Author: Joshua Conboy

PACT is seeking applicants for Center Assistant at the Macomb Center. This exempt position
is full-time, Monday through Friday, year-round. Starting pay is $20.75 per hour, with extra for
college degree.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Provides substitutes for center teachers, teacher aides, cook, transporters
   and bus monitors. Substitutes for teaching staff when needed.
   2 Participates in the recruitment and enrollment of HS & EHS children.
2. Maintains DCFS personnel records, substitute, volunteer, children’s
   records and center records. Monitors DCFS files for EHS & HS children.
   Maintains confidentiality of family and program records and information.
3. Completes and maintains required financial, USDA food program forms
   and reports. Utilizes ChildPlus software for child and family records.
4. Oversees inventory control of center equipment, furniture, supplies,
   materials, and other resources in conjunction with Site Supervisor.
   6 Communicates with the Site Supervisor regularly to establish center needs.
5. Serves as center receptionist. Responsible for incoming calls and transfer of
   calls to appropriate parties.
6. Distributes incoming mail and faxes and takes responsibility for outgoing mail.
7. Ensures the health & safety of children and staff during all program activities.
8. Assists with maintenance and day-to-day upkeep of center facilities.
9. Conducts health and safety inspections of indoor/outdoor environments and routine
   monitoring of classroom routines.
10. Carries overall responsibility for compliance with Head Start Program Performance
    Standard workplans, Standard Operating Procedures and Illinois Department of Public Health’s
    Sanitation and CACFP Regulations, and federal, state, and local government rules and
    regulations. Supports the agency’s mission and philosophy.
11. To the extent able, performs such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the
    Supervisor, or as may be required under applicable agency programs, contracts, or
    grants.

Qualifications include:
A) Must be 21 years of age or older, and
B) Must have an Associate, Bachelor, or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education OR
C) a degree in a related field and 21 hours in Early Childhood with experience teaching
preschool children OR
D) A BA/BS degree and be admitted into Teach For America program

PACT for West Central IL is seeking applicants for Head Start Center-Based Teachers for our Center in Camp Point. These are full-time positions, Monday through Friday, year-round.  Benefits include 14 paid holidays, vacation days, personal leave, sick time, 2-week winter break, life insurance, and affordable health, vision, and dental insurance. Starting pay is $20.02 per hour, with extra for college degree. Qualifications include:

A)          Must be 21 years of age or older, and

B)          Have Associate, Bachelor, or an advanced degree in Early Childhood Education and be trained (or have equivalent coursework) with a focus on infant/toddler development; or

C)          Have a degree in a related field and 21 hours in Early Childhood with experience teaching infants & toddlers and be trained (or have equivalent coursework) with a focus on infant/toddler development: or

D)          Completion of the Infant/Toddler credentialing program of the CDA National Credentialing Award System with a current credential as an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate, completion of 12 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours in courses directly related to child care and/or child development from birth to age 6, and proof of two years (3120 clock hours) child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center.

To apply, please submit letter of interest, resume, and transcripts to HR at 2090 Highway 24, Camp Point, IL 62320, or FAX to 217-773-3906, or Email to: hr@pactheadstart.com. An online application is also available on PACT’s website, www.pactheadstart.com, under the ‘Job Openings’ tab.  EOE

Salary $16.96/hr – 40 Hours a week.

Job Description 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

 1. Types, copies, and assembles correspondence, reports and other materials including program work plans, manuals and inventory lists, etc.  Laminates program materials. 

Tracks program records on Child Plus data tracking system.  Files and maintains paperwork, including Home Visit Reports and inkind.  Maintains up-to-date program and children’s records.  Assists with program monitoring of component files. Maintains confidentiality of family and program records and information.       

Conducts check-in, marking, inventorying, and distributing of administrative and program supplies.  Assists with inventory control/tracking for equipment. 

 Serves as program receptionist.  Responsible for incoming calls and for transfer of calls to appropriate parties, etc. 

Maintains staff schedules and program calendar. 

Logs and distributes incoming mail and takes responsibility for outgoing mail. 

Assists in the development of and preparation of forms, handouts, etc. 

Maintains supply room supplies and inventories and fills staff requests for supplies.  

Maintains Parent Employment Opportunities Surveys and uses the information from the surveys to notify parents of vacant employment positions.  

Assumes responsibility for the familiarity of and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.  Supports the agency’s mission and philosophy. 

To the extent able, performs such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor, or as may be required under applicable agency programs, contracts, or grants.  Ensures the health and safety of children during all program activities. 

Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the authority of the Director or a Supervisor from assigning such other functions and responsibilities as are necessary to establish and maintain program efficiency and effectiveness. 

Administrative Assistant (page 2) 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Requires education equivalent to completion of the 12th grade. 

Requires ability and willingness to follow and comply with written and verbal directions, assignments and instructions from appropriate Supervisory staff. 

Requires oral and written communication and mathematical skills sufficient to complete program records, understand written program materials, and communicate with preschool children, clients, staff, the agency, and the public effectively. 

Requires effective organizational and time management skills in order to accurately complete program records and submit required program materials according to agency time lines. 

