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 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 there is a local or state regulation that 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).

As a minimum requirement, the applicant must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or G.E.D., and meet the following:

• a. Completion of six postsecondary semesters or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development.
• 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.
• c. Continuation in the educational program each semester or quarter until six units have been completed, and 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:

• 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)).

• Paid vacation time and sick leave.
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance coverage available first day of employment (for full time employees).
• $30.00 per month cost to employee for core plan health and vision insurance (for full time employees).
• $15.95 per month cost to employee for 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.

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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.