Program Aide

Community Development Institute Head Start; Clarendon (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Health insurance (first day) - full‑t​

Core Plan health and vision insurance:

Dental insurance $15.95/mo

Paid holidays

Paid spring and winter breaks

Public Service Loan Forgiveness & Perk

Tuition assistance

Paid trainings

Employee Assistance Program

$35,000 term AD&D life insurance

TravelConnect medical support

Job summary

CDI Head Start in Monroe, AR is seeking an entry-level Teacher Assistant to support classroom activities, field trips, lesson planning, and general maintenance.

The role may involve kitchen, bus, or other operational areas. Applicants must be at least 18; a high school diploma or GED is preferred. The program offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for tuition assistance and loan forgiveness.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; local/state rules may vary.
• Entry-level position requiring no prior education or experience unless regulations require otherwise.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom activities and maintenance.
• Support field trips and lesson planning.
• Assist in kitchen, bus, or other areas of operation as needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Job description

CDI Head Start Careers
Monroe, Phillips, and Prairie Counties, AR

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).

• 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 employee only Core Plan Health and Vision Insurance (for full time employees)
• $15.95 per month cost to 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 trainings
• Employee Assistance Program
• $35,000 term AD&D life insurance at no cost to employee (for full time employees)
• TravelConnect medical support for assistance when you travel

Interested? To find out more, please visit: Apply Here: https://tinyurl.com/ApplyHereMPPARHS

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.