Head Start Program Assistant

Job overview

The Head Start Program Assistant role is full-time and onsite at the Hardin County Early Learning Center in Elizabethtown, IL. The stated pay range is $15.39–$16.97 per hour. The position supports Southern Seven Health Department’s Head Start program. The role provides flexible support based on center needs, including helping children with daily activities and classroom participation, supporting children with special needs, and assisting with kitchen, custodial, office, or bus duties as assigned. It contributes to children’s safety, learning, and growth while supporting families and center operations.

What you'll do

• Assist children with personal care and hygiene, and with special medical or feeding needs when assigned
• support classroom management with teachers
• incorporate IEP or IFSP goals into daily routines and attend therapy sessions or meetings when appropriate
• supervise children and follow safety procedures
• ride the Head Start bus as assigned
• assist with meals, cleaning, and office tasks as needed
• support family partnerships, recruitment, staff activities, and program reviews
• maintain confidentiality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

head start program assistant

full-time

elizabethtown il

early learning center

child support

classroom assistance

special needs support

iep/ifsp

cpr/first aid

dcfs requirements

$15.39–$16.97/hr

southern seven health department

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Vacation, personal, and sick time accrual
• holidays
• health and life insurance
• employer-sponsored cafeteria plan.

Why this role

Duties vary with center needs and may include classroom, child-specific, kitchen, custodial, office, or bus support. CPR/First Aid certification and specified DCFS requirements are required.

About the employer

Southern Seven Health Department is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.