Part-Time Human Resources Aide/Substitute

About the role

Employees in this position assist in the care and instruction of a classroom of children. Work activities focus on social relationships between children to help develop a sense of security and trust, to redirect undesirable behaviors into socially acceptable behaviors, and to provide basic instruction in self-help skills, cognitive and language skills, and physical development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children’s play, meal, toilet, and rest time activities;
• Prepare meal/snack;
• Perform light housekeeping duties;
• Diaper and properly clean up children after diapering;
• Aid in handwashing throughout the day;
• Use materials for classroom instruction, recreation activity, or motor skills development as directed by teacher;
• Supervise procedures for keeping toys and play areas clean;
• Retrieve materials from central storage/supply areas for artwork materials, games, books, audio-visual materials, and other instructional materials as needed;
• Follow CACFP guidelines as directed by staff and maintain compliance with all CACFP requirements.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalency;
• At least two years of experience in working with young children in nursery school, kindergarten or child care facility (preferred).

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of developmental characteristics of toddlers and preschool children;
• Basic knowledge of child care methodology and developmentally appropriate practices in discipline;
• General knowledge of basic reading, writing and math skills;
• Ability to follow instructions;
• Ability to establish rapport with children and parents;
• Ability to communicate well with peers, teachers, and community resources/professionals;
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports;
• Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions;
• Knowledge of good health practices as well as licensing and sanitation requirements;
• Ability to respond to children in gentle and nurturing ways.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of developmental characteristics of toddlers and preschool children;
• Basic knowledge of child care methodology and developmentally appropriate practices in discipline;
• General knowledge of basic reading, writing and math skills;
• Ability to follow instructions;
• Ability to establish rapport with children and parents;
• Ability to communicate well with peers, teachers, and community resources/professionals;
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports;
• Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions;
• Knowledge of good health practices as well as licensing and sanitation requirements;
• Ability to respond to children in gentle and nurturing ways.

Benefits

• Electronic Payroll Deposit: County employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, totaling 26 pay periods each year. Paychecks are distributed through secure ACH direct deposit, available to all banks and credit unions. Deposits are scheduled so that funds are accessible by Friday morning on each payday.
• Credit Union: County Employees may be a member of the Civic Federal Credit Union. Local office is in Asheville.
• First Citizens Bank: First Citizens offers special bank packages for County Employees: checking with interest, no minimum balance on savings account, $500 towards closing costs on a First Citizens mortgage, and low introductory APR on balance transfers for various rewards.
• Retirement: 401K – Empower Retirement – Voluntary Employee Contributions, rollovers from prior plans, etc. 457 – Nationwide Retirement Solutions – Voluntary Employee Contributions, rollovers from prior plans, etc.
• Local Discounts: County ID must be presented to receive discount Advance Auto Parts – 10% off Auto Zone Auto Parts – 10% off Brevard Clay – 10% off all Paint Your Own Pottery! The Brevard Clothing Company – 20% off all items The Clothing Connection – 20% off all items Cardinal Cleaners – 15% off all items Headwaters Outfitters – 15% off full retail price items (some exclusion apply), group rates for trips down the French Broad River. Healthy Harvest Natural Foods – 10% off on dietary supplements only (vitamins, minerals, and herbal) Jiffy Lube – 15% off up to $15.00 on everything except tire purchase, Brevard location only La Petite Spa & Wellness – 10% off any services that are offered. Lilly T’s Clothing Company– 20% off all items to County Employees Main Street Ltd– 15% off entire purchase Pescados's Burritos – 15% off Rae & Ivy– 10% off entire purchase Subway – 10% off at both Brevard locations Tan 360 – 10% off entire purchase Workout Anytime - $1 enrollment, $15 month Basic or $25 month Premium

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD