What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Aide- Early Childhood Education position at Champaign County Regional Planning Commission?
The Teacher Aide position assists the classroom teacher(s) with providing a developmentally appropriate educational program to meet the individual needs of each child, and promote good communication between the Head Start program, parents, and the community.
Requirements
- Must provide proof of a high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED)
- Proof of Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or degree in early childhood education/development is preferred
- Unless 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 program and making 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 Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
- Ability to lift children up to 60 pounds in an emergency
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Summary
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)
Starting Hourly Wage:
$18.43 - $18.63 (No CDA)
$19.07 - $20.10 (CDA)
DOQ (Depending On Qualifications)
External Applicants Apply at: https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6069613.careers?CareersSearch&ein_id=102036736
Job Descriptions at: https://ccrpc.org/about_rpc/human_resources/job_descriptions.php
Employee Benefits at: https://ccrpc.org/about_rpc/human_resources/benefits/index.php
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.43 - $20.10 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $19