Employment Opportunities
Tazewell-Woodford Head Start is always accepting applications for classroom-aides for the upcoming school year. Hours will be Monday-Friday 9-2 daily, and follow the Tazewell-Woodford Head Start Staff Calendar. A classroom aide will assist a lead teacher and teacher assistant in various duties in the Head Start classroom with children 3-5 years; including circle time, planned large and small groups, family style served meals and snacks, rest-time, and will fill in for the teacher/assistant during breaks. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a current physical(within 6 months), including up-to-date TB, and proof of immunizations (MMR and TDap). Applicants must also provide 3 references and complete a DCFS background check. Please see the attached job description for more information regarding qualifications.
Classroom Aide
Tazewell-Woodford Head Start is always accepting applications for an organized and energetic person to work full-time in a busy reception area. If you are dependable, enjoy working with people, and have a variety of office and computer skills, please complete and submit an application on-line at www.twhsp.org. Additional qualifications include at least a high school diploma or equivalent, successful completion of a DCFS Background Check, and compliance with our Covid-19 policies.
Tazewell-Woodford Head Start is always accepting applications for full-time Teacher Assistant positions for the 2022-2023 school year. Applicants must be 19 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent. An associates degree in Early Childhood or Child Development with experience working with young children preferred. Applicants must also consent to a DCFS background check and have an up-to-date physical including TB, and medical vaccinations (MMR and Tdap). Please see attached job description for more information and submit an online application at www.twhsp.org th.
Teacher Assistant
Tazewell- Woodford Head Start is always accepting applications for Lead Teacher positions for the 2022-2023 school year.
A qualified candidate will have at least an Associate’s Degree, however, a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred in Early Childhood Education or a related field from an accredited College or University and be at least 19 years of age.
Benefits include: Optional Health and Dental Insurance, sick and personal time, life insurance and enrollment in a 403B plan.
Working Hours- Monday-Friday following the local school district calendar for most holidays and time off
Salary $14.00-$25.00/hour depending on education.
Lead Teacher
