Classroom Aide

Child Start, Inc.; Augusta (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan

9 paid holidays

Job summary

Child Start, Inc. seeks an Early Childhood Assistant to support Head Start 0-5 classrooms in Augusta, KS. You will assist the teacher with records, help with feeding and meals, and ensure a safe, nurturing environment.

The role requires lifting up to 30 pounds, building trusting relationships with families, and aiding in program compliance with CACFP and licensing standards. This position offers stable hours and benefits as part of a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer CDA or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students, teachers and parents.

Responsibilities

• Observe arrival children, report unusual signs, and document to EC Manager.
• Assist with preparing classroom materials for activities.
• Support screenings within the first 45 days and scheduled in development areas.
• Assist with feeding infants; hold them during feeding as needed.
• Lead meal setup; supervise meals; assist with cleanup; eat with children.
• Take attendance and complete CACFP paperwork.
• Inventory food and request supplies as needed.
• Complete Summer food services for children.
• Assist with fluoride administration and records.
• Follow CACFP, KDHE licensing standards and Head Start standards.
• Encourage family involvement and help with volunteering.
• Track progress and develop individual plans with parents.
• Support home visits and school conferences.

Skills

Relationship building

Love for teaching

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDA credential or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

Child Start offers competitive salary and benefits, including 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 Augusta, KS.