Program Aide

Community Development Institute Head Start; St. Martinville (LA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Health/Dental/Vision coverage from day

Job summary

Community Development Institute Head Start in St. Martinville, LA is seeking a Program Aide to assist in classroom activities, field trips, lesson planning, and daily operations.

This entry-level role requires no prior education or experience, with 40 weeks per year and 35 hours per week. Responsibilities include supporting classroom activities and maintenance, with possible duties in kitchen or transportation.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Entry-level position; no previous education or experience required unless mandated by local/state rules.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Program Aide

Location: St. Martinville HS Center 310 S. Theater Street St. Martinville LA 70582

Base Hourly Pay: $ 11.53 per hour

Weeks per Year: 40

Hours Per Week: 35

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).

• PaidVacation time and Sick Leave
• Medical/Dental/VisionInsurance coverage available first day of employment (for full time employees)
• $30.00per month cost to employee for employee only Core Plan Health and VisionInsurance (for full time employees)
• $15.95per month cost to employee for employee only Dental Insurance (for full timeemployees)
• PaidHolidays
• PaidSpring Break and Winter Break
• Qualifyingemployer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Perkins Loan Forgivenessprograms.
• Tuitionassistance to meet job requirements
• Paidtrainings
• EmployeeAssistance Program
• Employeediscount benefit program (LifeMart)
• $35,000term AD&D life insurance at no cost to employee (for full time employees)
• TravelConnect medical support for assistance when you travel

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.