Classroom Aide/ Kitchen Utility Aid/Custodian

Choosecolumbusga; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Choosecolumbusga seeks a Center Support role to assist classroom staff by rotating between rooms to ensure adequate staff-to-child ratios. You will help with meal preparation, service, and delivery, plus cleaning and laundering duties to keep classrooms sanitary.

The position requires a HS diploma or GED, with CDA preferred. Experience with infants to toddlers is valued, and you’ll work on-site with the center team to maintain a safe, clean environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• CDA preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience with children birth to three years.

Responsibilities

• Rotate between classrooms to provide breaks for primary staff.
• Support staff to maintain staff-to-child ratios.
• Assist with setup and cleanup for meals and snacks.
• Wash, dry and fold clothes/linens for classrooms.
• Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen and workstations.

Skills

Classroom support

Meal service

Sanitation

Food handling

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

## Description**Job Summary:**Incumbent provides support to primary classroom staff by rotating within the Center to allow teaching team members to take breaks while still maintaining the appropriate staff to student ratio.**Major Responsibilities/Activities:*** Rotate between classrooms within the Center, providing breaks for primary classroom staff.* Provide support to classroom teaching staff to maintain required ratio, in the absence of a regular Substitute or Teacher Assistant* Assist teaching staff with set up and clean up related to meal services.* Wash, dry and fold clothes and linens for classrooms* Always demonstrate safe and sanitary food handling practices.* Keep the kitchen free of health and safety hazards; report and eliminate them when appropriate to prevent injury and/or the spread of illness.* Always maintain a clean and sanitary workstation, including but not limited to; work areas, storage areas, equipment, supplies, serving and eating utensils.* Prepare and package meals and snacks for delivery to the individual classrooms.* Deliver meals and snacks to the individual classrooms in compliance with an established meal service schedule.* Assist with trash & waste removal following each meal service.* Wash dishes after meals, clean kitchen on a daily and weekly schedule, and maintain a sanitary kitchen environment.* Serve as ancillary support to other staff members in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of the classrooms, restrooms, and other common areas of the facility (containing and/or mopping up spills and removing debris, etc.)* Provide general cleaning and upkeep of the building as assigned (in conjunction with center staff) including daily cleaning of restrooms; sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping of floors; wiping down surfaces; and cleaning windows.* Other duties as assigned by the Center Family Support Manager## Qualifications**Minimum Requirements:*** Minimum High School Diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.).* Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred.* Minimum one year experience with children ages birth to three years of age