Bilingual Aide - Hmong - Weed

Shasta Head Start Child Development

5d • $17 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for a Bilingual Aide with the desire to share their language skills with children and families. If you enjoy building relationships, hard work and innovation, providing excellence, and want to have fun with your fellow employees, you may be who we are looking for. Under the direct supervision of the classroom Teacher, the Bilingual Aide will assist children, family, and staff by providing bilingual learning opportunities to limited English speaking children. The Bilingual Aide also facilitates communication between home and school both verbally and in writing.

Requirements

• Ability to write reports and correspondence, and read and interpret documents both in English and in the family’s primary language
• Ability to speak effectively to groups of children, parents, staff, and community members in English and in the family’s primary language
• Valid California Drivers License and clean DMV record
• Criminal background check required
• Pre-employment Strength Assessment
• Pre-employment TB test
• Up to date records of pertussis, measles, and influenza vaccines

Responsibilities

• Partner with the classroom teachers to support learning and development by interpreting for limited English speaking children as needed
• Assist staff in recruiting and enrolling limited English speaking families
• Assist social service staff in communicating with limited English speaking families by interpreting as needed at meetings, conferences, etc.
• Assist center staff in translation of basic written information for families as needed
• Model appropriate behavior and interact in a positive, friendly and courteous manner with children, and families in order to build and foster responsive relationships
• Assist in completing screenings and assessment of children by interpreting information as needed
• Support for special events or activities for limited English speaking families

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees