What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Aide / Bus Monitor position at Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Department : Head Start
Reports to : Team Leader / Teacher – Cherokee 1
Primary Work Location : Cherokee
Eligible for Benefits : Yes. 128.
Work Hours : 8 hours Monday-Thursday (8 : 00-4 : 00). 40 hours per week, approximately 38 weeks per year. Hours are subject to change based on financial and program requirements.
REQUIREMENTS :
Must be 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or GED.
Able to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, push and pull regularly.
Lift up to 15 pounds often; lift up to 30 pounds occasionally; lift over 30 pounds rarely.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Center-based work experience with pre-school age children preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Be knowledgeable of Head Start / Early Head Start Performance Standards, Iowa Licensing Regulations and programs policies / procedures.
Must be able to relate to low resource preschool children, families and staff in a positive manner.
Works collaboratively with staff to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
Maintain staff to child ratio and ensure children’s safety at all times.
Maintain a positive, healthy and safe learning environment for children and families.
Assist the Teaching staff to provide a high quality educational indoor and outdoor learning environment by following the High Scope, PBIS, and 2nd Step curriculums to ensure school readiness for children.
Help collect anecdotal notes that are current, ongoing, factual and objective on children.
Eat breakfast, lunch and snack with children through a family-style meal.
Maintain a warm, nurturing environment that will encourage children to be problem solvers and decision makers.
Chaperone on the transportation bus.
Assist the kitchen with carts, set up tables, and be responsible for grocery shopping, meal preparation and clean up when cook is absent.
Able to work flexible hours without direct supervision, including some evenings.
Follow cleaning procedures to maintain a clean and sanitary classroom / center.
Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
Follow HS / EHS policies and procedures.
Responsible for contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
Other duties as assigned.
OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :
Submit to the Department of Human Services Criminal History and a Request for Child Abuse Information Records Check prior to employment and every two (2) years thereafter.
Submit to FBI National Fingerprint Criminal History Check prior to hire and every four (4) years thereafter.
Submit to a Motor Vehicle Records check prior to employment and every year thereafter.
Complete a DHS Physical Exam prior to employment and every 3 years.
Complete a Tuberculosis Screening or Assessment prior to employment.
Complete mandatory reporter training within 3 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
Adhere to HS / EHS Standards of Conduct.
Sign and maintain required confidentiality statement.
Must have a valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation.
Attend required in-services, trainings, orientations and meetings.
Must be able to complete job duties as described with reasonable accommodations.
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