Center Aide

Mid Florida Community Services Head Start/Early Head Start•Orange City, FL

37d

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the pick-up and delivery of meals through a scheduled route to Early Learning Program centers and classrooms. Responsible for assisting teachers with classroom and playground activities and with the supervision of children as needed. Schedule - Monday-Friday 8:00am- 1:00pm Part Time Position- Benefits: PTO, 403(b) retirement Please apply online at www.youthrivefl.org Only completed and signed applications will be considered.

Requirements

Education: Obtain certification in First Aid/CPR and register for basic 40 hours Florida DCF Child Care Training within 90 days of hire and complete coursework within the first year of employment. Additionally, complete trainings as required by the agency "Training Requirements" checklist. Complete Head Start/Early Head Start required annual training hours.
Experience: No experience required.
Licenses & Certifications: Valid Florida driver's license and be insurable by Company's current carrier. Subject to Federal, State and Local legal requirements/background checks/clearance for working with children.
Physical Requirements: These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Talking, standing, sitting, squatting, kneeling, use of fingers, arms, hands, legs, walking, stretching/reaching, handling, grasping, climbing, bending at the waist, turning, balancing, pushing, pulling, use of depth perception, carrying and lifting (up to 65 lbs.), and driving are constant. Good eyesight (correctable) and hearing (correctable) are essential.
Equipment: Computer, facsimile, copy machine, calculator, multi-line phone and other small office and instructional equipment, playground equipment and vehicle.
Skills & Expertise: Knowledge of health/sanitation practices regarding meal service and food preparation/service. Ability to use and operate a personal computer. Ability to complete work with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Ability to keep accurate written records. Knowledge of organization methods. Ability to operate a vehicle/van safely. Ability to arrive to work daily and on time. Ability to work with limited direction. Ability to evaluate situations and make prompt decision. Ability to maintain You Thrive Florida, Head Start, child and parent confidentiality. Knowledge of classroom management techniques. Ability to work with children including those with special needs. Ability to be reliable, responsible and accountable to job requirements. Ability to establish effective working relationships with people, particularly supervisor and co-workers.

Responsibilities

Picks-up breakfast, lunch, and snack from meal provider, assures and documents safe food temperatures and delivers meals to Head Start center during USDA approved meal service times.
Delivers meal containers to individual classrooms.
Retrieves, scrapes, and rinses food containers; empties ice coolers; cleans sinks/cleaning area.
Returns meal and milk containers to meal provider.
Stores snacks as needed (refrigerates cold items, keeps room temperature items in a safe/sanitary location).
Maintains appropriate levels of supplies in a clean and orderly manner on site. Delivers paper products, utensils, and supplies to classrooms as needed.
Drives vehicle for pick-up and delivery of meals, supplies, and substitute meal items assuring all federal, state and local laws, regulations and departmental procedures are adhered to.
Performs regular vehicle safety checks as required and submits documentation weekly. Assures that meal vehicle is in safe operating condition and is kept clean and adequately fueled.
Maintains appropriate documentation required by USDA/Child Care Food Program (meal count, CCFP worksheets, and menu planner) and ensures quality of data and timelines for completion.
Works in collaboration with providers and centers/classrooms staff when picking-up and delivering meals.
Maintain communication with the education staff to alert staff to any problems or special information.
Assists in maintaining a safe, clean, neat and orderly learning environment, including playground areas. Monitors and reports in writing, needed repair of damaged items. Maintains a safe and clean learning environment through cleaning/sanitizing kitchen area including, work area, materials, refrigerators etc. Monitors play and working areas for broken and non-usable materials. Takes appropriate action to correct.
Encourages language development of children by asking open ended questions. Promotes cultural and ethnic acceptance and experiences and positive self-concept and social skills. Encourages appropriate behavior.
Reports child abuse and neglect in accordance with program policies and procedures.
Participates and works as a team-player with all Early Learning Program staff, including but not limited to: teacher, co-workers, supervisor/management, the staff members/specialist in education, health, and family and community partnerships.
Acts as an advocate and role model for Head Start families. Recruits children for the program.
Actively participates in center/classroom activities, parent meetings and annual parent activities as requested.
Attends and actively participates in training programs, staff meetings, pre-service, in-services, and other meetings/trainings.
Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff and agency information.
Maintains effective working interaction with coworkers and outside contacts that will enhance the operation of the Early Learning Program.
Organizes and prioritizes all assignments as directed.
Participates in community activities that enhance Head Start programs as directed.
Actively participates in USDA training provided by Senior Health Services Supervisor.
Participates in ongoing monitoring, Community Assessment and Self-Assessment and performs reasonable related functions.
Participates in regular safety, storm and fire drills.
Submits reports, documents, and files as directed.
Uses and follows the policies/procedures of Head Start, federal, state and local regulations/laws, and federal regulations/laws including the Head Start Performance Standards, applicable transmittal notices, and other administrative orders/directions.
Uses and follows the policies/procedures of You Thrive Florida, including but not limited to Personnel Policies, Occupational Health and Safety policies, payroll policies/practices, etc.
Performs any additional duties as directed or assigned by supervisor, management staff, program director or You Thrive Florida management staff.