What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Aide position at Human Resource Development Council District IX, Inc?

About the Organization

Welcome to HRDC, where you'll find us working to improve our neighbors' lives by building a better community in Bozeman, Livingston and Southwest Montana. We invite you to become part of our HRDC family whether you need help or are able to provide help.

We believe in building a better community through supporting our neighbors across Southwest Montana with nearly 50 different programming initiatives.

We believe every life has value.

HRDC exists to instill hope, develop resources, design solutions, and change lives.

We envision a place where poverty has no impact because opportunity and quality of life are equally afforded to everyone.

EOE Statement

HRDC does not discriminate against any person including customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity, reprisal, and where applicable, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, political ideas and beliefs, level of English skills, if all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by HRDC, in the performance of contracts and the delivery of services or funding. Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and / or employment activities.

All are encouraged to apply. At HRDC IX , we value lived experience and nontraditional backgrounds. Studies have shown that women, nonbinary individuals, and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications for the role.

Open Date

5 / 15 / 2024

Full-Time / Part-Time

Seasonal

Exempt / Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Location

ECE - Bozeman Center

Description

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Job Opening Date : May 15, 2024

Anticipated Start Date : As soon as possible

Job Closing Date : Until filled

Location : The HRDC has Head Start centers located in Bozeman & Belgrade. Education Aide opportunities may be available at either location.

Job Status : This is a three-quarter time, seasonal position (30 hours worked 2 hours paid non-worked time, in alignment with HRDC's Reduced Workweek Policy)

Wage : $18.00 / hour

General Summary of Purpose of this Position :

Provide supportive services in Early Childhood Education classrooms in the classrooms and kitchen.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities :

Duty Statements. This position has the following duties and responsibilities. They are listed starting with the most important. This listing does not include minor duties which constitute less than 5% of the position's time, unless such duties are significantly important or critical to the success of the position. Each of the duties listed below is considered an essential function of this job. (Essential functions are those functions that the employee must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. Regular and predictable work schedule and attendance are considered essential functions).

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

Assist Teaching Staff with Classroom Activities :

Assist in the implementation of individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, cognitive, social / emotional, and motor skills following appropriate framework and curriculum guidelines.
Share observations with Lead Teacher
Assist children in practices of personal cleanliness, oral health including tooth brushing, toileting skills, self care including caring for own clothing and picking up and putting away toys and books.
Assist with activities that alternate periods of strenuous activity with periods of rest or light activity to avoid over stimulation and to ensure recommended activity levels.
Ensure that activities are culturally sensitive.
Assist on playground to maintain safety of children.
Interact with children and families in a professional, supportive, and confidential manner.
Maintain a safe, healthy, attractive classroom learning environment, ensuring cleanliness of physical space

Food and Nutrition :

Prepare and serve food in accordance with food service regulations.

Assist in the preparation and delivery of food, including Special Diet needs, to children in accordance with established health and nutrition policies and procedures.

Model Family Style Dining practices to children during all meals and snack times

Assist in unpacking and storing incoming food, supplies, etc.

Maintain clean and sanitary classrooms and kitchen workspace.

Remove food service items from the classroom at the end of meals and snacks, washes dishes, and all food prep items following sanitation guidelines and returns them to proper storage areas

Prepare daily CACFP and attendance documentation for required food service policies.

Assist in laundering of linens and towels, sanitation of sleeping mats

Record Keeping :

Provide clerical support such as filing, creating information packets, and maintaining forms.

Enter data, screening and assessment results and other information onto data systems, as needed

Continuing Education & Program Development :

Attend applicable and mandatory trainings as directed by supervisor or program standards

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

Language Skills :

Read and comprehend basic instructions and present information to others

Read, write, and speak basic English sentences.

Mathematical / Money Handling Skills :

Basic counting skills

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide simple numbers

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to make on the spot judgment regarding safety of children.

