Librarian needed full-time with fringe benefits in the Learning Resource Center at Kankakee Community College.

Duties include providing reference services, bibliographic instruction and orientations, Interlibrary Loan, material selection, and collaboration with faculty for collection development, as well as assisting with cataloging and circulation services; LRC displays; developing and staffing reference desk schedule including training; writing grants; and maintaining appropriate records and reports.
 
Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS) from an ALA-accredited program or pursuing MLS and nearing completion required.  At least three to five years of related work experience required; academic library experience preferred.  Collection development experience in a variety of subjects desirable. Computer experience using Microsoft Office or comparable applications required.  Experience with electronic information retrieval systems and automated library systems required; Voyager experience preferred.  Excellent oral and written communication skills required; ability to communicate in other languages desirable.
 
To apply: E-mail your cover letter, resume, and completed application (available on-line) to: hr@kcc.edu .  Unofficial transcripts will be required at the time of interview. Review of applications begins immediately and will be considered until the position is filled.

KCC encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC’s student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

KCC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer
KCC is a smoke-free environment

Kankakee Community College invites applications for part-time instructors to teach in a variety of adult education areas, including Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Education Development (GED), English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL), and community education.  ABE instructs students reading below the ninth grade level; GED instructs students reading at or above the ninth grade level; and ESL instructs English as a second language to students who are at various proficiency levels. Instruction locations are Kankakee Community College and various other locations in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties. 

All instructors will conduct the intake process; provide academic instruction, evaluation, and follow-up for State reporting.  Community education instructors generally provide instruction in the areas of basic computer literacy; job search and job retention skills; customer services; and/or career exploration/awareness skills.

ABE/GED/ESL Instructors - Bachelor's degree required; major in adult education preferred.  Certificate from State Board and prior adult teaching experience preferred.  Training and experience in the individual learning methodology in basic academic skills area of reading, writing, and mathematics preferred.

Community Education Instructors - Bachelor's degree required.  Prior adult teaching experience preferred.

Salary rate is $27.70 per hour.

To apply: e-mail cover letter, resume, and a completed application to: hr@kcc.edu or apply in person in the Human Resources office. Unofficial transcripts will be required at the time of interview. Review of applications begins immediately and will be considered until the positions are filled.

KCC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The college encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC’s student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

PART-TIME INSTRUCTORS needed at Kankakee Community College to teach computer software courses in the Administrative Assistant and Computer Information Systems Programs, during the spring, 2010 semester.
 
In conjunction with a full-time faculty member, the division chairperson or program director, selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate learning in the program assigned.  Prepares and reviews course objectives and provides students with a syllabus for each course taught.  Conducts appropriate activities for assigned classes.  Evaluates student performance and maintains attendance and grade records for assigned classes.  Provides students with additional or advisory help on an individual basis or provides tutoring for the student.  Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

Bachelor's degree or comparable work experience required.  Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and with the use of instructional technologies desirable; prior community college teaching experience preferred.

The college encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC's student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

If interested, email cover letter and resume to: hr@kcc.edu. Unofficial transcripts and a completed application (also available online) will be required at the time of interview.
                      
Screening begins immediately and continues until the positions are filled.

Kankakee Community College invites applications for a part-time Millwright instructor for the spring 2010 semester.

In conjunction with a full-time faculty member or the division chairperson or program director, selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate learning in the program assigned.  Prepares and reviews course objectives and provides students with a syllabus for each course taught.  Conducts appropriate activities for assigned classes.  Evaluates student performance and maintains attendance and grade records for assigned classes.  Provides students with additional or advisory help on an individual basis or provides tutoring for the student.  Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

Qualifications:
Associate’s degree in millwright technology or the equivalent is required.  Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher is desirable. Prior community college teaching experience preferred.

KCC encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC’s student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

To apply: e-mail cover letter, resume and a completed application to: hr@kcc.edu.  The application form is located on our website www.kcc.edu/jobs.  Unofficial transcripts will be required at the time of interview.  Review of applications begins immediately and will be considered until the position is filled.

Kankakee Community College invites applications for a part-time Welding Technology instructor for the spring 2010 semester.

