Classroom Aide

About the role

Supports a warm, safe, constructive, and non-threatening environment with age-appropriate activities for Head Start 0-5 children. Assists the teacher with necessary classroom record-keeping tasks and food service as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assists staff during staff breaks and in the absence of the classroom teacher.
• Observes children upon arrival; reports any unusual circumstances (bruises, inappropriate dress, signs of illness, etc.) and documents in writing to EC Manager.
• Helps prepare classroom materials for scheduled activities.
• Screens children in the first 45 days and as scheduled in developmental, speech, and behavior areas.
• Supports infants’ feeding on demand with food/bottles. Holds infants while feeding.
• Takes lead to set up for meals, snacks. Supervises lunches, snacks, and breakfasts. Assists with clean-up following meals. Eat with children in a family-style setting if age appropriate.
• Aids in children’s attendance and completes CACFP paperwork. Inventories food and requests supplies as needed. Completes Summer food services for children. Assists with fluoride administration and records which children have received fluoride.
• Follows CACFP, KDHE licensing standards, and Head Start Performance Standards at all times.
• Encourages families to be actively involved in the program and assists them in finding ways to volunteer. Supports coordination of each child’s progress to share with parents and assist in developing an individual plan together for their child. Supports home visits and/or school conferences.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, willing to begin an education plan to obtain a CDA credential or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education.
• A love for teaching and the ability to build a trusting relationship with students, teachers, and parents.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds for various classroom and event needs.

Prefer

• Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.

Benefits

• Position pays $13.88 per hour.
• Offers competitive salary and benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision plans, company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, 403(b) retirement plan, 9 paid holidays each year, and much more!
• Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
• In compliance with KDHE requirements, Child Start will request proof of measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity during the employment process.
• This is not a remote position, must be able to commute daily to Wichita, KS.