Classroom Aide, El Dorado, KS

Child Start; El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Short-Term Disability (company-paid)

Long-Term Disability (company-paid)

403(b) retirement plan

9 paid holidays

Job summary

Child Start is seeking a Classroom Aide in El Dorado, KS to support a Head Start program for 0-5 year olds. You will assist with classroom tasks, oversee meals, and help monitor child progress while maintaining a nurturing environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with a willingness to pursue a CDA or Associate's degree. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds and work on-site in El Dorado.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Willing to begin education plan to obtain a CDA credential or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students, teachers and parents.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with classroom record-keeping tasks.
• Observe children; report unusual circumstances and document in writing.
• Prepare classroom materials for scheduled activities.
• Support screenings within first 45 days and as scheduled for developmental, speech, and behavior.
• Assist with meals: set up, supervise, and clean; eat with children in a family-style setting when appropriate.
• Assist with attendance and CACFP paperwork.
• Inventory food and request supplies as needed.
• Complete Summer food services for children.
• Assist with fluoride administration and record who received fluoride.
• Follow CACFP and KDHE licensing standards and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Support families to be actively involved and help them volunteer.
• Support progress sharing with parents and develop individual plans for children.
• Support home visits and/or school conferences.

Skills

Teaching

Relationship building

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDA credential or Associate's degree preferred

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.

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.

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 El Dorado, KS.