Early Head Start Paraprofessional

Kansas Children'S Service League; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) & matching

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation & Wellness Time

Telework Options

Infants at Work Program

Job summary

Kansas Children's Service League in Garden City, KS, is seeking a full-time Early Head Start Paraprofessional. You will support the teaching team, supervise children, and help maintain health and safety in accordance with program rules. The role requires English proficiency and a CDA within two years if not already held.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional evenings and weekends. Competitive benefits are provided with the opportunity for growth within a supportive

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Infant/Toddler CDA certification preferred or ability to obtain within two years of hire.
• Must read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Understanding of challenges and strengths of children and families living with lower incomes and/or special needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the teaching team with classroom supervision and care.
• Ensure child health, development, and safety.
• Follow program rules, applicable laws, and agency policies.
• Provide a welcoming, nurturing, trauma-informed experience for students.
• Prepare to follow regulations and policies.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

English literacy

Child supervision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Infant/Toddler CDA preferred

CDA within two years of hire

Job description

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Early Head Start Paraprofessional

21-36 Early Head Start Full TM non-exempt Full-Time Professional Garden City, KS, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2073

Kansas Children's Service League is looking to hire a full-time EarlyHead Start Paraprofessional in Garden City, KS. This position earns a competitive wage of $14 per hour and works a Monday - Friday schedule with occasional evenings and weekends.

About Kansas Children’s Service League

Stronger families start at Kansas Children’s Service League (KCSL). Founded in 1893, KCSL is a statewide, nonprofit agency that serves thousands of Kansas children and families each year. KCSL’s mission is to protect and promote the well-being of children. Our programs work with children and families in the areas of health, safety and education to succeed and break cycles of neglect, abuse and trauma. We help both children and parents develop skills for success in their families, schools and workplaces. KCSL is also the Kansas chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America and Circle of Parents.

As a team member of Kansas Children's Service League, you’ll enjoy the followingbenefit offeringsand more based on selected cafeteria options and employment class:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• FSA / HSA
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(K) & matching offerings
• Family Friendly Paid Wellness Leave
• Paid Vacation & Wellness Time
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Wellness Program
• Earned Wage Access
• Telework Options
• Infants at Work Program

For more details on our benefits, please visit our KCSL Career site.

Expectations for All Employees

At Kansas Children’s Service League, we protect and promote the well-being of children. In doing so, every employee is responsible for supporting the agency’s mission, vision, and values. This includes actively and regularly demonstrating high-quality customer service, accountability in all aspects of your position, and respecting the differences in our staff, customers, and communities. Expected behaviors and qualities include professionalism and competence, active collaboration, effective communication, initiative and innovation, respect, and goal achievement. Employees are to be able, at any time, to provide basic information about the breadth of customer opportunities available through KCSL and to help customers make connections within the organization.

Job Summary

Under the daily supervision of the Teacher, the Paraprofessional supports the teaching team with all aspects of classroom and child supervision and care. The position is responsible for child health, development, and safety, and for ensuring program rules, applicable laws, and agency policies and protocols, are followed.

Essential Job Functions

• Teacher's Aide
  • Provide a welcoming, nurturing, and trauma-informed experience for students
• Preparation
  • Ensure regulations and policies are followed

Education and Experience

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) certification from the Council for Professional Recognition, preferred education listed below or the ability to obtain a CDA within two years from hire date.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Demonstrated awareness of the challenges and strengths of children and families living with lower incomes and/or special needs.

Preferred

• Bilingual - English and Spanish
• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education.
• At least one year of paid experience working with infants and toddlers.