TRI-COUNTY OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL

Community Action Agency
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Building Opportunities to Transform Communities

 

Tri-County Opportunities Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider. Applications from women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged.


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to submit all applications, please print, scan, E-mail to  tcoc@tcochelps.ORG ,or print and mail the application to the address on the top of the front page.

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Community Outreach Worker; LaSalle County, 40 hours/week: provides case management services to eligible individuals, provide information and referrals on community resources as well as emergency assistance to meet the basic needs of clients with lower incomes. An Associate’s Degree in Social Services or related field or the equivalent in experience is required. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, insured transportation, be willing to travel locally, and be able to complete a Family & Community Development certification process. Bilingual is a plus.

Applications are available for download at www.tcochelps.org or by calling 1-800-323-5434. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a complete application to: Neddie Watts, 405 Emmons Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071 by February 14, 2020.

Tri-County Opportunities Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provider. Applications from women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged.



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​​Dixon Teacher: 40 hrs./wk; part-year. Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related degree with a minimum of 21 credit hours in ECE. Previous experience in a licensed early childhood setting is desired.

Earlville Teacher: 40 hrs./wk; part-year. Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related degree with a minimum of 21 credit hours in ECE. Previous experience in a licensed early childhood setting is desired.

​​Lacon Teacher: 40 hrs./wk.; part-year. Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Education, Child Development, or related degree with a minimum of 21 credit hours in ECE. 

(2) LaSalle County Parent Child Educator: 30 & 40 hrs./week; full year; Minimum of AAS in child development, early childhood education, human services, social services or closely related field, or enrolled in a degree program with a current Home Visitor or Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). 

LaSalle Teacher Assistant: 35 hrs./wk.; full-year. Minimum of AAS in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related degree with a minimum of 21 credit hours in ECE. Will consider Preschool Child Development Associate Credential (CDA).

​Mendota Head Start Teacher: 40 hrs./wk; part-year. Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related degree with a minimum of 21 credit hours in ECE. Previous experience in a licensed early childhood setting is desired.

Ottawa Food Service Worker: 30 hrs./wk.; full-year. Minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Valid Illinois driver’s license. Sanitation license and years of experience preferred.
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​Ottawa Teacher: 40 hrs./wk; part year. Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or closely related degree with a minimum of 21 credit hours in ECE. Previous experience in a licensed early childhood setting desired.
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​​​​​​Ottawa Teacher Assistant: 30-35 hrs./wk.; part-year and full-year opportunities available. Minimum of AAS in early childhood education, child development, or related degree with a minimum of 21 credit hours in ECE.

Polo Bus Driver/Class Aide: 30 hrs./wk.; part-year. Minimum of a high school diploma or GED and excellent driving record. Must have held a valid driver’s license for a minimum of three (3) consecutive years prior to hire.

​​​Rochelle Teacher Assistant: 35 hrs./wk.; full-year. Minimum of AAS in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related degree with a minimum of 21 credit hours in ECE.
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​​​Seneca Teacher Assistant: 35 hrs./wk.; full-year. Minimum of AAS in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related degree with a minimum of 21 credit hours in ECE.

Seneca Teacher: 40 hrs./wk; part-year. Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related degree with a minimum of 21 credit hours in ECE. Previous experience in a licensed early childhood setting is desired.

​​​​Site Supervisor (Office in LaSalle): 40 hrs./wk.; part-year. Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or closely related degree with a minimum of 21 credit hours in ECE.​​

Site Supervisor (Office in Rochelle): 40 hrs./wk.; part-year. Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or closely related degree with a minimum of 21 credit hours in ECE.​​

Spring Valley Teacher: 40 hrs./wk; part-year. Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related degree with a minimum of 21 credit hours in ECE. Previous experience in a licensed early childhood setting is desired.
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Sterling Head Start Teacher: 40 hrs./wk; part-year. Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related degree with a minimum of 21 credit hours in ECE. Previous experience in a licensed early childhood setting is desired.
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​​​Sterling Teacher Assistants: 30 hrs./wk.; part-year opportunities. Minimum of AAS in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related degree with a minimum of 21 credit hours in ECE.

Sterling Teacher Assistant: 30 hrs./wk.; full-year. Minimum of AAS in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related degree with a minimum of 21 credit hours in ECE.

Streator Early Head Start Support Teacher: 30 hrs./wk.; full year. Minimum of Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related degree with a minimum of 21 credit hours in ECE. Previous experience in a licensed early childhood setting is desired.

Streator Head Start Teacher: 40 hrs./wk; full-year. Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related degree with a minimum of 21 credit hours in ECE. Previous experience in a licensed early childhood setting is desired.
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Streator Teacher Assistant: 35 hrs./wk.; full-year. Minimum of AAS in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related degree with a minimum of 21 credit hours in ECE.

Whiteside County Parent Child Educator: 30 hrs./week; full year; Minimum of AAS in child development, early childhood education, human services, social services or closely related field, or enrolled in a degree program with a current Home Visitor or Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). 
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Updated: January 31, 2020
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