What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Aide, El Dorado, KS position at Child Start?
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. Assist with food service as assigned.
Supports staff during staff breaks and in the absence of the classroom teacher.
Requires:
Child Start's Classroom Aide position is $13.80 per hour.
Child Start offers competitive salary and benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision plans, company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, 403(b) retirement plan, 9 paid holidays each year, and much more!
Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
This is not a remote position, must be able to commute daily to El Dorado, KS.
Supports staff during staff breaks and in the absence of the classroom teacher.
- Observes children upon arrival; reports any unusual circumstances (bruises, inappropriate dress, signs of illness, etc.) and document in writing to EC Manager.
- Helps prepare classroom materials for scheduled activities
- Support screenings that are completed in first 45 days and as scheduled in developmental, speech and behavior.
- Support infants feeding on demand with food/bottles. Holds infants while feeding
- Take lead to set up for meals, snacks. Supervise lunches, snacks and breakfasts. Assist with clean up following meals. Eat with children in a family-style setting if age appropriate
- Assist with children's attendance & completes CACFP paperwork
- Inventories food and requests supplies as needed.
- Complete Summer food services for children
- Assists with fluoride administration and record which children have received fluoride
- Follows CACFP, KDHE licensing standard 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
- Supports coordination of progress of each child to share with parents and assist with developing an individual plan together for their child
- Supports home visits and/or school conferences
Requires:
- 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 a trusting relationship with students, teachers and parents
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds for various classroom and event needs.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
Child Start's Classroom Aide position is $13.80 per hour.
Child Start offers competitive salary and benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision plans, company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, 403(b) retirement plan, 9 paid holidays each year, and much more!
Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
This is not a remote position, must be able to commute daily to El Dorado, KS.
Salary : $14