In conjunction with a full-time faculty member or the division chairperson or program director, selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate learning in the program assigned.  Prepares and reviews course objectives and provides students with a syllabus for each course taught.  Conducts appropriate activities for assigned classes.  Evaluates student performance and maintains attendance and grade records for assigned classes.  Provides students with additional or advisory help on an individual basis or provides tutoring for the student.  Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

Qualifications:
Associate’s degree in welding technology or the equivalent is required.  Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher is desirable. Prior community college teaching experience preferred.

KCC encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC’s student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

To apply: e-mail cover letter, resume and a completed application to: hr@kcc.edu.  The application form is located on our website www.kcc.edu/jobs.  Unofficial transcripts will be required at the time of interview.  Review of applications begins immediately and will be considered until the position is filled.

PART-TIME NURSING INSTRUCTORS needed to teach clinical rotations in the following areas:  Maternal/Child Health; Medical/Surgical Nursing; Long-Term Care for Kankakee Community College during the fall semester.

In conjunction with a full-time faculty member, the division chairperson, or program director, selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate learning in the program assigned.  Prepares and reviews course objectives and provides students with a syllabus for each course taught.  Conducts appropriate activities for assigned classes.  Evaluates student performance and maintains attendance and grade records for assigned classes.  Provides students with additional or advisory help on an individual basis or provides tutoring for the student.  Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

Registered nurse with a current Illinois license who meets one of the following required: at least one semester of formal teaching experience or verification of attendance at the Department Train the Trainer workshop. Medical surgical or long term care experience.  Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and with the use of instructional technologies desirable; prior community college teaching experience preferred.

KCC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The college encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC's student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

If interested, email cover letter and resume to: hr@kcc.edu.  Unofficial transcripts and a completed application (also available online) will be required at the time of interview.

Screening begins immediately and continues until the positions are filled.

Assistant Professor of Nursing- Nursing Assistant Program

KCC is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as an assistant professor of Nursing for the Nursing Assistant program. This position will teach the evening IDPH Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program at Kankakee Community College starting January, 2010. 

Instructor requirements include: Illinois RN license, minimum of 2 years clinical experience caring for the elderly in a nursing facility, and completion of an IDPH approved Train the Trainer Program.  In place of the Train the Trainer Program, the instructor may have at least one semester of formal teaching experience, completion of a workshop in Alzheimer’s disease and completion of the IDPH Manual Skills Workshop.  Prior teaching in a college setting and a master’s degree in Nursing are strongly preferred.

KCC encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC’s student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.Salary determined by education and experience.

To apply: e-mail a cover letter and resume to: hr@kcc.edu.  Unofficial transcripts and a completed application will be required at the time of interview.  The position is open until filled.

Kankakee Community College is nestled on the banks of the Kankakee River, 60 miles south of Chicago. The College serves approximately 3,200 credit students each semester and is dedicated to the mission of enhancing quality of life through learning.  Though KCC is located in a growing tri-city metropolitan area, the college serves a largely rural district.  The college boasts a 177-acre beautifully landscaped, tree-filled campus with more than 50 acres of buildings, parking, roads and athletic fields as well as 125 acres of open area and farmland.

Kankakee Community College is seeking RNs who are interested in educating the next generations of health care workers. 

Adjunct faculty to teach day and evening clinical for the certified nursing assistant program are needed for fall/spring 2009-2010 semesters.

The college will pay for the required IDPH approved training course for those qualified individuals who are selected. 

To be eligible for this position, individuals must meet the following criteria:

.  Be a licensed, registered nurse for at least 2 years in the State of Illinois
.  Possess one year of experience in one of the following areas:
     .extended care unit (may be adult or pediatric)
       chronic care unit
     .hospice
     .home health agency
     .long-term facility


In conjunction with a full-time faculty member or the division chairperson or program director, selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate learning in the program assigned.  Prepares and reviews course objectives and provides students with a syllabus for each course taught.  Conducts appropriate activities for assigned classes.  Evaluates student performance and maintains attendance and grade records for assigned classes.  Provides students with additional or advisory help on an individual basis or provides tutoring for the student.  Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

KCC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The college encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC's student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

To apply: email cover letter, resume, and a completed application to: hr@kcc.edu.  The application form is located on our website www.kcc.edu/jobs.  Unofficial transcripts will be required at the time of interview.  Review of applications begins immediately and will be considered until the positions are filled.

