Classroom Aide, El Dorado, KS

Child-Start-Inc.; El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term

403(b) retirement plan

9 paid holidays

Job summary

Child Start in El Dorado, KS is seeking a Classroom Aide to support Head Start 0-5 children in a warm, safe environment. You will assist the teacher with records, meals, attendance, and CACFP paperwork, and help with materials and activities.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and a willingness to pursue CDA or an associate degree in Early Childhood Education. You must be able to lift up to 30 pounds and commute daily to El Dorado.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Willing to pursue CDA or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds for classroom needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with classroom record-keeping tasks.
• Assist with food service as assigned.
• Support staff during breaks and in the absence of the teacher.
• Observe children and report unusual circumstances.
• Prepare classroom materials for activities.
• Support screenings in developmental, speech and behavior areas.
• Assist with attendance and CACFP paperwork.
• Inventories food and request supplies as needed.
• Complete Summer food services for children.
• Assist with fluoride administration and records for children.
• Follow CACFP, KDHE licensing standards and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Support family involvement and volunteering.
• Support progress updates and individual plans for children.
• Support home visits and school conferences.

Skills

Love for teaching

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDA 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.

• 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.