Bilingual Inclusion Aide – Early Childhood

Start Early; Beach Park (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Plans

401k Contribution

Paid Volunteer Days

6 months paid parental leave

Professional Development Program

Job summary

Start Early Lake County is hiring an Inclusion Aide to support children with disabilities within a Head Start framework in Lake County, IL. The role focuses on providing safe, inclusive classroom support and implementing individualized plans for students with special needs.

You will work with the teaching team to ensure inclusive practices, document progress, and help sustain a developmentally appropriate learning environment aligned with Head Start standards.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required; reading, writing, and speaking both languages.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years' experience with children with disabilities or challenging behavior preferred in early childhood settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide information to Lead Teacher to assist referrals for children with special needs.
• Assist in maintaining a classroom with positive guidance that meets licensing standards.
• Collaborate to implement Implementation and Interim plans for special needs development.
• Gather documentation such as assessment data, work samples, observations, and reports.
• Assist with Conscious Discipline curriculum implementation.
• Complete monthly progress reports for children with Implementation and Interim Plans.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA or Associate Degree in Education

6+ credit hours in Early Childhood Development

Tools

Basic computer applications

Job description

Start Early Lake County is hiring an Inclusion Aide to support children with disabilities within a Head Start framework in Lake County, IL. The role focuses on providing safe, inclusive classroom support and implementing individualized plans for students with special needs.

You will work with the teaching team to ensure inclusive practices, document progress, and help sustain a developmentally appropriate learning environment aligned with Head Start standards.