PRE-SCHOOL AIDE (MSHS SEASONAL FULL TIME) OSGOOD

Community Council of Idaho; Idaho Falls (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 (Must be 21)

Basic Life

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The Community Council of Idaho in Idaho Falls is seeking an Entry-level Preschool Aide to support classroom activities at MSHS LA ESTRELLITA. This seasonal full-time role requires a High School/GED and a CDA, with bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k). Responsibilities include assisting the teacher with curriculum, health checks, developmental screenings, and helping families with IEP/IFSP processes, while ensuring a safe and engaging

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Preschool CDA credential required; CDA program completion within 2 years is acceptable.
• An associate degree in Early Childhood Education is acceptable in lieu of a CDA.
• Current driver’s license and proof of auto insurance are required.
• Must pass physicals and background checks including daycare clearance.
• Tuberculosis clearance is required.
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Teacher with planning and conducting classroom activities to foster language, social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and communication skills.
• Assist in daily health checks of children.
• Assist with developmental screening and IEPS/IFSPs for children and families.
• Monitor progress of individual children and supervise activities in teacher’s absence.
• Maintain records and prepare reports and reviews.
• Help develop dual language in the classroom and prepare children for kindergarten transition.
• Maintain a safe, supportive learning environment and age-appropriate rules.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Highschool Diploma or GED

Preschool CDA (CDA)

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry, Job Location: MSHS LA ESTRELLITA - OSGOOD - IDAHO FALLS, ID 83402, Position Type: Seasonal Full-Time, Education Level: High School / GED, Salary Range: $16.60 - $16.60 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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• 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

Company Information

“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.”

Benefit Plan Details

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

Benefits

• Medical benefits


• Dental benefits


• Vision benefits


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


• Basic Life


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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