TEMPORARY Customer Experience Assistant South Hill Region

Pierce County Library; Burley (ID); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce County Library in Burley, Idaho, is seeking a Classroom Assistant to support Head Start classrooms and provide individualized experiences for children. You will help create a warm, nurturing environment and assist in delivering developmentally appropriate activities.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, six months of experience with young children, and a completed background check prior to hire. Training, confidentiality, and collaboration with the Lead Teacher are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six months experience working with young children
• Eighteen years of age or older
• Complete criminal record check from Department of Health & Welfare's Criminal History Unit prior to consideration for hire

Responsibilities

• Treat participants, fellow staff and community members with positive regard.
• Work on developmentally appropriate tasks in specific areas of need with designated children during small group time.
• Provide appropriate role model for behavior, speech, eating, etc.
• Attend post-class evaluations and provide information to Lead Teacher about the child's activities/progress for that day.
• Manage behavior through acceptable methods. If there are questions ask the Family Educators or Mental Health Professional.
• Attend training as requested by supervisor and provided by program.
• Complete paper work as assigned by supervisor.
• Work with entire class as assigned by supervisor.
• Participate in an individualized continuing education plan including CPR and First Aid.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Classroom Assistant will assist in providing a warm and nurturing environment in which the children can grow and in addition will assist in providing individualized Head Start experiences for children.

QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL:

1. High School Diploma or GED
2. Six months experience working with young children
3. Eighteen years of age or older
4. Complete criminal record check from Department of Health & Welfare's Criminal History Unit prior to consideration for hire

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL:

• Treat participants, fellow staff and community members with positive regard.
• Work on developmentally appropriate tasks in specific areas of need with designated children during small group time.
• Provide appropriate role model for behavior, speech, eating, etc.
• Attend post-class evaluations and provide information to Lead Teacher about the child's activities/progress for that day.
• Manage behavior through acceptable methods. If there are questions ask the Family Educators or Mental Health Professional.
• Attend training as requested by supervisor and provided by program.
• Complete paper work as assigned by supervisor.
• Work with entire class as assigned by supervisor.
• Participate in an individualized continuing education plan including CPR and First Aid.

ADDITIONAL:

• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children's records and information relating to the center
• Demonstrate sensitivity to children
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

Required Experience

Minimum:

Six months experience working with young children