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ADVOCAP, Inc.
Program Aide
Job Description
We are hiring. Join a team that makes a difference! ADVOCAP, Inc., is an established, recognized leader with over 60 years of experience in delivering effective anti-poverty and self-sufficiency programs and services. We are a private, nonprofit Community Action Agency committed to our mission of "creating opportunities for people and communities to reduce poverty and increase self-sufficiency." Program Aides - Head Start - Fond du Lac ADVOCAP's Head Start program is accepting applications for Program Aides at our Fond du Lac Head Start Centers location. Positions will begin mid-August! Head Start prepares children ages 3-5 with quality early childhood education in Fond du Lac and Green Lake counties. We help families reach financial, career, and educational goals, while building resilience and confidence for the entire family. This position will need to have a welcoming and friendly personality to ensure comfortability in working with kids and families that align with our core mission and values for all employees. This position is an essential part of a team responsible for working in the classroom as well as assisting in the kitchen and bus monitoring as needed. You will help create and sustain an educational environment by helping manage child behaviors and learning while supporting the Teacher and Teacher Assistant. This entry level position is the perfect starting point if you are looking to get started in Early Childhood education.
Responsibilities Include:
Assist in monitoring child health and safety In consultation with the supervisor and teacher implement behavior management strategies to ensure compliance Ensure compliance with all bus monitoring expectations Act as bus monitor on assigned routes Ensure compliance requirements for meal/snack service Engage with assigned children and families Be available to work early morning and later evening hours and occasional Fridays and weekends Ensure your availability to work early morning and later evening hours as well as occasional Fridays and weekends.Job Requirements:
An Early Childhood course is required to be completed within 6 months of hire; or related equivalent at the time of hire Special needs experience preferred Must be able to work a flexible schedule of possibly varying duties at various locations in the Fond du Lac area Have reliable transportation CPR certified or willing to obtain Physical/tb/drug screen and comprehensive background check required Reliable attendance and a professional work ethicSalary and Benefits:
This part-time position will work 28 hours per week, Monday—Thursday with occasional Fridays and weekends. Starting pay is $14.50 per hour, depending on experience. This position is for the program year, with summers off and will start in mid-August. Benefits include vacation, sick and holiday pay, and retirement/401k option. How toApply:
Submit a resume and include a cover letter that highlights your relevant background and desire for the position. Applications received by July 27, 2026 will receive primary consideration, however applications will coontinue to be received until positions are filled. Women, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Contact Us:
ADVOCAP Inc., Human Resources PO Box 1108, Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1108Email:
hr@advocap.orgConfidential FAX:
920-927-9930 www.advocap.org ADVOCAP, Inc. is anAffirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Pay:
From $14.50 per hourBenefits:
Employee assistance program Paid time off Retirement planWork Location:
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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$34,808 / year median in Wisconsin
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