Head Start Program Aide: Learn, Assist, Grow in Early Ed

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 a great 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,or other areas of operation. As a minimum requirement, the applicant must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or G.E.D. and must meet the following: a. Completion of six postsecondary semesters or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development, or b. Completion of at least two postsecondary semester units or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development each semester or quarter following initial employment, and c. Continuation in the educational program each semester or quarter until six units have been completed.be enrolled in ECE (or 6 credits in ECE). Some states may require additional requirements for kitchen aide duties (i.e., Safe Serve). Must complete all trainings required by child care licensing, including but not limited to the following: a. Ongoing Training: Staff must participate in annual training on child safety, mandated reporting, and emergency procedures (Title 22, §101216.2). b. Mandated Reporting: All employees are mandated reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect (Title 22, §101212(d)) PaidVacation time and Sick Leave Medical/Dental/VisionInsurance coverage available first day of employment (for full time employees)

• 30.00per month cost to employee for employee only Core Plan Health and VisionInsurance (for full time employees)
• 15.95per month cost to employee for employee only Dental Insurance (for full timeemployees)

PaidHolidays PaidSpring Break and Winter Break Qualifyingemployer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Perkins Loan Forgivenessprograms. Tuitionassistance to meet job requirements Paidtrainings EmployeeAssistance Program $35,000term AD&D life insurance at no cost to employee (for full time employees) TravelConnect medical support for assistance when you travel Interested? To find out more, please visit: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Development Institute Head Start