Teacher Aide - West Champaign

Overview

Champaign County Regional Planning Commission is seeking Teacher Aides to join our team. RPC is a people‑focused agency with over 100 programs that generate opportunities for all within our community. The Teacher Aide will assist classroom teachers in providing a developmentally appropriate educational program that meets the individual needs of each child, and will promote good communication between the Head Start program, parents, and the community.

• Assist classroom teachers in delivering a developmentally appropriate educational program for each child.
• Promote effective communication among the Head Start program, parents, and the community.

• Must provide proof of a high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED).
• Proof of Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a degree in early childhood education/development is preferred.
• If not already possessing a CDA or degree, within three months of hire the new employee must begin the process to obtain a CDA credential within 9 to 12 months of employment start date or be enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree and make reasonable progress each semester.
• Experience working in an early childhood setting preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations preferred.
• Demonstrated dependability and exemplary attendance.
• Must meet all requirements of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
• Ability to lift children up to 60 pounds in an emergency.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Please submit at least three professional reference letters with your job application. The references should be from current or prior employers.

Status:
Full‑Time/Year‑Round/37.5 hours per week
FLSA Classification:
Non‑Exempt

Schedule:

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (M‑F)
Hourly Wage (No CDA): $18.43 – $19.07
Hourly Wage (CDA): $18.63 – $20.10 (DOQ)

CCRPC is an EEO/AA/ADA employer.