Program Aide

Program Aide Job Description

Join the Head Start teaching team in a teacher assistant type position 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, bus, or other areas of operation.

As a minimum requirement, the applicant must be 18 years of age. This is an entry‑level position requiring 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).

Libby, Montana

Base hourly pay: $11.55 per hour

Weeks per year: 42

Hours per week: 37

• Paid vacation time and sick leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage available first day of employment (for full‑time employees)
• $30.00 per month cost to employee for employee‑only Core Plan Health and Vision Insurance (for full‑time employees)
• $15.95 per month cost to employee for employee‑only Dental Insurance (for full‑time employees)
• Paid holidays
• Paid spring break and winter break
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Perkins Loan Forgiveness programs
• Tuition assistance to meet job requirements
• Paid trainings
• Employee Assistance Program
• 35,000$ term AD&D life insurance at no cost to employee (for full‑time employees)
• Travel Connect medical support for assistance when you travel
• Employee discount benefit program (Life Mart)

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.