Teacher Aide - Urbana

Experience Champaign Urbana; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 25,554 - 27,868; Full time

Job summary

The Champaign County Regional Planning Commission is seeking a full-time Teacher Aide to assist in providing a developmentally appropriate educational program tailored to each child’s needs. The position requires collaboration with teachers and parents to ensure effective communication and support.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferences for those with CDA credentials or degrees in early childhood education. Successful candidates should exhibit dependability and may benefit from bilingual abilities (English/Spanish).

Qualifications

• Ability to lift children up to 60 pounds in an emergency.
• Must meet all requirements of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
• Experience working in an early childhood setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers with educational programs.
• Promote communication between Head Start, parents, and the community.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Dependability

Experience in early childhood settings

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA credential or degree in early childhood education

Job description

Description

Champaign County Regional Planning Commission is seeking Teacher Aides to join our team. RPC is a people‑focused agency made up of over 100 programs designed to generate possibilities for all within our community. A great deal of planning goes into creating opportunities where people can succeed on their own, and RPC is doing that work. From analysis to policy guidance to offering services to our communities, RPC’s people plan for people.

The Teacher Aide position assists the classroom teacher(s) with providing a developmentally appropriate educational program to meet the individual needs of each child, and promote good communication between the Head Start program, parents, and the community.

Location and Pay

• Location: 1603 E. Mumford Drive, Urbana, IL, 61802, United States
• Base Pay: $18.55 - $20.23 / Hour
• Employee Type: RPC-NON EXEMPT
• Required Degree: High school
• Manage Others: No

Requirements

• Must provide proof of a high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED)
• Proof of Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or degree in early childhood education/development is preferred
• Unless already possessing a CDA or degree, within three months of hire, the new employee must begin the process to obtain a CDA credential within 9 to 12 months of employment start date or be enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree program and making reasonable progress each semester
• Experience working in an early childhood setting preferred
• Demonstrated dependability and exemplary attendance
• Must meet all requirements of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
• Ability to lift children up to 60 pounds in an emergency
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Please submit at least three professional reference letters with your job application. The references should be from current or prior employers.

Summary

Status: Full-Time/Year-Round/37.5 hours per week
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (M-F)
Starting Hourly Wage: $18.55 - $18.75 (No CDA)
$19.20 - $20.23 (CDA)
DOQ (Depending On Qualifications)

Internal (RPC) Applicants Apply at: UKG SSO Sign-In under My Career>Search for Jobs

External Applicants Apply at: https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6069613.careers?CareersSearch&ein_id=102036736

Job Descriptions at: https://ccrpc.org/about_rpc/human_resources/job_descriptions.php

Employee Benefits at: https://ccrpc.org/about_rpc/human_resources/benefits/index.php

CCRPC is an EEO/AA/ADA employer.

Our Mission: Helping people and communities maximize opportunities for a better quality of life through education, planning, and support services.

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Additional Information

• Job Post Date: Jun 11, 2026
• Job Post End Date: Until Filled