Program Aide

Envision Greater Fond du Lac, Inc.; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 16,479 - 23,470; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation, sick and holiday pay

Retirement/401(k) option

Job summary

ADVOCAP, Inc. is hiring Program Aides for the Head Start program in Fond du Lac. This part-time role supports monitoring child health and safety, behavior management, bus monitoring, meal service, and engagement with children and families.

A flexible schedule across Fond du Lac locations is required. The position offers 28 hours per week, Monday–Thursday with occasional Fridays and weekends, starting in mid‑August.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Early Childhood course within 6 months of hire.
• Special needs experience preferred.
• Flexible schedule across Fond du Lac area.
• CPR certified or willing to obtain.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring child health and safety.
• Implement behavior management strategies in consultation with supervisor and teacher.
• Ensure bus monitoring on assigned routes in compliance.
• Ensure compliance for meal/snack service.
• Engage with assigned children and families.
• Be available to work early morning and later evening hours, occasional Fridays and weekends.

Education

Early Childhood course completed within 6 months of hire

Job description

Program Aides - Head Start – Fond du Lac

We are hiring. Join a team that makes a difference.

ADVOCAP, Inc., is an established, recognized leader with over 60 years of experience in delivering effective anti‑poverty and self‑sufficiency programs and services. We are a private, nonprofit Community Action Agency committed to our mission of “creating opportunities for people and communities to reduce poverty and increase self‑sufficiency.”

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring child health and safety.
• In consultation with the supervisor and teacher, implement behavior management strategies to ensure compliance.
• Ensure compliance with all bus monitoring expectations, acting as a bus monitor on assigned routes.
• Ensure compliance requirements for meal/snack service.
• Engage with assigned children and families.
• Be available to work early morning and later evening hours, occasional Fridays and weekends.

Required Experience or Qualifications

• Completion of an Early Childhood course within 6 months of hire, or related equivalent at the time of hire.
• Special needs experience preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule of possibly varying duties at various locations in the Fond du Lac area.
• Reliable transportation.
• CPR certified or willing to obtain.
• Physical/tb/drug screen and comprehensive background check required.
• Reliable attendance and a professional work ethic.

Pay and Benefits

Hourly. This part‑time position will work 28 hours per week, Monday–Thursday with occasional Fridays and weekends. Starting pay is $14.50 per hour, depending on experience. The position is for the program year, with summers off and will start in mid‑August. Benefits include vacation, sick and holiday pay, and a retirement/401(k) option.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. ADVOCAP, Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.