Assistant Professor of Nursing - Non–tenure track position. 
Applicants for the position of full-time Assistant Professor of Nursing needed to teach in the “Project Quick Study” grant program for the Practical Nursing Program at Kankakee Community College for the calendar year January 2010-December 2010.

KCC serves approximately 3,200 credit students each semester in a growing tri-county metropolitan area surrounded by several rural communities.  The college's 177-acre campus is nestled on the banks of the Kankakee River, 60 miles south of Chicago.

The position includes clinical and theory teaching assignments in Fundamentals and Medical-Surgical Nursing.  This individual will have the opportunity to work with fellow faculty in a grant program funded by the Grundy Livingston Kankakee Workforce Board to assist dislocated workers in attaining the practical nursing certificate.

Illinois RN license, a minimum of 2 years current clinical experience, and a Bachelor’s degree in nursing are required.

Salary is determined by education and experience.  Qualified applicants should e-mail their cover letter, resume and completed application (available on-line) to: hr@kcc.edu.  Unofficial transcripts will be required at the time of interview.  Review of applications begins immediately and will be considered until the position is filled.

KCC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.  The college encourages applications form candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC’s student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

PART-TIME INSTRUCTORS needed at Kankakee Community College to teach English, during the spring semester.

In conjunction with a full-time faculty member, the division chairperson, or program director, selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate learning in the program assigned.  Prepares and reviews course objectives and provides students with a syllabus for each course taught.  Conducts appropriate activities for assigned classes.  Evaluates student performance and maintains attendance and grade records for assigned classes.  Provides students with additional or advisory help on an individual basis or provides tutoring for the student.  Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

Master's degree in English required; prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and with the use of instructional technologies desirable; prior community college teaching experience preferred.

KCC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The college encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC's student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

If interested, email cover letter and resume to: hr@kcc.edu.  Unofficial transcripts and a completed application (also available online) will be required at the time of interview.
                      
Screening begins immediately and continues until the positions are filled.

Kankakee Community College invites applications for a part-time Art instructor for the spring, 2010 semester.

In conjunction with a full-time faculty member or the division chairperson or program director, selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate learning in the program assigned.  Prepares and reviews course objectives and provides students with a syllabus for each course taught.  Conducts appropriate activities for assigned classes.  Evaluates student performance and maintains attendance and grade records for assigned classes.  Provides students with additional or advisory help on an individual basis or provides tutoring for the student.  Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

Qualifications:
Master’s degree in art, art education, or fine arts required with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in art required.  Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and with the use of instructional technologies is desirable.   Experience in gallery work including hanging and jurying group shows and in training life-drawing models is desirable. Community college teaching experience preferred.

KCC encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC’s student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

To apply: e-mail cover letter, resume and a completed application to: hr@kcc.edu.  The application form is located on our website www.kcc.edu/jobs.  Unofficial transcripts will be required at the time of interview.  Review of applications begins immediately and will be considered until the position is filled.

Kankakee Community College invites applications for part-time Reading and Writing instructors for the spring 2010 semester.

In conjunction with a full-time faculty member or the division chairperson or program director, selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate learning in the program assigned.  Prepares and reviews course objectives and provides students with a syllabus for each course taught.  Conducts appropriate activities for assigned classes.  Evaluates student performance and maintains attendance and grade records for assigned classes.  Provides students with additional or advisory help on an individual basis or provides tutoring for the student.  Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

Qualifications:
Master's degree with emphasis in reading required.  Three years experience in teaching adults desirable.  Teaching and/or experience in a special education or special needs environment preferred.  Experience in the use of instructional technology and independent learning system or developmental education desirable. Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher is desirable. Prior community college teaching experience preferred.

KCC encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC’s student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

To apply: e-mail cover letter, resume and a completed application to: hr@kcc.edu.  The application form is located on our website www.kcc.edu/jobs.  Unofficial transcripts will be required at the time of interview.  Review of applications begins immediately and will be considered until the position is filled.

Kankakee Community College invites applications for part-time chemistry instructors.

