Head Start Paraprofessional

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401(K) & matching offerings

Paid Vacation & Wellness Time

Paid Holidays

Employee Wellness Program

Earned Wage Access

Job summary

Kansas Children's Service League in Garden City, KS is hiring a full-time Head Start Paraprofessional to support the teaching team and supervise children in the classroom. The role emphasizes health, development, safety, and adherence to program rules and agency policies.

The position offers a wage of $14 per hour, a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional evenings and weekends, and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid leave, and retirement options, reflecting the

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Infant/Toddler CDA certification

English language proficiency (read/write/speak)

Job description

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21-32 Head Start HB CB Full TM non-exempt Full-Time Professional Garden City, KS, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2021

Kansas Children's Service League is looking to hire a full-time Head 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 following benefit offerings and more based on selected cafeteria options and employment class:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(K) & matching offerings
• Family Friendly Paid Wellness Leave
• Paid Vacation & Wellness Time
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Wellness Program
• Earned Wage Access

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. KCSL is an equal opportunity employer.

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.