Tri-County Head Start is actively seeking to attract and retain the most dedicated and talented staff. Hiring the best staff for our organization is critical to improving child and family outcomes. We offer a variety of career opportunities with generous benefits, mentoring, and professional development.

Some of the benefits we offer are:

  • Paid Spring Break (1 week)
  • Paid Winter Break (2 weeks)
  • Paid Inclement Weather Days
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Generous Paid-Time off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401 K
  • Health Insurance
  • And a warm, welcoming team environment

Please take a look at our current opportunities. If none of those are right for you, please scroll down to the positions that we offer and indicate on your application which county and position(s) you wish to apply for.

Current Opportunities

Cass County

  • Part Time CSS
    • Minimum HS Diploma/GED or HS/EHS Parent
  • Cass County Program Year Substitute
    • Minimum HS Diploma/GED
  • Cass Bus Monitor
    • Minimum HS Diploma/GED or HS/EHS Parent
  • Marcellus Bus Monitor
    • Minimum HS Diploma/GED or HS/EHS Parent

Van Buren County

  • Bangor Location
    • Van Buren County Home Visitor
      • Minimum HS Diploma/GED
    • Associate Teacher
      • Minimum HS Diploma/GED
      • Must obtain CDA within 2 years of hire.
  • Bangor CEC Location
    • Part-Time CSS
      • Minimum HS Diploma/GED or HS/EHS Parent
  • South Haven Location
    • Bus Monitor
      • Minimum HS Diploma/GED or HS/EHS Parent
  • Head Start Office
    • Financial Services Specialist
      • Minimum AA in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
    • Human Resource Specialist
      • Minimum AA in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
    • Peer Support Teacher (Full Year)
      • Base and County TBD
      • Minimum BA in ECE
  • Van Buren County
    • Van Buren County Sub (Full-Year)
      • Minimum HS Diploma/GED

Berrien County

  • Benton Harbor (DEC) Location
    • Bus Driver
      • Minimum HS Diploma/GED or HS/EHS Parent
    • Associate Teachers (2 Positions Available)
      • Minimum HS Diploma/GED
      • Must obtain CDA within 2 years of hire
  • Niles Brandywine Location
    • Bus Driver
      • Minimum HS Diploma/GED or HS/EHS Parent
  • New Buffalo Location
    • EHS Toddler Teacher
      • Minimum Associates in ECE or Infant/Toddler CDA
  • River of Life Location
    • Part -Time CSS
      • Minimum HS Diploma/GED or HS/EHS Parent
    • Associate Teacher
      • Minimum HS Diploma/GED
      • Must obtain CDA within 2 years of hire
  • Spinks Location
    • Bus Monitor
      • Minimum HS Diploma/GED or HS/EHS Parent
  • Watervliet Location
    • Teacher
      • Minimum AA in ECE, or related field.

Tri-County Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Positions

Administrative Specialist

Bus Driver

Bus Monitor

Clerical Associate

Center Based Teacher

Center Coordinator

Center Director

Conscious Discipline Coordinator

ChildPlus Specialist

Classroom Program Director

Classroom Support Staff

Director

Disabilities Coordinator

Data Entry Assistant

Dual Language Advocate

Dual Language Coordinator

Education Advisor

Education Coach

Education Services Administrator

EHS Administrator

EHS Food Assistant

ERSEA Application Assistant

ERSEA Manager

Family Advocate

File Clerk

Financial Services Administrator

Family Services Administrator

Financial Services Specialist

Food and Supply Transporter

Home Visitor

Health Services Data Support

Health Services Administrator

Health Services Specialist

Maintenance Worker

Custodian

Mental Health Consultant

Maintenance Services Specialist

Nutrition Worker — Cook

Nutrition Worker — Cook’s Assistant

Nutrition Consultant

Office Coordinator

Site Monitor

Program Support Staff

Recruiter

Recruitment Specialist

Teacher’s Assistant

Transportation Administrator

Teacher Consultant

Transportation Coordinator