What are the responsibilities and job description for the Floating Aide position at Community Action Team?
CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Community Action Team, Inc.
Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Floating Aide DEPARTMENT: Children’s Programs
POSITION REPORTS TO: Center Manager FTE: 50% - 100%
POSITION SUMMARY:
To work cooperatively with staff, parents, and volunteers to carry out the responsibilities of the Head Start program in order to meet the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical needs of Head Start children and their families.
The individual must be able to work with children and adults in a positive manner that at all times contributes to a healthy self-concept. S/he must be open and friendly with parents to encourage open communication.
Position requires the individual be able to perform the following positions and travel to multiple sites in the county when assistance is needed for the following: special assistance in the classroom when a higher level of staff to children ratio is required; absence of a regular staff member; or job shadowing of center staff positions in order to perform in that position as a substitute. To be considered for the following position, the individual must be able to do perform the duties of multiple positions. (See detailed job role specifics at nworheadstart.org)
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High School diploma or equivalent or at the recommendation of interview team with approval of Policy Council and Director.
2. Some experience working with preschool children, and/or education in Early Childhood care and education field.
3. Must have current pediatric and adult First Aid and C.P.R. cards within 60 days of hire.
4. Must have dependable transportation and/or valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
5. Evidence of ability to work in a cooperative team manner and to follow directions and program policies
6. Maintain a working knowledge of program plans, policies, and performance standards.
7. Must be able to attend meetings and trainings that may require out-of-town travel and overnight stays.
8. Ability to communicate in a professional manner with children, families and co-workers in both verbal and written format.
9. Must be on the Central Background Registry, pass a pre-employment drug screening and have completed a TB screen.
10. Bilingual skills preferred.
11. Must have basic working computer skills and knowledge.
12. Must be willing and available to work flexible hours.
13. Ability to participate in regular kneeling, stooping, bending, sitting on the floor and standing for long periods of time.
14. Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
15. Must have current food handler’s card.
16. Ability to work with low income and/or special needs families, including families from a diverse population
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.68 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Saint Helens, OR 97051: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
