Early Head Start/Head Start Teacher Aide

University of Kansas Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance and disability coverage

Retirement plan options

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking an Early Head Start/Head Start Teacher Aide to support teachers, supervise children, and promote learning in a center-based program in Kansas City, KS. The role works closely with families to strengthen child development and safety in daily activities.

Responsibilities include assisting with materials, documenting progress, and participating in health and hygiene practices.

Qualifications

• Meet one of several educational requirements: CDA or Early Childhood Certificate, or 9 ECE college credits, or one year of teaching in Early Childhood and willing to pursue credentials within 2 years.
• Formal degree in the cited discipline area to ensure advanced knowledge and professional competencies.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or obtain within 30 days of employment; background check is required.
• Associate Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Experience with children ages 0-3 and 3-5 is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in preparing educational materials and setting up classrooms.
• Supervise children at all times to ensure safety.
• Rotate between classrooms as needed.
• Follow established policies and procedures.
• Notify supervisor of unusual or at‑risk situations.
• Provide basic first aid and promote health and hygiene.
• Assist in food preparation, serving and cleanup.
• Maintain compliance with Head Start standards and Educare policies.
• Establish rapport with families and communicate progress to parents.
• Support children’s growth through play-based experiences and assessments.
• Meet with the Mentor Teacher regularly for supervision and development planning.
• Participate in Educare network evaluations and classroom assessments.
• Collaborate with teachers, volunteers, and community partners.

Skills

Childcare

Classroom assistance

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

CDA or Early Childhood Certificate

9 ECE college credit hours

One year Early Childhood teaching experience

Job description

Department: Project Eagle ----- Educare 2 Position Title: Early Head Start/Head Start Teacher Aide Job Family Group: Professional Staff Job Description Summary

Project Eagle is an early childhood program focused on preparing children, engaging families, and promoting excellence for children and families in Kansas City, Kansas. Project Eagle provides home-based and center-based services to pregnant women and/or children ages birth to five through a variety of programs, the largest being Early Head Start. Project Eagle is also a member of the Educare Learning Network, part of a national initiative that serves as a platform for broader change, inspiring high-quality programs in communities, improving public policies within each state, and demonstrating a comprehensive approach to the first five years of life and learning.

Job Duties

• Assist teachers in preparing educational materials and setting up classroom for daily activities, supporting classroom staff, children and parents.
• Supervise children under them at all times to ensure their safety.
• Rotate from classroom to classroom as needed or required.
• Follow all established organizational and classroom specific policies and procedures.
• Notify supervisor immediately of any unusual or at-risk situations.
• Predict unsafe situations and take precautions; provide child first aid; diaper children and participate in potty training and toileting; implement procedures that prevent the spread of infectious diseases; promote oral and physical health; and appropriately respond to emergencies/crises.
• Assist in food preparation, serving and clean up.
• Adhere to all Head Start Performance Standards, Kansas Child Care Licensing Regulations, and Educare Learning Network core features.
• Ensure that all children are under appropriate supervision and guidance at all times.
• Provide a supportive social-emotional classroom climate.
• Complete daily activity and accident reports.
• Establish rapport with families.
• Assist teachers in providing daily written communication to parents regarding their child's involvement in classroom activities and progress toward learning goals.
• Support children’s growth and development through play-based experiences.
• Meet with the Mentor Teacher on a regular basis for reflective supervision.
• In partnership with the Mentor Teacher, develop an action plan for professional development that is based on classroom assessments, center goals, and self-assessments.
• Participate in all classroom assessments as part of the Educare Learning Network cross-site evaluation.
• Work in partnership with Teachers to implement classroom action plans based on assessment and evaluation results.
• Participate in staff meetings, parent meetings and in-service training as required.
• Work collaboratively in the classroom with community partners, volunteers, and evaluation partners.

Required Qualifications Education

• Meet one of the following educational requirements:
• Child Development Associate (CDA) or Early Childhood Certificate
• 9 Early Childhood college credit hours
• One year of teaching experience in the Early Childhood field and must be willing to participate in higher education (and complete either a CDA, Early Childhood Certificate, or 9 early childhood college credit hours in Early Childhood Education within 2 years).

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.

Certification

CPR and First Aid Certified or become certified within 30 days of employment (paid for by employer). This position requires the incumbent to pass background check including fingerprinting.

Preferred Qualifications Education

Associate Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education from an accredited College or University.

Work Experience

Experience working with children ages 0-3 and 3-5.

Language

Bilingual English/Spanish.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.
• One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment.
• A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type

Regular Time

Time Type: Full time

Rate Type: Hourly

Compensation Statement: The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $21.06 - $27.40

Minimum $21.06

Midpoint $24.23

Maximum $27.40

Mission

The mission of the University of Kansas Medical Center is to improve lives and communities in Kansas and beyond through innovation in education, research, and health care.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.

http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination https://kumc-publicpoliciesandprocedures.policystat.com/policy/8446235/latest/

Disability Preference and E-Verify

Under Kansas state law, certain KUMC positions are subject to disability preference. For positions subject to this requirement, KUMC will offer an interview to a person who has applied for an open position who is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodation, to meet the performance standards of the position and who has presented acceptable proof of disability. If the position you apply for is subject to the disability preference requirement, you will be asked to provide information in support of your request for disability preference when you complete the application for employment.

https://civilrights.ku.edu/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf https://www.laborposters.org/federal/1606-federal-pay-transparency-poster.htm