Head Start Program Support Staff

Kansas Children’s Service League, Inc.; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Kansas Children’s Service League is seeking a part-time Head Start Program Support Staff in Garden City, Kansas. The role supports classroom operations, child supervision, and safety for children ages 0–5.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional evenings or weekends and a wage of $14 per hour. Under the supervision of the Head Start Education Supervisor, you will assist the teaching team and help provide a nurturing, trauma-informed environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Bilingual - English and Spanish.
• At least one year of paid experience working with infants and toddlers.

Responsibilities

• Support the teaching team with classroom operations.
• Supervise children and ensure health, safety, and development needs are met.
• Help implement program rules, laws, and agency policies.

Skills

English proficiency

Trauma-informed care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Head Start Program Support Staff

PTNE 11-20 Hours 52 Weeks Part-Time Professional Garden City, KS, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2029

Kansas Children's Service League is looking to hire a part-time Head Start Program Support Staff 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 LeagueStronger 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.

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 Head Start Education Supervisor, the Head Start Program Support position supports the teaching team with all aspects of classroom operations, child supervision and cares for children ages 0–5. This position is responsible for supporting child health, development, and safety, and for ensuring that program rules, applicable laws, and agency policies and protocols are consistently followed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 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
• At least one year of paid experience working with infants and toddlers.