Computer Skills :

Words per Minute Computer Keyboard Required : Demonstrate Proficiency

10-Key Strokes per Minute Data Entry Required : Demonstrate Proficiency

Specialized Office Equipment :

Operate Scanner to capture text or graphics and save or import them in application program for further use

Operate multi-line telephone to place, receive, or transfer calls or to retrieve voice mail messages

Other (Specify) : None

Computer Software and Operating Systems :

Utilize computer Word Processing to input, format, and edit documents and save, print, or transmit documents.

Utilize computer spreadsheet to input, format and edit data and save, print, or transmit data

Utilize computer data bases to create data files, input, format and edit data and save, print, or transmit data

Utilize computer internet / e-mail to access, send, retrieve, save, print or transmit documents, or data files

Operate personal computer with Windows operating system to start programs, input, format and edit data files and print or transmit data

Utilize proprietary, custom or online programs or data bases to edit, format and input data, save, print, or transmit data

Specify Software : Child Plus

Specialized Tools (Non-Computer) :

Classroom tools including chalkboard, whiteboard, and projector

Food serving tools and equipment

HRDC, Professional or Governmental Policies and Regulations :

State or Federal Regulations or Laws (List by Name) : Knowledge of Health Department sanitation and food safety standards; MT Child and Adult Food Care Program regulations

Agency Policies or Procedures (List by Name) : HRDC Policies and Procedures, Head Start Food Service Policies and Procedures

Drivers Licenses Required for Performing this Position :

Drivers License and appropriate insurance

Professional Licenses or Certifications Required by Law, Rule or Regulation for Performing this Position :

Incumbent must pass a physical exam which results in a letter stating person is free of communicable diseases by employment date.

TB Screening Questionnaire and / or skin test (needed every five years)

Current Tetanus and MMR vaccinations

First Aid Card, including CPR training

Satisfactory results from criminal background check as required by Child / Adult Abuse Act

Licenses or Certifications That Would Be Useful but Are Not Required :

None

Other Required Knowledge, Skills or Abilities :

Ability to effectively work and communicate with a wide range of individuals from all socio-economic groups

Ability work with minimal supervision and effectively manage work flow

Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints from customers or claimants

Essential Physical, Mental and Emotional Requirements of this Position

The following physical, mental and emotional abilities are considered essential to perform the duties listed above :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 30 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously

Must be able to work under time and / or deadline pressures

Education and Experience :

Education : The following course(s) of study or class work usually provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of this position :

High school diploma or GED preferred

Experience : The following kinds of experience usually provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of this position :

At least 6 months of experience in this field preferred

Basic knowledge or experience in kitchen / food prep

Supervision :

Supervision Received :

This position operates under the direct supervision of the Site Supervisor

This position supervises the following position(s) :

None

Decisions :

Impact of Decisions and Errors Made by Position :

Decisions and / or errors primarily affect enrolled children and the other employees in the classroom that this position is assigned to

Judgment Required to Make Decisions :

Requires judgment to solve day-to-day problems, but usually within established procedures, guidelines, and precedents

Exception Authority :

None

Financial Responsibility :

This position has no financial responsibility

Personal Contacts :

The incumbent is responsible for the following personal contacts (either in oral or written form) when performing the Duties and Responsibilities of the Position :

Daily contact and interaction with co-workers, students, and parents

Confidentiality :

The incumbent occasionally works with confidential data, which if disclosed, may cause adverse internal effects in one program.

Working Conditions :

The incumbent is exposed to the following unusual, potentially hazardous or unpleasant working conditions :

Works in temperature controlled classroom environment

Works outdoors to a low temperature of 10 degrees

Daily exposure to angry or violent parents, children, or volunteers

Daily exposure to minor injuries (not requiring hospitalization)

Daily exposure to risk of injuries that may result in a permanent disability or death

Weekly exposure to unpleasant substances, odors, or noises

Ability to travel to and from worksites and trainings as applicable

This position is currently accepting applications.

Salary : $18

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