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Early Education Assistant Teacher - Head Start

PCCEO, Inc
Peoria, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/26/2026

Company Description PCCEO is a Community Action Agency founded in 1966 providing community members with needed resources such as Head Start, Food Service Options, Weatherization Services, and more.

  • BCBS Medical: Two Plans ($0 Deductible/$1500 Deductible)
  • Dental (Employer Pays 100% for employee only coverage)
  • Vision (Employer Pays 100% for employee only coverage)
  • STD (Employer Paid)
  • LTD (Employer Paid)
  • 7 Weeks Paid Vacation
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Birthday Off
  • EAP
  • 403(b) with 5% matching
  • Life Insurance X Annual Salary (Employer Paid)
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Education

  • Should have a CDA, Associate or Baccalaureate in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or a related field.

Skills/Requirements

  • Lesson plans
  • Skill checklist
  • Exit reports
  • Attendance sheets
  • Classroom inventory
  • Theories and principles of child growth and development and family support.

Duties

  • The Early Childhood Assistant will work with the Early Childhood Teacher in teaching, taking care of or providing services to the children in the classroom, on field trips or on the playground.'
  • The Early Childhood Assistant will work with the Early Childhood Teacher in operating and supervising the teaching, recreation and other programs.
  • EC Assistant will facilitate and interact in learning centers & meal times & small groups.
  • EC Assistant will assist in toileting and tooth brushing.
  • The Early Childhood Assistant will learn and administer all tests used for screening purposes.

PCCEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • CDA (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17

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