In conjunction with a full-time faculty member or the division chairperson or program director, selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate learning in the program assigned.  Prepares and reviews course objectives and provides students with a syllabus for each course taught.  Conducts appropriate activities for assigned classes.  Evaluates student performance and maintains attendance and grade records for assigned classes.  Provides students with additional or advisory help on an individual basis or provides tutoring for the student.  Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

Qualifications:
Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in chemistry or a related field required.  Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and with the use of instructional technologies desirable; prior community college teaching experience preferred.

KCC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The college encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC's student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

To apply: email cover letter, resume, and a completed application to: hr@kcc.edu.  The application form is located on our website www.kcc.edu/jobs.  Unofficial transcripts will be required at the time of interview. 

Review of applications begins immediately and will be considered until the positions are filled.
                      

Kankakee Community College invites applications for a full-time, tenure–track faculty position beginning August, 2010.

Kankakee Community College is nestled on the banks of the Kankakee River, 60 miles south of Chicago. The College serves approximately 3,200 credit students each semester and is dedicated to the mission of enhancing quality of life through learning.  Though KCC is located in a growing tri-city metropolitan area, the college serves a largely rural district.  The college boasts a 177-acre beautifully landscaped, tree-filled campus with more than 50 acres of buildings, parking, roads and athletic fields as well as 125 acres of open area and farmland. 

    Assistant Professor – Mathematics & Economics

The instructor’s primary function is to provide instruction and assess student learning in a variety of mathematics and economics courses.  The instructor will collaborate with colleagues to maintain and develop curriculum, serve on college committees, and perform other duties appropriate for a faculty member as assigned.  The instructor is dedicated to the learning college concepts and develops programs and facilitates activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in mathematics, mathematics education and/or economics, or the equivalent with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in each discipline (mathematics and economics) is required.  Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and with the use of instructional technologies in mathematics and economics instruction is preferred.  

KCC encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC’s student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

Applications:

To apply: e-mail cover letter and resume to hr@kcc.edu.  Unofficial transcripts and a completed application (also available on-line) will be required at the time of interview.  Website:  www.kcc.edu/jobs.

KCC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.  The college encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC's student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

Review of applications begins immediately and will be considered until the position is filled.

Kankakee Community College invites applications for part-time pre-algebra, basic algebra, and intermediate algebra instructors.

In conjunction with a full-time faculty member or the division chairperson or program director, selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate learning in the program assigned.  Prepares and reviews course objectives and provides students with a syllabus for each course taught.  Conducts appropriate activities for assigned classes.  Evaluates student performance and maintains attendance and grade records for assigned classes.  Provides students with additional or advisory help on an individual basis or provides tutoring for the student.  Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in mathematics or related field; master's degree preferred.  Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and with the use of instructional technologies desirable; prior community college teaching experience preferred.

KCC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The college encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC's student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

To apply: email cover letter, resume, and a completed application to: hr@kcc.edu.  The application form is located on our website www.kcc.edu/jobs.  Unofficial transcripts will be required at the time of interview.  Review of applications begins immediately and will be considered until the positions are filled.

Kankakee Community College invites applications for part-time biology, microbiology, and anatomy & physiology instructors.

In conjunction with a full-time faculty member or the division chairperson or program director, selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate learning in the program assigned.  Prepares and reviews course objectives and provides students with a syllabus for each course taught.  Conducts appropriate activities for assigned classes.  Evaluates student performance and maintains attendance and grade records for assigned classes.  Provides students with additional or advisory help on an individual basis or provides tutoring for the student.  Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

Qualifications:
Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in biology or a related field required.  Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and with the use of instructional technologies desirable; prior community college teaching experience preferred.

KCC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The college encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC's student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

To apply: email cover letter, resume, and a completed application to: hr@kcc.edu.  The application form is located on our website www.kcc.edu/jobs.  Unofficial transcripts will be required at the time of interview.  Review of applications begins immediately and will be considered until the positions are filled.

Kankakee Community College invites applications for part-time mathematics instructors.

In conjunction with a full-time faculty member or the division chairperson or program director, selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate learning in the program assigned.  Prepares and reviews course objectives and provides students with a syllabus for each course taught.  Conducts appropriate activities for assigned classes.  Evaluates student performance and maintains attendance and grade records for assigned classes.  Provides students with additional or advisory help on an individual basis or provides tutoring for the student.  Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

Qualifications:
Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in mathematics or a related field required.  Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and with the use of instructional technologies desirable; prior community college teaching experience preferred.

