Casa Central·Chicago, Illinois
The Program Aide supports the health, safety, and sanitation of early childhood classrooms while assisting teaching staff with daily activities and routines. They also participate in community recruitment efforts to ensure full program enrollment.
Casa Central’s Early Learning Academy provides high quality, comprehensive early childhood education services for young children, ages birth to five, and their families. The Center-Based program provides childcare and early childhood education services for children aged two to five. The Program Aide shares responsibility for the health, safety, sanitation, and classroom organization components of the program, in line with Early/Head Start, Preschool for All/Prevention Initiative, Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) childcare licensing and Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal program requirements. Punctuality and attendance are critical to maintaining classroom continuity.
Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required. Will be subject to pre-employment screening that includes a medical, lift and drug and alcohol screening, as well as aptitude and skills’ testing, where applicable.
Program Aid must have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED). The program aide shall work under direct supervision of an early childhood teacher and shall not assume full responsibility for a group of children.
Bilingual Spanish preferred.
Basic computer skills for activities such as completing time sheets and using incident reporting software.
Basic mathematical skills are required.
Works collaboratively and routinely with agency personnel, participants, visitors, funders, and other stakeholders. From time to time may be required to work on weekends and/or holidays.
Exercises discretion and sound judgment in executing tasks.
Positive communication skills with staff and families.
Not eligible for remote work. A personal mobile phone is not required and therefore not eligible for mobile phone reimbursement.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and listen.
The employee frequently is required to use hands.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25lbs.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. This job description's content is not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
Market context
In Illinois, program aide openings are often driven by ongoing support needs in schools and community programs, so candidates with a high school diploma or GED and reliable administrative skills can be competitive. Bilingual Spanish ability and basic computer literacy can help you stand out, and the lifting requirement means employers may look for practical day-to-day readiness. This platform’s job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review the role faster before applying.