Duties
Before Care Supervisor
Quest Academy is a leading, non-profit private independent school for gifted students in grades
Preschool - 8 located in Palatine, IL outside of Chicago. The mission of Quest Academy is to provide
gifted children with a challenging curriculum and a nurturing environment, emphasizing sound
character, along with scholarship and creativity in both the academics and the arts. The Quest
Academy community values the individuality of each child and encourages each to strive for personal
excellence.
To learn more about Quest Academy, visit www.questacademy.org.
Position Summary: Quest Academy is seeking a student-centered, organized, and reliable
individual to serve in the role of Before Care Supervisor. The daily responsibilities of the
position routinely include preparing for student arrival before school, checking students into
the automated attendance system, monitoring students, and releasing them to class at the
designated time for their first class.
School Year Hours: Daily (M-F) - 7:00 AM-8:30 AM
Part time, 10-month contract
Quest Academy hires talented individuals to work with a dynamic student population of gifted learners
who also understand the importance of providing nurturing guidance through the development of
essential student relationships. Quest staff know their students, understand their students, and see
students as individual thinkers and human beings. Quest seeks to hire employees who possess a
passion for service and a desire to grow personally and professionally in the field of education.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
*Associates Degree preferred
*3 years experience working with children in lieu of degree
*Experience working with students in a school setting preferred
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Maintain up-to-date First Aid and CPR certification
In accordance with State of Illinois law, a criminal background check will be required, prior to
beginning employment. Quest Academy does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital
status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
It is the responsibility of all Quest employees to:
*Understand and support Quest's mission and philosophy and promote a positive image of the
school.
* Contribute to a harmonious school atmosphere by working cooperatively with all colleagues.
* Attend some events outside of the normal school schedule, such as open houses and
graduation.
* Respect the confidentiality of private information relating to students, colleagues, and the
operations of the school.
* Refrain from establishing close relationships with colleagues, students, parents, or trustees
that would compromise professional integrity.
* Demonstrate responsibility and punctuality.
* Display flexibility in responding to new situations and expectations, as well as a positive
attitude and a helpful, nonjudgmental demeanor.
* Show willingness to consider and implement suggestions for improvement.
* Model the good character traits that Quest students are expected to embody.
Salary/Benefits
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
How to Apply
Please submit your application and resume at www.questacademy.org/employment or for more
information contact hiring@questacademy.org