This Cook position is full-time, full year. Starting pay is $16.74 per hour. 

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. 

If you are interested in applying for this position, please email us at hr@pactheadstart.com. An online application is also available here: Job Application Form

 Family Advocate for the Macomb/McDonough County Area. This position is full-time, part-year. 

Starting pay is $19.54 per hour. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Requires the commitment to Parents as educators of their own children. 

Within 18 months of hire, a minimum of a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field. Prefer an associate degree or higher in Human Development or a related field or willingness/ability to obtain one of the above within two years from date of employment. 

Requires knowledge or prior experience in child development and early childhood education and the principles of child health safety and nutrition. 

Requires knowledge and experience in family dynamics, adult learning principles, and skilled in communicating with and motivating people. 

Requires knowledge of community resources and the skills to link families with appropriate agencies and services. 

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 and reports, understand written program materials, and communicate with preschool children, their families, staff, and the agency effectively. 

Requires effective organizational and time management skills in order to complete program records, prepare required reports, arrange scheduling of clients, and submit required program materials according to agency timelines. 

Requires the ability to travel area wide, and to access the homes of clients within a designated territory. Requires reliable transportation, a valid Illinois driver’s license, and proof of agency requirements for automobile insurance. 

If you are interested in applying for this position, please email us at hr@pactheadstart.com. An online application is also available here: Job Application Form

The EHS CB Teacher is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, year-round. Starting pay is $19.54 per hour. Benefits include 14 paid holidays, vacation days, personal leave, sick time, 2-week winter break, life insurance, and affordable health, vision, and dental insurance.

Qualifications include: 

A) Must be 19 years of age or older, and 

B) Must have an Associate or higher in Early Childhood Education and be trained (or have equivalent coursework) with a focus on infant/toddler development OR 

C) 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 I/T 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 six, and proof of two years experience (3120) clock hours child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center OR 

E) Completion of Gateways Level 2 Infant/Toddler Credential or higher. 

If you are interested in applying for this position, please email us at hr@pactheadstart.com. An online application is also available here: Job Application Form

This Cook position is full-time, full year. Starting pay is $16.74 per hour. 

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. 

If you are interested in applying for this position, please email us at hr@pactheadstart.com. An online application is also available here: Job Application Form

This position is full-time, full year. Starting pay is $19.54 per hour.

Qualifications include:
Requires the commitment to Parents as educators of their own children.
Requires educational equivalent completion of the 12th grade and be at least 19 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).

Requires ability to complete evening and/or weekend home visits in order to accommodate parent needs and maintain enrollment.

Requires the ability to travel area wide, and to access the homes of clients and socialization sites within a designated territory. Requires reliable transportation, a valid Illinois drivers’ license and proof of agency requirements for automobile insurance.

To apply, please submit letter of interest, resume, and transcripts to HR at 2090 Highway 24, Camp Point, IL 62320 or Email to: hr@pactheadstart.com. An online application is also available Here,

EOE

PACT for West Central IL is seeking applicants for Early Head Start Center-Based Teachers for our Center in Quincy. 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 19.54 per hour, with extra for college degree. Qualifications include:

A)          Must be 19 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 Email to: hr@pactheadstart.com. An online application is also available on PACT’s website, www.pactheadstart.com, under the ‘Job Openings’ tab.  EOE