Program Aide - CSPP - 10 Months (2)

Job Summary

The Program Aide supports the Early Childhood Education Department by overseeing curriculum activities, assisting with meal preparation and delivery, and maintaining the health and safety of children and families.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate curriculum activities as assigned by the Lead Teacher.
• Implement and plan school readiness and curriculum activities as directed by the Lead Teacher.
• Conduct and coordinate small group and large group activities.
• Aid children with physical, emotional needs and overall development.
• Provide on-going supervision of indoor and outdoor play areas.
• Participate in all child activities.
• Provide nurturing care and guidance to each child.
• Ensure daily health checks of each child.
• Ensure the kitchen area and site is clean.
• Assist in the implementation of nutrition and health activities and complete meal counts.
• Identify and report any suspected incidents of child abuse (following the Mandated Reporter Guidelines).

  Professional Conduct & Teamwork

  • Report to work at scheduled times and maintain good attendance.
  • Participate with a positive attitude and behavior in all program activities.
  • Communicate with children, families, and staff in a respectful and culturally sensitive manner.
  • Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and employees of HSA.
  • Work as a member of the agency team by promoting the mission and philosophy of HSA.
  • Model the Standard of Conduct Policy in all interactions.
  • Support and act in accordance with the Agency’s and program’s mission/vision statements and philosophy.
  • Absorb and act on other tasks as needed, in line with the team philosophy.

    Community Engagement & Professional Development

    • Participate in at least 1 recruitment activities and/or community events, including nights and weekends.
    • Represent HSA at community and professional functions, as needed.
    • Attend department, agency, and community meetings and trainings.
    • Continue professional growth through classes, training programs, workshops, and/or conferences.
    • Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel locally or out of the service area for trainings.

      Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

      • Knowledge and experience working with Head Start Performance Standards, Title V, Title 22, CACFP Regulations and other State and Federal Regulations.
      • Knowledge of child growth and development.
      • Work effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds, and those with disabilities and special needs.
      • Be patient, able to resolve conflicts, gentle, loving, kind, creative, and resourceful.
      • Use excellent problem solving, planning, and organizational skills.
      • Be detailed and multi-task with a strong desire to succeed.
      • Cope well with stress.
      • Organized and able to successfully meet daily objectives; have the ability to lead team atmosphere; have mediation and negotiation skills; possess effective conflict resolution skills.
      • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing using correct English (spelling, grammar, vocabulary and punctuation).
      • Preferred Bilingual (English/Spanish); effective oral and written communication.

        Education And Experience

        • Possess a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
        • Possess or meets the requirements to apply for and Associate Teacher Permit with the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
        • Minimum one (1) year of experience working with preschool children, infants and toddlers.
        • Or
        • Possess or meets the requirements to apply for and Assistant Teacher Permit with the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
        • Minimum one (1) year of experience working with preschool children, infants and toddlers.
        • Licensing/Certification Requirements:
        • Possess or meets the requirements to apply for and Assistant Teacher Permit or higher.
        • Occasional driving is required.
        • Must provide own vehicle, valid California driver license and proof of full insurance coverage.
        • We require the selected candidate to undergo a criminal background check using the Live Scan fingerprinting method in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

          Compensation

          In accordance with California law, the expected pay range for this position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

          Work Environment/Physical Demands

          • Work in moderate noise levels and non-smoking environment.
          • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds independently.
          • Frequently involves sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, and climbing stairs (as needed).
          • Occasionally may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
          • Must be able to speak and hear clearly to communicate effectively.
          • Constantly operates a computer, keyboard, and other various office machinery.
          • Majority of job duties are performed onsite; however, visits to different sites may be required.
          • In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

            Application Process

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