KCC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The college encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC's student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

To apply: email cover letter, resume, and a completed application to: hr@kcc.edu.  The application form is located on our website www.kcc.edu/jobs.  Unofficial transcripts will be required at the time of interview.  Review of applications begins immediately and will be considered until the positions are filled.

Kankakee Community College invites applications for part-time physics instructors.

In conjunction with a full-time faculty member or the division chairperson or program director, selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate learning in the program assigned.  Prepares and reviews course objectives and provides students with a syllabus for each course taught.  Conducts appropriate activities for assigned classes.  Evaluates student performance and maintains attendance and grade records for assigned classes.  Provides students with additional or advisory help on an individual basis or provides tutoring for the student.  Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

Qualifications:
Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in physics or a related field required.  Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and with the use of instructional technologies desirable; prior community college teaching experience preferred.

KCC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The college encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC's student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

To apply: email cover letter, resume, and a completed application to: hr@kcc.edu.  The application form is located on our website www.kcc.edu/jobs.  Unofficial transcripts will be required at the time of interview.  Review of applications begins immediately and will be considered until the positions are filled.

Kankakee Community College invites applications for part-time physical science instructors.

In conjunction with a full-time faculty member or the division chairperson or program director, selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate learning in the program assigned.  Prepares and reviews course objectives and provides students with a syllabus for each course taught.  Conducts appropriate activities for assigned classes.  Evaluates student performance and maintains attendance and grade records for assigned classes.  Provides students with additional or advisory help on an individual basis or provides tutoring for the student.  Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

Qualifications:
Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in physical science or engineering required.  Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and with the use of instructional technologies desirable; prior community college teaching experience preferred.

KCC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The college encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC's student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

To apply: email cover letter, resume, and a completed application to: hr@kcc.edu.  The application form is located on our website www.kcc.edu/jobs.  Unofficial transcripts will be required at the time of interview.  Review of applications begins immediately and will be considered until the positions are filled.

SUPERVISOR I/FAMILY ASSESSMENT SERVICES and HOME VISITOR needed to work full-time with fringe benefits for the Young Parent Programs in the Adult and Community Education Division of Kankakee Community College.

Duties include collecting and scoring of initial risk screens of young parents, plus facilitating formal assessment of and providing outreach to young parents.  Other duties include working with local health care providers, referring teens to appropriate services, maintaining documentation, scheduling home visits, and attending training and meetings as required.

Two years of knowledge and experience in working with teen parents, infants, and toddlers required.  Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.  Proven ability to work well with varied populations required. Associate's degree in child development, early childhood education, or a related field preferred. Experience in community agency networking or willingness to learn preferred.  Ability to communicate bilingually in Spanish desirable; ability to work as a team member highly desirable.

Salary based on education and experience.

To apply: e-mail cover letter, resume and a completed application to: hr@kcc.edu.  The application form is located on our website www.kcc.edu/jobs.  Unofficial transcripts will be required at the time of interview.  Review of applications begins immediately and will be considered until the position is filled.

KCC encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC’s student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures. Salary determined by education and experience without fringe benefits.

EOE

SPECIALIST I/HOME VISITOR AND DOULA needed to work full-time with fringe benefits for the Young Parent Programs in the Adult and Community Education Division of Kankakee Community College.

Duties include:  Provide direct services to program participants and their families in their homes and other locations; develop goals and maintain positive, supportive working relationship with the participants and their families; administer the Denver Developmental Screen and the Developmental Training Support Program; organize and facilitate pre-natal group; maintain accurate, up to date records in participant files and on the OunceNet Management Information System; prepare mothers-to-be for the hospital labor and delivery experience and for their new role as parents; attend and support the client through labor and delivery. 

