Head Start/PreSchool Classroom Aide

Merrillville Community School Corporation; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Nimble is seeking a school-year staff member for 180 days to support teachers and promote social, physical, and cognitive growth in young students. The role involves assisting under teacher direction and helping prepare children for daily routines in a school setting.

The ideal candidate will present a positive, professional image of the organization, respond to routine inquiries from stakeholders, and bring experience with children or a CDA credential where possible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CDA preferred.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists and works under the close directive of teachers to promote social, physical and cognitive growth in order to prepare children for the routines of a school setting.
• Expected to present a positive and professional image of Merrillville School Corporation.
• Ability to respond to routine inquiries or complaints from stakeholders.

Skills

Spanish speaking

Child care experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job description

School year position - 180 days

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists and works under the close directive of teachers to promote social, physical and cognitive growth in order to prepare children for the routines of a school setting.
• Expected to present a positive and professional image of Merrillville School Corporation.
• Ability to respond to routine inquiries or complaints from stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Spanish speaking preferred.