What are the responsibilities and job description for the Center Support position at Squaxin Island Tribe?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Department : Child Development Center
Reports to : Health Manager
FLSA Status : Non- Exempt
TS Range : 4 / 5 ($19.03)
Opening Date : February 7, 2025
Closing Date : February 21, 2025
SUMMARY : The Early Learning Center Support is a dynamic role responsible for providing support across various functions within the center. This includes stepping in for Teachers, assisting with kitchen duties, and maintaining janitorial tasks as needed. The Support will also be relied upon to cover staff absences, breaks, and other scheduling needs, contributing to the smooth operation of the center. Flexibility and adaptability are key as the Center Support’s schedule will vary to meet the center's requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Assist with Meal Preparation and Clean Up :
- Support kitchen staff in meal preparation, including cooking and serving.
- Ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are maintained during food handling and clean-up processes .
Collaborate with Coach / Mentor for Curriculum Time :
Adherence to OSPI Guidelines in the Kitchen :
Allergy Awareness and Food Labeling :
Meet Federal and State Classroom Requirements :
Confidentiality and Professionalism :
Commitment to Continuing Education :
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : This position has no supervisory responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS : Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS : Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ration, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY : Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :
With direction from Director and Office Manager adhere to all State of Washington licensing standards and requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands of a Classroom Assistant are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. At any given moment during the employees shift the position may require frequent lifting, carrying, holding, bending, stooping, stretching, pushing, pulling, squatting, kneeling, reaching or moving children with a weight range of 10-50 pounds, or responding immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OTHER : Obtain a T.B. test / screening. Must be able to pass a MERIT background check to start this process contact SICDC for instructions.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE : The successful candidate will be required to have a urinalysis for drug and alcohol screening in accordance with the SIT Drug Free Workplace policy.
INDIAN PREFERENCE : Indian Preference will be exercised in the hiring of this position, in accordance with the SIT Personnel Policies.
TO APPLY : Submit application packets including a resume and cover letter to apply@squaxin.us Contact Human Resources for more information : 360-432-3865.
Requirements :
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE : Must be 18 years of age. AND / OR Completion of High School or G.E.D and two years relevant experience; Meet department of Children, Family and Youth (DCYF) minimum requirements.
Salary : $19
