Program Aide for Henderson County Head Start

Program Aide

Pay Rate: $14.00 to $15.00 hourly, depending on qualifications

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation time and Sick Leave
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance coverage available first day of employment (for full time employees)
• $18.95 per month cost to employee for employee only Core Plan Health and Vision Insurance (for full time employees)
• $10.07 per month cost to employee for employee only Dental Insurance (for full time employees)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Spring Break and Winter Break
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Perkins Loan Forgiveness programs.
• Tuition assistance to meet job requirements
• Paid trainings
• Employee Assistance Program
• $35,000 term AD&D life insurance at no cost to employee (for full time employees)
• Travel Connect medical support for assistance when you travel

Program Aide

Join the Head Start teaching team in a teacher assistant-type position in facilitating many classroom activities such as field trips, lesson planning, and classroom maintenance. This is an excellent opportunity to learn the basics of the Head Start classroom and start a career track to becoming a Head Start Teacher. This position may also assist in the kitchen, bus, or other areas of operation.

As a minimum requirement, the applicant must be 18 years of age. This entry-level position requires no previous education or experience unless a local or state regulation requires a high school diploma or G.E.D. A high school diploma or G.E.D. is preferred. Some states may require additional requirements for kitchen aide duties (i.e., Safe Serve).

Schedule: Full-Time, 35 Hours per Week, Monday – Friday, Weeks 38 Weeks per Year

Location: Henderson Head Start: 199 7th Street Oquawka, IL 61469

Interested?

To find out more, please visit: https://ohsim.org

In many cases, we can help Applicant meet the minimum educational requirements after hire. Applicants who will be able to meet the educational requirements within a reasonable time after hire are encouraged to apply.

CDI Head Start is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.