Early Head Start Aide

West Feliciana Parish Schools; St. Francisville (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Benefits

TRSL retirement

Job summary

West Feliciana Parish Schools is seeking an Early Head Start Aide in Louisiana. This 10-month, full-time position supports infants and toddlers through daily care, classroom assistance, and compliance with Head Start policies.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or Equivalent and at least one year in an early childhood setting, with willingness to pursue CDA. The role involves lifting, diapering, meal service, and maintaining a clean, safe classroom.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least one year experience in an early childhood program serving infants and toddlers
• Willing to continue education by working toward the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for Infant and Toddler Caregivers
• Training and experience necessary to develop consistent, stable and supportive relationships with very young children
• Ability to lift infants and toddlers and to participate in floor activities
• Ability to follow a written schedule

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain knowledge of all policies and standards of the Family Service Center and the Head Start Program
• Treat all children and adults with dignity and respect
• Assure the safety and well-being of all children during Early Head Start activities
• Assist teachers with classroom housekeeping tasks, organizing and cleaning toys, linens, equipment and supplies
• Assist teachers in changing diapers and assisting children in toileting
• Observe hygiene and safety codes
• Prepare and deliver snacks following written menu
• Assist cafeteria personnel in serving breakfast and lunch and delivering meals to classrooms
• Ensure that all food is served in correct portions and temperatures
• Maintain kitchen in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition
• Assist the EHS-HS Director with monthly inventory of food items
• Assist teachers in other appropriate ways
• Communicate effectively with others and participate in professional development
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job description

Job Title: Early Head Start Aide

Details:

• Full-Time Position (10 month/190 day employee)
• Health Insurance, Benefits, TRSL retirement
• Salary is based on Experience- starting salary: $23,204 PLUS $3,500 Stipend

Overview of Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least one year experience in an early childhood program serving infants and toddlers

(below 3 years of age) in a developmentally appropriate setting, preferably in a human

services setting

• Willing to continue education by working toward the Child Development Associate

(CDA) credential for Infant and Toddler Caregivers Training and experience necessary to develop consistent, stable and supportive

relationships with very young children

• Ability to lift infants and toddlers and to participate in floor activities
• Ability to follow a written schedule

Overview of Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge, understanding and adherence to all policies, procedures and standards of the Family Service Center and the Head Start Program.
• Treat all children and adults with dignity and respect.
• Assure the safety and well-being of all children while involved in Early Head Start activities.
• Assist teachers with general classroom housekeeping tasks, such as organizing and cleaning toys, linens, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist the teachers in changing diapers and assisting children in toileting.
• Observe all hygiene and safety codes.
• Prepare and deliver appropriate snacks to classrooms, following the written menu.
• Assist cafeteria personnel in serving breakfast and lunch into serving utensils, deliver meals to the classrooms with all appropriate utensils and napkins.
• Ensure that all food is served in the correct portion size and at the correct temperature.
• Maintain the kitchen in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
• Assist the EHS-HS Director in conducting a complete and accurate physical inventory (count) of all food items on the last working day of each month.
• Assist the teachers in any other appropriate way.
• Communicate effectively with others, including giving and receiving feedback.
• Participate in professional development, including meetings and conferences of professional organizations.
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by design