Classroom Para- Pott. Co. -Wamego, KS

NEK-CAP, Inc.; Wamego (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NEK-CAP, Inc. in Wamego, KS is seeking a classroom assistant for a ten-month Head Start program. You will help maintain adult-to-child ratios, support teachers, and prepare activities.

Responsibilities include observing children, maintaining a clean classroom, and assisting with transportation for school and field trips. Training and supervision will be provided as part of ongoing program requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be a High School graduate or GED.
• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education preferred or CDA credential.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Pass criminal background check in compliance with Kansas licensing.
• Valid driver’s license and personal automobile insurance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adult-to-child ratio of 1:10 in classroom.
• Clean and maintain classroom areas used by children.
• Conduct daily observations and document findings.
• Assist with lesson plans and prepare materials.
• Transport children to/from school and field trips when needed.
• Attend trainings, staff meetings, and supervision sessions.
• Provide one-on-one support for children needing extra help.
• Ensure confidentiality of NEK-CAP, Inc. and clients.
• Perform with flexibility and strong organization.

Skills

Classroom management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)

CDA credential (for 3-5 year olds) (preferred)

Job description

Location: Wamego, KS

Reports to: Area Manager Department: Head Start

Classification: Full-time Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary: This position is a ten-month position. This position is responsible for working collaboratively with all staff to maintain a program that includes an organized series of experiences designed to meet the needs of all participating children. This position is directly responsible for maintaining adult: child ratio in the classroom. This person will be responsible for transporting and/or monitoring the children to and from school and to and from field trips as needed. This position is directly responsible for maintaining adult: child ratio in the classroom. This position will be responsible for filling in, as needed and as requested, by the Teacher and Area Manager. Work is performed under the supervision of the Area Manager, and reviewed through regular supervision, reports, and program achievements.

• Clean classroom areas the children use daily.
• Daily Child Observations-observe and take notes while in class with children. Enter in these observations after class or as soon as possible to capture the observations.
• Learning Genie. Upload: pictures, happenings, funny kid quotes, reminders for In Kind, Helpful Hints, Classroom Activities, Extension Activities, Homework, In Kind tutorials, Virtual Field Trips, etc., as requested.
• Maintain dependable, punctual attendance. Adhere to appropriate break times.
• Read the lesson plans daily, be ready and willing to teach when needed or decided (per Teacher request).
• Responsible to make certain all KDHE licensing accident/incident reports are filled out and reported to the AM, so they are scanned on the day they occur in COPA and inputted. A copy goes to the Parent to sign and return, and another for them to keep.
• Maintain and assure confidentiality and privacy of NEK-CAP, Inc. and our customers.
• Responsible for active supervision during the times the children are present in the classroom, playground, on field trips and family engagement activities.
• Help create and develop lesson plans. The Teacher will assign who will be developing each section of lesson plans.
• Gather needed materials for the lesson plans and complete all other prep work and be ready to implement the lesson plans as requested.
• Change classroom toys out. Clean and wipe down toys before they are put away. Add new toys to the classroom, add new pictures, take pictures, if necessary, on shelves to label as needed.
• Vacuum and mop as requested. Steam mop floors as needed.
• Attend, participate in trainings, conferences, staff meetings, reflective supervision, coaching and in-service days.
• Assist Assistant Teacher in checking toothbrushes and replace as needed.
• Assist as needed in Family Engagement Activities.
• Must always maintain the adult to child ratio of 1-10.
• Assist setting up developmentally appropriate classroom(s) environments based on the Curriculum and Head Start Performance Standards using the Fidelity tool of the Curriculum and your site Education Manager.
• All staff must review Children’s Orientation paperwork including Health Assessment, immunization records Contact and release form, IHP and INHP, prior to them entering the center. Complete any required health related trainings.
• Provide one on one support for children recognized as needing extra support and/or instruction.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to learn and adapt.
• Resourceful and well organized
• Basic computer and electronic skills
• Basic operations of general office equipment such as photocopiers, scanners, faxes, and phone systems.
• Superior interpersonal skills. Ability to have a good relationship with diverse personalities; tactful, mature, and flexible.
• Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the general public and to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with co-workers, community partners and customers.
• Continue to develop your knowledge and skills of the curriculum utilized in the program.
• Continue to develop professionally with knowledge and expertise with what are developmentally appropriate practices and activities with young children.
• Continue to grow your knowledge of what resources in our community are available to help our children and families that we work with

Education and Qualifications

High School Graduate or GED required. Associates degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred or CDA (Child Development Associate) credential for 3-5 year olds. Obtain First Aid and CPR certification and keep current, attend training in child abuse and neglect, blood borne pathogens upon hire. Successfully complete and pass a physical exam, TB skin test and drug screen before beginning employment. Submit to and pass criminal background/history check in compliance with State of Kansas Child Care Licensing. Possess current valid state driver’s license and personal automobile insurance and present upon hire. Training to drive a fourteen passenger bus may be required upon hire.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Sit (adult and child size furniture) stand, walk and stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions
• Outside weather conditions
• Extreme cold and extreme heat
• Assist children with toileting and changing diapers.
• Noise level is usually quiet to moderate.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed by this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer requirements of the job change.