Requires reliable transportation, a valid Illinois drivers’ license, and proof of insurance requirements for automobile insurance. 

Requires the ability to pass a medical examination certifying freedom from communicable disease upon offer of employment. 

Requires the ability to lift, push, pull, and carry program materials and supplies in and out of offices, up to 30 lbs, or assess the lift load in order to ask for necessary assistance. 

Requires the knowledge of office methods, practices, procedures. 

Requires basic knowledge of business English, spelling and punctuation. 

Requires the ability to type and file accurately. 

Requires the ability to use the telephone, computers, calculator, copier, fax machine, shredder, and laminating machine. 

Requires physical ability to sit and stand for long periods of time. 

Requires the willingness/ability to learn new skills through workshops, conferences and resources to enhance job development skills. 

Benefits include paid holidays, personal leave, sick time, 2-week winter break, life insurance, and affordable health, vision, and dental insurance. Starting pay is $15.09 per hour.  

To apply, please send resume and transcripts to HR at P.O. Box 533, Pittsfield, IL 62363, or Email to: hr@pactheadstart.com. An online application is also available on PACT’s website, www.pactheadstart.com, under the ‘Job Openings’ tab

The Cook position is full-time, full-year.  Qualifications include: 

Requires education equivalent to completion of the 12th grade and the ability to obtain/maintain a Food Protection Manager Certificate within 3 months of employment.  

Requires knowledge of quantity food selection and quantity food preparation, storage and handling techniques.  

Requires the ability to meet all DCFS licensing requirements for employees including the ability to pass a medical examination certifying freedom from communicable disease upon offer of employment, and authorization for background check. authorization for background check.  

Benefits include paid holidays, personal leave, sick time, 2-week winter break, life insurance, and affordable health, vision, and dental insurance. Starting pay is $14.52 per hour.  

To apply, please send resume and transcripts to HR at P.O. Box 533, Pittsfield, IL 62363, or Email to: hr@pactheadstart.com. An online application is also available on PACT’s website, www.pactheadstart.com, under the ‘Job Openings’ tab.

This position is full-time, full-year.  Starting pay is $19.09 per hour.

Qualifications include: 

Requires educational equivalent completion of the 12th grade and be at least 21 years of age.  

Requires an Associate Degree or higher or a Child Development Associate (CDA) within 18 months from date of employment. If employee has a degree not related to Early Childhood, they must take a minimum of four classes in Child Growth & Development.  

Requires two years of supervised experience working with children in early childhood education if employee does not have a 2-year degree or 60 credit hours in ECE or related field (Parents as Teachers Certification requirement). 

To apply, please send resume and transcripts to HR at 2090 Highway 24, Camp Point, IL 62320, or FAX to 217-773-3906, or Email to: hr@pactheadstart.com. An online application is also available on PACT’s website, www.pactheadstart.com, under the ‘Job Openings’ tab.

PACT is seeking applicants for Head Start Teacher’s Aide for their center located in Beardstown. The Aide position is full-time, part-year, with summers off.  This teacher’s aide position may include bus monitor duties for the classroom routes. You must be 19 years of age or older and have your high school diploma or GED.  It also requires that you meet one of the two minimum requirements below:

1. Enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree;  or
2. Possess a current preschool CDA or be enrolled in the CDA process with completion within 2 years.

Benefits include paid holidays, personal leave, sick time, 2-week winter break, life insurance, and affordable health, vision, and dental insurance. Starting pay is $16.96 per hour.  

To apply, please send resume and transcripts to HR at P.O. Box 533, Pittsfield, IL 62363, or FAX to 217-773-3906, or Email to: hr@pactheadstart.com. An online application is also available on PACT’s website, www.pactheadstart.com, under the ‘Job Openings’ tab. EOE

PACT for West Central IL is seeking applicants for Early Head Start Center-Based Teachers for our Center in Camp Point. These are full-time positions, Monday through Friday, year-round.  Benefits include 14 paid holidays, vacation days, personal leave, sick time, 2-week winter break, life insurance, and affordable health, vision, and dental insurance. Starting pay is $20.02 per hour, with extra for college degree. Qualifications include:

A)          Must be 21 years of age or older, and

B)          Have Associate, Bachelor, or an advanced degree in Early Childhood Education and be trained (or have equivalent coursework) with a focus on infant/toddler development; or

C)          Have a degree in a related field and 21 hours in Early Childhood with experience teaching infants & toddlers and be trained (or have equivalent coursework) with a focus on infant/toddler development: or

D)          Completion of the Infant/Toddler credentialing program of the CDA National Credentialing Award System with a current credential as an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate, completion of 12 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours in courses directly related to child care and/or child development from birth to age 6, and proof of two years (3120 clock hours) child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center.

To apply, please submit letter of interest, resume, and transcripts to HR at 2090 Highway 24, Camp Point, IL 62320, or FAX to 217-773-3906, or Email to: hr@pactheadstart.com. An online application is also available on PACT’s website, www.pactheadstart.com, under the ‘Job Openings’ tab.  EOE