Program Aide

About the role

Join the Head Start teaching team in a teaching 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.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate classroom activities including field trips and lesson planning.
• Assist with classroom maintenance.
• May assist in the kitchen, bus, or other areas of operation.

Requirements

• No previous education or experience required unless a local or state regulation requires a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• A high school diploma or G.E.D. is required.
• Some states may require additional requirements for kitchen aide duties (i.e., Safe Serve).

Qualifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Basic classroom management skills.
• Ability to follow safety protocols.

Benefits

• Paid vacation time and sick leave.
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance coverage is available on the first day of employment (for full-time employees).
• $30.00 per month cost to the employee for employee-only Core Plan Health and Vision Insurance (for full-time employees).
• $15.95 per month cost to the 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 training.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• $35,000 term AD&D life insurance at no cost to the employee (for full-time employees).
• Travel Connect medical support for assistance when you travel.

Pay

Pay Rate: $11.42/hr.

Schedule

Full-Time, Monday-Friday (30 hours per week, 42 weeks per year).

Location

11100 E Spring St, Bluffton, IN 46714