Classroom Aide, El Dorado, KS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Short-Term Disability coverage

Long-Term Disability coverage

403(b) retirement plan

9 paid holidays

Job summary

Child Start, Inc. in El Dorado is seeking a Classroom Aide to support Head Start 0-5 children, assist the teacher with records, meals, and supervision, and help with CACFP paperwork.

You will help prepare materials, observe children, support families, and participate in screenings and progress updates with parents. A High School diploma is required with a plan to pursue CDA/related degree.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, willing to begin an education plan to obtain CDA or an Associate degree.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Start teacher with classroom records and documentation.
• Support meals, snacks, and supervise meals in a family-style setting.
• Assist with CACFP paperwork and related compliance.
• Observe children at arrival and report unusual circumstances to EC Manager.
• Prepare classroom materials for scheduled activities.
• Support screenings in developmental, speech, and behavior areas.
• Assist with infants' feeding and supervision as assigned.
• Help with attendance tracking and progress notes for parents.
• Support home visits and school conferences.

Skills

Teaching

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma

CDA credential / Associate degree

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.