Head Start Classroom Assistant

Job overview

The Head Start Classroom Assistant role is onsite in Lincoln, IL. Compensation is not specified. The assistant supports a Head Start classroom under the supervision of a Head Start Teacher, with a focus on health and nutrition. The role contributes to children’s health, nutrition, and school readiness by assisting with lessons, meals, records, screenings, and family engagement. It also supports classroom operations and helps maintain compliance with Head Start and applicable health requirements.

What you'll do

• Plan and implement weekly health and nutrition lessons and monthly cooking experiences
• perform bus monitor responsibilities
• prepare meals and snacks as assigned
• interact with children using developmentally appropriate Conscious Discipline techniques
• assist with food inventory, child health records, screenings, and assessments
• support recruitment and family engagement
• maintain confidentiality and child health files
• attend required meetings and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

head start classroom assistant

lincoln il

community action partnership of central illinois

early childhood

classroom support

health and nutrition

meal preparation

child health records

family engagement

bus monitor

cpr certification required

first aid certification required

paid holidays

403(b) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical premium contribution
• employee term life insurance
• employer-paid dental and vision for the employee
• 403(b) match up to 3%
• paid time off
• sick leave
• 18 paid holidays.

Why this role

The posting lists 18 paid holidays, including the employee’s birthday, and annual in-service training requirements.

About the employer

Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.