Head Start Nutrition & Health Assistant

Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical Plan

Life Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

403-B Retirement plan

Paid Time Off/PTO

Sick Leave

18 Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Classroom Assistant at Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois supports the Head Start classroom by assisting with health and nutrition activities, preparing meals, and following Conscious Discipline approaches.

Responsibilities include lesson planning, inventory, health screenings, parent involvement, and maintaining confidentiality; candidates must meet DCFS Early Childhood Assistant requirements, complete background checks, and have a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Must meet DCFS requirements for Early Childhood Assistants (Section 407.100 & 407.150). CDA preferred.
• Successfully complete fingerprint and background check as required by 89 Ill. Adm. Code 385.
• High School diploma or GED; some college hours in early childhood education preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, Food Protection Manager Certification, Mandated Reporter, and other site certifications required.
• Must be physically able to lift 50 pounds and have valid Illinois Driver's license and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement weekly lessons in health and nutrition and monthly cooking experiences.
• Complete bus monitor responsibilities.
• Prepare meals and snacks in accordance with family style meal service and Head Start Standards.
• Interact with children using Conscious Discipline techniques.
• Assist with inventory management for classroom food/service items.
• Document anecdotal and health records for children.
• Assist with health and education screenings and assessments.
• Recruit children in the Recruitment Process and assist in other service areas.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information regarding children, families, and staff.
• Maintain health files and update as needed; monitor health requirements per EPSDT guidelines.
• Support families in School Readiness and Parent/Family/Community Engagement processes.
• Attend parent involvement activities and staff trainings with 20 hours of in-service annually.

Skills

Conscious Discipline

Health and nutrition planning

Child interaction development

Documentation and record-keeping

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDA preferred

Fingerprint & background check required

CPR/First Aid/Certifications required

Illinois Driver's license & valid ID

Job description

The Classroom Assistant at Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois supports the Head Start classroom by assisting with health and nutrition activities, preparing meals, and following Conscious Discipline approaches.

Responsibilities include lesson planning, inventory, health screenings, parent involvement, and maintaining confidentiality; candidates must meet DCFS Early Childhood Assistant requirements, complete background checks, and have a high school diploma or GED.