Program Aide (Classroom Aide)

Bauer Family Resources

Danville (IN)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 23,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

401K matching

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Employer Health Savings Contributions

Teladoc

Free Mental Health Coverage

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Paid Bereavement

Referral Bonus

Annual Wellness Programs

Reflective Supervision

Community Involvement

Job summary

Bauer Family Resources is seeking a caring Program Aide in Indiana to assist in the delivery of education and nutrition services for children and families. Responsibilities include classroom support, bathroom and diapering, tooth brushing, and maintaining clean, safe environments.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in child care, a high school diploma, and a valid Indiana driver’s license. The role offers full-time hours (30+ per week) with comprehensive benefits as listed.

Qualifications

Must pass routine background checks.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
1-2 years child care experience preferred.
Valid Indiana driver’s license and insurance requirements must be met at all times.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers in classroom routines.
Maintain clean and safe indoor and outdoor learning environments.
Assist with implementation of lesson plans.
Assist with administering snacks and meals to children.
Ensure compliance with Bauer Policies, State Licensing, and Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Attend twice-monthly staff meetings, monthly Professional Development Days, quarterly All-Agency meetings, and annual Pre-Service.

Skills

Communication skills

Spanish language (nice-to-have)

Basic math

Documentation in web-based system

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Web-based system

Job description

Our work is important and vital to children and families in the community, and we are seeking caring individuals to join our Bauer family to help us continue "to empower children and their families to thrive".

Job Title: Program Aide

Pay Range: $15.33 hourly

What We Do:

At Bauer, we empower children and their families to thrive. Bauer Family Resources mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community. It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow. Bauer's work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it.

Our Workplace Culture:

We are building a culture of belonging - where every person is supported to bring their most authentic self to work and enable them to do the best work of their life. We are a culture grounded by collaboration, personal growth and well-being. We care about each other, ourselves, our communities and the environment which we live in. We respect all with humility and patience.

Bauer Family Resources does not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in a group or class protected by local, state and federal government laws. At Bauer we encourage diversity and promote equality.

Position Summary:

The Program Aide is responsible for assisting in the delivery of education and nutrition services. This includes bathroom and diapering, tooth brushing, and kitchen duties as necessary. This position assists in maintaining clean and safe indoor and outdoor environments.

Essential Functions:

The duties identified below are the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This list may not be inclusive of all job responsibilities and are subject to change based on business needs with or without notice.

Assist teachers in classroom routines
Assist teachers in maintaining clean and safe indoor and outdoor learning environments
Assist with implementation of lesson plans
Assist with administering snacks and meals to children
Ensure compliance with Bauer Policies, State Licensing, and Head Start Program Performance Standards
Attend twice-monthly staff meetings, monthly Professional Development Days, quarterly All-Agency meetings, and annual Pre-Service

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required. The individual must be able to successfully pass routine background checks.

Education/Certification/Licensure:

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience Required:

1-2 years child care experience preferred
Must have a valid Indiana driver's license and the ability to meet the minimum requirements of the insurance carrier requirements at all times.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

Commitment to serving children and families in poverty with the highest quality services
Willingness to learn and apply new knowledge
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Basic math skills
Ability to document worktime in web-based system
Problem solving skills
Ability to fluently communicate in Spanish is a plus

What We Offer: (Full-Time 30 hours or more per week)