Head Start Temporary Center Aide

Rolling Plains Management Corporation; Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Rolling Plains Management Corporation seeks a Temporary Head Start Center Aide to support daily classroom activities at the Wilbarger County Preschool in Vernon, TX. The six-month assignment reports to the Center Director, with hours varying by center needs, Monday through Friday.

The temporary employee may apply for a regular substitute or part-/full-time role before the assignment ends. The Center Aide will assist teaching staff and perform duties as assigned, with equal opportunity employment

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and management.
• Must embrace the parent as the primary educator and support attachment of parent and child.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Must be able to pass regular criminal history checks.
• Must submit to TB tests as required.
• Must be able to pass a drug/alcohol test and comply with policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff with daily classroom activities and support where needed within the Center.
• Perform various duties as assigned by the Center Director.
• Flexibility to meet center needs and schedules.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Diversity awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Vernon, TX 76384. Rolling Plains Management Corporation is seeking a Temporary Head Start Center Aide to work at the Wilbarger County Preschool in Vernon, Texas. The position is a six-month temporary position that will be responsible to the Center Director, working Monday through Friday, as needed. Hours may vary to meet the needs of the Center as determined by the Center Director. The Temporary employee will have the opportunity to apply for a regular Substitute, part- or full-time position if desired, prior to the end of the temporary assignment. The Center Aide will assist teaching staff with daily classroom activities and assist wherever needed within the Center, performing various job duties as assigned.

Rolling Plains Management Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Teacher assistant or daycare experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other team members and management.
• Must embrace the principle of the parent as the primary educator and support attachment of parent and child.
• Ability and desire to work with diverse populations required.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and procedures required.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Must be willing to take and pass a drug/alcohol test and comply with the “Drug Free” Agency Policy.
• Must be able to pass regular criminal history checks.
• Must submit to TB tests as required.
• Must possess ability to provide reliable self-transportation capable of regional travel. Must possess and maintain valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s permit of appropriate classification and endorsement as required. Must agree to maintain a satisfactory MVR and minimum requirement of insurability as required by law. MVR background checks may be conducted by the agency.

Physical Demands

• Ability to maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting or standing for extended periods of time, drive or ride in sedan, bus or van, and interacting with children at the child’s eye level (which includes floor activities) or other duties assigned.
• The usual requirements in a classroom environment may require lifting boxes of supplies, equipment and occasional adjustments of office furniture.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time.
• May require long periods of standing or walking.
• Occasional bending or squatting required.

Work Environment

• Possess ability to adapt to inclement weather conditions and/or situations.
• Ability to drive, occasionally long distances.
• Noise level could be moderate to loud in working in center.
• Ability to work in stressful environment and deal effectively with stress.
• Ability to perform duties and adapt to flexible work schedules as established by management.