Head Start Paraprofessional

Kansas Children’s Service League (KCSL) is a statewide, nonprofit agency founded in 1893 that serves thousands of Kansas children and families each year. KCSL’s mission is to protect and promote the well-being of children through programs focused on health, safety, and education, helping children and parents develop skills for success in families, schools, and workplaces. KCSL is also the Kansas chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America and Circle of Parents.

About the role

Under the daily supervision of the Teacher, the Paraprofessional supports the teaching team with all aspects of classroom and child supervision and care. The position is responsible for child health, development, and safety, and for ensuring program rules, applicable laws, and agency policies and protocols are followed.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming, nurturing, and trauma-informed experience for students.
• Assist the teaching team with classroom and child supervision.
• Ensure regulations and policies are followed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) certification from the Council for Professional Recognition, or the ability to obtain a CDA within two years from hire date.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Demonstrated awareness of the challenges and strengths of children and families living with lower incomes and/or special needs.

Qualifications

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• At least one year of paid experience working with infants and toddlers preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(K) & matching offerings
• Family Friendly Paid Wellness Leave
• Paid Vacation & Wellness Time
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Wellness Program
• Earned Wage Access

Pay

$14 per hour

Schedule

Monday - Friday with occasional evenings and weekends.

Expectations for all employees

• Support the agency’s mission, vision, and values.
• Demonstrate high-quality customer service, accountability, and respect for differences in staff, customers, and communities.
• Exhibit professionalism, competence, collaboration, effective communication, initiative, innovation, and goal achievement.
• Provide basic information about KCSL’s customer opportunities and help customers make connections within the organization.