PRE-SCHOOL AIDE (MSHS - Seasonal Full Time/Farmway) Caldwell

Community Council Of Idaho; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Basic Life

EAP

Job summary

Community Council Of Idaho is seeking an entry-level Preschool Assistant for a Seasonal Full-Time position in Caldwell, ID. You will support teachers, assist with health checks, and help implement early education plans to promote language, social, and cognitive development.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CDA credentials or enrollment, and a valid driver's license. Benefits include comprehensive medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma or GED.
• Preschool CDA credential.
• Enrolled in a CDA program to complete in 2 years.
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance.
• Must pass physical exam and background checks, including state day care clearance.
• Tuberculosis clearance required.
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Teacher with planning and conducting curriculum and activities for children.
• Assist in daily health checks of children.
• Assist with developmental screenings and IE(P)S/IFSP implementations.
• Monitor progress of individual children.
• Supervise classroom in Teacher's absence.
• Maintain records, documents, reports, and reviews.

Education

Highschool Diploma or GED

Preschool CDA

CDA program enrollment within 2 years

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)

Driver's license & proof of auto insurance

Background checks & physical exam

Tuberculosis clearance

Pediatric First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry Job Location: MSHS LA ADELITA - CALDWELL - CALDWELL, ID 83605 Position Type: Seasonal Full-Time Education Level: High School / GED Salary Range: $16.48 - $16.48 Hourly Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Job Shift: Day Job Category: Education Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly Reports to: Preschool Teacher Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Vacation, Paid Holidays

This position is considered Seasonal Full-Time, with an approximate start date in April and running through December, including some downtime during the off-peak period.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

• Assist Teacher with planning and conducting a classroom instructional curriculum and activities, for assigned children, that encourages growth of language, social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and communication skills


• Assist in daily health checks of children


• Assist in conducting and monitoring developmental screening of children, assist in implementing Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) for children and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) for families


• Monitor the progress of individual children


• Supervise classroom activities in the absence of the Teacher


• Assist to prepare, maintain, and present records, documents, reports, and reviews


• Ability to stay current on new educational practices, techniques, and objectives


• Assist to develop and maintain dual language in the classroom


• Assist to prepare children for transition into kindergarten


• Ability to help maintain a safe and supportive learning environment in a classroom environment


• Ability to help provide children with experiences and opportunities that allow them to develop curiosity, initiative, problem-solving skills, and creativity


• Ability to help maintain clear, reasonable, consistent, and age-appropriate rules and expectations for children, engage the children in the rule-setting process


• Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure


• May perform duties of bus monitor once trained


• Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records


• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with CC Idaho policies, procedures, safety practice, and Head Start Performance Standards

Qualifications/Benefits Qualifications

Required

• Highschool Diploma or GED


• Preschool Child Development Associate credential (CDA)


• Be enrolled in a CDA program that will be completed in 2 years


• OR associate degree, preferably in Early Childhood Education


• Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance


• Must pass physical examination and background checks, including state day care clearance


• Must obtain clearance of Tuberculosis


• Must obtain Pedatric First Aid and CPR certification

Preferred

• Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting

Required Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl; to reach with hands and arms; to climb or balance; and smell


• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds

Work Environment

Work in an office or classroom setting; may be exposed to electrical shock and fumes or airborne particles; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate to elevated

BENEFITS:

CCI is a strong, non‑profit agency to work with. They respect work-life balance and allow for flexibility when it is needed. Excellent premiums on benefits packages. Good working environment with opportunities for advancement.

For detail Benefit plan please visit: https://communitycouncilofidaho.org/apply-today/

Health & Financial Well-Being

• Medical benefits


• Dental benefits


• Vision benefits


• 401(k) retirement plan (Must be 21 years of age to participate)


• Basic Life


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work/Life Balance:

• Educational leave


• Paid Holidays


• Paid Time Off


• First year of service - 16 hours up front and then accrues up to 5 PTO days each year.


• After 3 years of service - 16 hours up front and then accrue up to 8 PTO days each year


• After 10 years of service - 24 up front and then accrue up to 12 PTO days each year.


• After 20 years of service - 24 hours up front and then accrue up to 16 PTO days each year.


• After 30 years of service - 32 hours up front and then accrue up to 20 PTO days each year