Classroom Aide, El Dorado, KS

About the Role

Support providing a warm, safe, constructive, and non-threatening environment with age-appropriate activities for Head Start 0-5 children. Assist the teacher with necessary classroom record-keeping tasks and food service as assigned. Support staff during breaks and in the absence of the classroom teacher.

Responsibilities

• Observe children upon arrival; report any unusual circumstances (bruises, inappropriate dress, signs of illness, etc.) and document in writing to the EC Manager.
• Help prepare classroom materials for scheduled activities.
• Support screenings completed within the first 45 days and as scheduled in developmental, speech, and behavior.
• Support infant feeding on demand with food/bottles; hold infants while feeding.
• Take the lead in setting up meals, snacks, and breakfasts; supervise lunches, snacks, and breakfasts.
• Assist with cleanup following meals; eat with children in a family-style setting if age-appropriate.
• Assist with children's attendance and complete CACFP paperwork.
• Inventory food and request supplies as needed; complete Summer food services for children.
• Assist with fluoride administration and record which children have received fluoride.
• Follow CACFP, KDHE licensing standards, and Head Start Performance Standards at all times.
• Support and encourage families to be actively involved in the program and assist them in finding ways to volunteer.
• Support coordination of each child’s progress to share with parents and assist in developing an individual plan for their child.
• Support 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 trusting relationships with students, teachers, and parents.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds for various classroom and event needs.

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• 9 paid holidays each year.
• Additional competitive benefits.

Pay

$13.88 per hour.

Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or sponsorship. In compliance with KDHE requirements, Child Start will request proof of measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity during the employment process. Must be able to commute daily to El Dorado, KS.