Important Notice: Update concerning COVID-19 The health and safety of our employees, parents, families, and candidates is of utmost importance to CDI Head Start. Many of our head start centers are closed, however, we will continue to contact qualified candidates and schedule interviews either by phone, video, or onsite with limited contact with others. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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JOBS: West Central Illinois

Program Aide for Knoxville Center

Location:51 E. Ann St. Knoxville, IL 61448-2108              Apply For this Job      Aplicar en español

Pay Period: Hourly
Salary Range: $ 14.32- $ 15.35
Weeks per Year: 38
Hours Per Week: 35

Program Aide

Pay Rate: $14.32 to $15.35 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, ideal Applicant should have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential.   Applicant’s able to be enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate degree, baccalaureate degree, or a CDA credential program to be completed with two years of the time of hire will also be considered. Tuition assistance provided in most cases.

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

Location: Knoxville Head Start: 51 E. Ann St.  Knoxville, IL 61448-2108

Interested?

To find out more, please visit:  http://tinyurl.com/WestCentralIL

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.