Head Start Education Support Job Kankakee area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Head Start Education Support (2 Positions)

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Openings as of 5/13/2026

Head Start Education Support (2 Positions)

Job Details

Date Posted: 5/11/2026
Location:

Proegler Early Childhood Education Program
Date Available:

08/13/2026

Position Title:

Head Start Education Support

Duration: 9 Months

Job #: 376

Reports to: Director of Early Childhood

Hours:

8 Hour Day

Salary: $29,.65 based on qualifications

Title Variations

TITLE: EDUCATION SUPPORT - Fine Arts - Physical Education - Interventionist - Floating Substitute

Qualifications

AA Degree (Child Development preferred), or AA with ECE Level 4, or BA in a related field with ECE Level 4

For Floating Substitute - ISBE Short or Long-Term Substitute Certificate is required

Job Goals

Perform specific duties related to the care and education of children and the operation of the classroom.

General Performance Responsibilities in Classrooms

Assist in carrying out the classroom lesson plans/activities.

Carry out and participate in all gross motor and music activities for the children, as planned by the gross motor and music assistants. Actively participate with the children to develop skills. Sitting or standing in groups for adult conversation is not acceptable.

Follow a daily schedule of housekeeping, as directed. (wipe tables before and after meals, sweep floor after meals, clean food service surfaces before and after meals, etc.)

Actively participate in greeting children upon arrival, all classroom activities, outdoor play, meals, toileting, hand washing, tooth brushing, field trips, and children's departure.

Lead small or large group activities as assigned.

Participate in family-style meals, which includes sharing the same menu as the children, allowing children to help with setting up lunch and cleaning up afterwards, and allowing children to serve themselves, pour their own milk, and pass the serving bowls. During meals, provide appropriate discussion about colors, textures, numbers, sizes, shapes, etc., and model good eating habits and table manners. Any other food or beverages must be eaten outside of the classroom during breaks.

Assist in observing and documenting progress toward mastery of skills or concepts, as directed.

Take initiative to individualize with students during free choice/work times.

Assist in preparing the room and materials before the children arrive daily and on institute days.

Use time wisely.

Demonstrate effective student and classroom management techniques, under the direction of the teacher.

Assist in promoting children's language development by modeling appropriate language, using open-ended questions, using a wide variety of vocabulary words, and expanding language concepts.

Encourage children to explore, experiment, question, and build concepts.

Speak to children respectfully, using a tone and volume appropriate for a preschool setting.

Help maintain orderly arrangement of classroom materials and supplies.

Assist children during clean-up time to ensure the classroom is ready for the next session.

Alert the teacher/administration to all suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.

Assist the teacher in monitoring the condition of equipment and materials and the inventory of supplies.

Assist in maintaining individual records for each child.

Help plan activities and methods for keeping parents interested and involved in their child's development and classroom activities.

Constructively participate in all required staff meetings and training sessions.

Demonstrate dependability in attendance and punctuality.

Follow universal precautions to avoid blood borne pathogen exposure.

Treat everyone with dignity and respect.

Follow dress code.

Provide and ensure appropriate supervision of students at all times.

Maintain positive and productive relationships with all co-workers and supervisor(s).

Attend and assist during Education Home Visits, Parent Committee Meetings, and Parent/Teacher Conferences, as scheduled. Bourbonnais, Herscher, and Manteno Education staff must be present at all Parent Committee meetings.

Perform additional job related duties as assigned.

Must attend all Staff Meetings and ILT Meetings, as directed.

Implement the Performance Standards that relate to classroom operations.

Fine Arts Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain a welcoming STEAM / Fine Arts environment

Plan and submit weekly lesson plans to provide students with movement activities along with science, technology, engineering, arts, and math learning opportunities

Utilize the Picturing America as a resource when planning and preparing lessons and the environment

Plan and practice for special events, e.g., Board meetings, Night at the Museum, Open Houses, etc., when applicable

Provide breaks for classroom staff and assist with bussing

Serve as classroom sub if the need…