstrate reliability, flexibility, and clear communication
- Be proactive, observant, and responsible to the needs of the program
 

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

Minimum Qualifications
Experience working with youth ages 5 14 as a caregiver, coach, tutor, etc.
Enjoy working with youth in a variety of settings.
A sense of professionalism and willingness to communicate with other staff as well as parents in accordance with FERPA guidelines.
Two years of high school
Age 16+
 

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a classroom setting and occasionally works outside.
 

Physical Demands
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or equipment, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.