Job openings are listed below.  To apply, you may print the Employment Application below.  Once completed, please submit the application in one of the following ways.  Mail to:  Western Egyptian, PO Box 7, Steeleville, IL  62288; email to:  weeoc@weeoc.org ; or drop off the application at any Western Egyptian office.  

Head Start Openings:

Bus Driver - Coulterville Head Start

Monday-Friday 22 ½ hours weekly. Split shift: 6:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. / 1:45 p.m. -4:15 p.m. (4 ½ hours daily)

Benefits:  Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Days, Paid Personal Days

Qualifications:  High School Diploma or GED.  Must be 21 years of age.  Must have safe driving record. Must have a Valid Illinois Driver’s license. Preference will be given to Valid CDL School Bus driver permit. Must meet requirements of Illinois DCFS Licensing Standards.  Must receive clearance through FBI criminal history records, including fingerprints and child abuse and neglect state registry check.  Preference given to individual with experience working with Pre-school age children or Head Start experience.  Must pass Illinois DCFS Drivers Clearance. CDL School bus training is provided.

Duties: Provide a positive, supportive environment for the Head Start children.  Follow Western Egyptian EOC Head Start Guide for Transporting the Head Start Child. Follow Illinois Rules of the Road. Complete daily pre-trip inspections.  Operate the bus safely at all times.

Keep a timely scheduled bus route. Follow Bus Transportation Guidelines.  Follow Arrival and Departure Guidelines.  Attend annual bus refresher course. Complete Gas logs. Partner with Bus Monitor to complete daily health checks. Partner with Bus Monitor on accurate paperwork and cleaning of the bus.