Classroom Aide

Description

Description Head Start Birth-5 has an opening for a part-time Classroom Aide position working 28 hours per week. This position provides support throughout the Head Start Birth-5 Center, wherever needed on any given day, in the classroom, on the playground, as a Cook, or custodial duties as appropriate or as assigned to assist with support and coverage in the centers.

Requirements

• A High School diploma or equivalent required
• Experience with infants, toddlers, and/or preschool children preferred
• Obtain a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) within one year of hire
• LHDC may provide on the job training to obtain the appropriate credentials if necessary
• Must meet Head Start and Indiana Childcare Licensing Regulations, including Head Start Standards of Conduct, federal and state criminal history requirements, sex offender registry checks, drug screen, physical and complete an annual T.B. test

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively with children and families
• Positive interaction with infants, toddlers, and preschool children ages 6 weeks to 5 years
• Complete duties and responsibilities as they relate to the Head Start Performance Standards, Indiana Day Care Licensing Regulations, CACFP Guidelines, and Head Start Birth-5 Forms and Procedures Manual

Benefits

• Vacation/holiday leave
• 401k plan

Pay

Pay varies based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The work hours will vary from classroom to classroom or center to center, depending on the schedule.