Requirements:  Doula Certificate or willingness to complete training required; willingness to attend monthly Doula support workshops required.  Experience and/or knowledge of the birth process highly desirable.  Knowledge of maternal-infant health and concepts of child abuse and neglect preferred.  Knowledge of and experience in working with teen parents, infants, and toddlers required. Knowledge of and experience with group work highly desirable.  Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.  Proven ability to work well with varied populations required. Associate's degree in child development, early childhood education, or a related field preferred. Availability on an on-call, 24 hours a day basis required.  Experience in community agency networking or willingness to learn preferred.  Ability to communicate bilingually in Spanish desirable; ability to work as a team member highly desirable.

Salary based on education and experience.

To apply: e-mail cover letter, resume and a completed application to: hr@kcc.edu.  The application form is located on our website www.kcc.edu/jobs.  Unofficial transcripts will be required at the time of interview.  Review of applications begins immediately and will be considered until the position is filled.

KCC encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC’s student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures. Salary determined by education and experience without fringe benefits.

SUPERVISOR II needed to work up to part-time up to 30 hours per week at the Lisieux Center for Adult and Community Education at Kankakee Community College.

Duties include supervising the work area; preparing correspondence, reports, and forms; maintaining an effective filing system; using data processing, and software programs; performing customer services duties; answering the telephone and greeting visitors; processing the mail; and responding to inquiries, problems, and concerns from staff, students, and visitors.  Other duties include maintaining attendance records and work logs to satisfy grant recordkeeping requirements and supervising aides and part-time staff.

High school diploma or equivalent with additional specialized or technical training courses required.  Associate’s degree or vocational school certificate in a professional, specialized, trades or general field preferred.  At least one to three years of related work experience required.  Computer experience using Microsoft Office or comparable applications required; ability to use the telephone, voicemail, and email; ability to manage files and perform basic functions with the current operating system; and ability to create, format, and edit documents and spreadsheets required.  Excellent oral and written communications skills required.  Demonstrated proficiency in English required; ability to communicate in other languages, especially Spanish, preferred.  Availability to work day and evening hours required.

KCC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The college encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC’s student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

To apply: e-mail cover letter, resume and completed application (also available on-line) to: hr@kcc.edu.  Unofficial transcripts will be required at the time of interview.  Website: www.kcc.edu/jobs.  Review of applications begins immediately and will be considered until the position is filled.  Salary is based on education and experience.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AIDE I needed at Kankakee Community College to work part-time, as-needed, up to 30 hours per week in the Information Technology Services Office.

Duties include maintaining technical documentation, providing help-desk support for faculty, students, and staff; maintaining routine operation of computer equipment; and assisting Information Technology staff in resolving routine equipment and software problems. 

High school diploma or equivalent required.  Post-secondary credits in computer-related courses highly desirable.  Working knowledge of basic computer hardware and Windows operating systems preferred.  Previous experience with multi-media equipment and in providing customer services desirable.  Familiarity with standard Windows-based applications desirable.  Willingness to work weekends and evenings required.

KCC encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC’s student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures. Salary determined by education and experience without fringe benefits.

To apply: e-mail cover letter, resume and a completed application to: hr@kcc.edu.  The application form is located on our website www.kcc.edu/jobs.  Unofficial transcripts will be required at the time of interview.  Review of applications begins immediately and will be considered until the position is filled.

TUTOR I/MENTORS for the Upward Bound Program needed to work part-time after school and evenings two to four days per week beginning January 6, 2009, through May 15, 2009, at Kankakee Community College, providing assistance with English, math, science, or Spanish.

Duties include providing tutorial services to students in individual and small group sessions, assisting with particular content areas and facilitating student workshops; communicating with instructional staff and/or supervisor as appropriate; maintaining records of student contacts and other documentation as requested; attending training sessions, staff meetings, and field trips serving as chaperone and performing other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent required.  Eighteen to twenty-one credit hours of college coursework preferred; college coursework in area of tutoring required, as well as a GPA of 3.0 in content area and overall GPA of 2.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all coursework attempted required. Good interpersonal skills highly desirable.  Self-motivation skills and ability to work with little supervision required.  Ability to provide own transportation to work site and meetings and ability to work evenings and weekends required.  Candidates with similar cultural and academic backgrounds to target populations preferred.

Salary range begins at $9.14 per hour without fringe benefits. Screening begins immediately, and continues until the positions are filled.   If interested, please email letter of application and resume to hr@kcc.edu.

KCC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.  The college encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC’s student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.