Parent and Child Together - PACT for West Central Illinois

09/03/2026

Macomb's CB7 class took advantage of the warm weather today to enjoy some fun in the sun and water play ☀️💦

09/02/2026

08/27/2026

Did you know?! 👀👂

At Head Start, we know that hearing and seeing well are important parts of learning and growing! As part of our comprehensive services, children receive vision and hearing screenings to help identify concerns early.

Screenings have been underway with our Head Start children, helping make sure they’re ready to see, hear, explore and learn! 💙

08/21/2026

🌟 Quincy – We are looking for Substitute Staff! 🌟

Our Quincy Early Head Start Center at John Wood Community College is looking for dependable, caring individuals to join our substitute team!

We are currently seeking substitutes for:
- Early Head Start Teachers
- Teacher Aides

Whether you’re looking for occasional work or want to gain experience working with young children, we’d love to hear from you! 💙

📍 Quincy – John Wood Community College
📞 Call us today at (217) 769-8760 to learn more or apply!

08/17/2026

WANTED: Tiny Human Wranglers (Head Start Teachers – Beautiful Downtown-Adjacent Camp Point, IL) 🧸

Yes, THE Camp Point. Home to more cornfields than stoplights, and now — a classroom full of preschoolers who need someone as patient as they are. PACT for West Central IL is hiring Head Start Teachers for our Camp Point center.

The perks:
✅ Full-time, Monday–Friday — nights and weekends are for other people
✅ Class sizes capped at 15 kids
✅ 14 paid holidays + a 2-week paid winter break (yes, really)
✅ Health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with match, and tuition reimbursement
✅ Starting at $20.64/hr, more if you've got a degree

The mission: Shape tiny humans' brains during the years that matter most. Build lesson plans, foster growth, keep the chaos beautifully managed, and partner with families to help littles thrive — all in a town small enough that everybody will know your name by week two.

What you'll need: A heart for early childhood education and the right combination of degree/credential and experience (details in the full job posting — we promise it's not as scary as it sounds).

Ready to trade spreadsheets for story time?
📩 Email: [email protected]
📝 Apply online: https://www.pactheadstart.com/job-application-general
📍 Or mail your letter of interest, resume, and transcripts to: 2090 Highway 24, Camp Point, IL 62320

No experience wrangling preschoolers required — just patience, heart, and a good sense of humor. (You'll need it.) 😄

08/12/2026

✨ Our Beardstown Center is looking for reliable, caring individuals to join our substitute team!

We have opportunities for substitutes in several areas:

👩‍🏫 Head Start Teachers
🧩 Teacher Aides
🍎 Cooks
🚌 Transportation Staff

Looking for flexible, occasional work? Want to get your foot in the door and gain experience working with children and families? Come be part of the PACT team!

📞 Give us a call today at (217) 323-9422 to learn more!

08/10/2026

👶 WANTED: Tiny Human Wranglers (Early Head Start Teachers – Quincy, IL) 🧸

Do you speak fluent baby babble? Can you turn a diaper change into a teachable moment? Do you consider "nap time" a sacred institution? PACT for West Central IL wants YOU on our Quincy team.

The perks:
✅ Full-time, Monday–Friday — nights and weekends are for other people
✅ Small class sizes — max 8 kids, so you actually get to know them
✅ 14 paid holidays + a 2-week paid winter break (yes, really)
✅ Health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with match, and tuition reimbursement
✅ Starting at $19.69/hr, more if you've got a degree

The mission: Shape tiny humans' brains during the years that matter most. Build lesson plans, foster growth, keep the chaos beautifully managed, and partner with families to help littles thrive.

What you'll need: Must be 19+, plus one of a few education/experience paths (Associate's, Bachelor's, or advanced degree in ECE, a related degree + coursework, or a CDA Infant/Toddler credential + experience). Full details in the job description — we promise it's not as scary as it sounds.

Ready to trade spreadsheets for sensory bins?
📩 Email: [email protected]
📝 Apply online: pactheadstart.com/job-application-general
📍 Or mail your letter of interest, resume, and transcripts to: 2090 Highway 24, Camp Point, IL 62320

No experience wrangling toddlers required — just patience, heart, and a good sense of humor. (You'll need it.) 😄

08/04/2026

📚Our Camp Point Center is looking for dependable, caring individuals to join our substitute team!

We are currently seeking substitutes for:

- Early Head Start/Head Start Teachers
- Teacher Aides
- Cooks
- Transportation Staff
- Other support positions as needed

Whether you're looking for occasional work or hoping to gain experience in early childhood education, we'd love to hear from you!

🌟Call us today at (217) 593-6777!

08/03/2026

🎉 PACT has welcomed several new team members to our program, with some joining us this spring and others more recently this summer. We’re excited to have them on our team and appreciate the skills and dedication they bring to serving children and families.

🌟 We also recently recognized employees celebrating important service milestones of 10 and 20 years with our agency. Thank you for your continued commitment and for the positive impact you’ve made on the children, families, and communities we serve.

👏 Please join us in welcoming our newest staff members and congratulating our service award recipients!