Classroom Aide, El Dorado, KS

Child Start, Inc.; El Dorado; Presencial; COP 55.389.000 - 63.910.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

403(b) retirement plan

9 paid holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Child Start, Inc. in El Dorado, KS is seeking a Classroom Aide to provide a warm, safe environment and assist the teacher with record-keeping and meal setup.

You will support infant feeding, supervise meals, help with attendance, CACFP paperwork, and coordinate with families to involve them in the program. The role requires a high school diploma and willingness to pursue a CDA or an associate degree in Early Childhood Education; physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds; competitive benefits

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent; willing to begin an education plan to obtain a CDA credential or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education.
• A love for teaching and the ability to build a trusting relationship with students, teachers and parents.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds for various classroom and event needs.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the teacher with classroom record-keeping tasks.
• Assist with food service as assigned and supervise meals.
• Support screenings completed in the first 45 days and as scheduled in developmental, speech and behavior.
• Support and encourage families to be actively involved in the program and assist with volunteering.
• Assist with attendance and CACFP paperwork; complete Summer food services for children.
• Inventories food and requests supplies as needed; assist with fluoride administration and recording.

Conocimientos

Love for teaching

Building trusting relationships

Lift up to 30 pounds

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Willing to pursue CDA or Associate's in ECE

Descripción del empleo

Support providing a warm, safe, constructive and non-threatening environment with age-appropriate activities for Head Start 0-5 children. Assist the teacher with necessary classroom record-keeping tasks. Assist with food service as assigned.

Supports staff during staff breaks and in the absence of the classroom teacher.

• Observes children upon arrival; reports any unusual circumstances (bruises, inappropriate dress, signs of illness, etc.) and document in writing to EC Manager.
• Helps prepare classroom materials for scheduled activities.
• Support screenings that are completed in first 45 days and as scheduled in developmental, speech and behavior.
• Support infants feeding on demand with food/bottles. Holds infants while feeding.
• Take lead to set up for meals, snacks. Supervise lunches, snacks and breakfasts. Assist with clean up following meals. Eat with children in a family-style setting if age appropriate.
• Assist with children’s attendance & completes CACFP paperwork.
• Inventories food and requests supplies as needed.
• Complete Summer food services for children.
• Assists with fluoride administration and record which children have received fluoride.
• Follows CACFP, KDHE licensing standard and Head Start Performance Standards at all times.
• Support and encourage families to be actively involved in the program and assist them in finding ways to volunteer.
• Supports coordination of progress of each child to share with parents and assist with developing an individual plan together for their child.
• Supports home visits and/or school conferences.

Requires:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, willing to begin an education plan to obtain a CDA credential or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education.
• A love for teaching and the ability to build a trusting relationship with students, teachers and parents.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds for various classroom and event needs.

Prefer:

• Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.

Child Start's Classroom Aide position is $13.88 per hour.

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 9 paid holidays each year
• and much more!

Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

In compliance with KDHE requirements, Child Start will request proof of measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity during the employment process.

Must be able to commute daily to El Dorado, KS.