Head Start Child Care Provider

Kitsap Community Resources•Bremerton, WA

1d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Kitsap Community Resources’ Head Start and Early Head Start programs are looking for passionate team members who want to help children and families thrive. We are not childcare; we are early learning. Our team partners with families to build strong foundations for school readiness, healthy development, and lifelong success. If you’re excited about making a real difference in your community and supporting children during their most important years of growth, we’d love to have you join our team. This position assists teaching staff in providing day to day care and education for children enrolled in Early Head Start and Head Start classrooms, through maintaining a safe and healthy classroom environment, building positive relationships with children and families, and following an approved developmentally appropriate curriculum which promotes school readiness skills.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to pass State and/or Federal Background Checks prior to hire date.
Valid Washington State Driver’s License (to operate company vehicles and/or utilize other vehicles for company business)
Ability to obtain proof of insurability for operating an automobile (to operate company vehicles and/or utilize other vehicles for company business).
First Aide/CPR certification (within 90 days of employment)
Food Worker Permit (within 90 days of employment)
Initial physical exam (within 90 days of employment)
Tuberculosis (TB) Testing (upon employment and before contact with children, testing done before hire will not be recognized)
Current Immunizations per Washington Administrative Code (can be obtained upon hire)
Be able to physically match the activity level of an infant, toddler, and/or preschool aged child.
Position requires intermittent sitting, standing, walking, twisting, and bending
Must be able to get down on the child’s eye level and floor
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Simple grasping and hand manipulation required as well as reaching above and below shoulder level.
Must be able to withstand exposure to noise in a classroom setting
Must be able to build secure, nurturing relationships with children and families
Cognitive ability to recognize and address safety concerns
Cognitive and emotional ability to work directly with clients in need, which may include homelessness, mental health issues, substance abuse, or other mental or physical barriers.
Must be able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions
Cognitive ability to discern accuracy and apply to work as necessary.
Physical and cognitive ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Six months experience working with children ages birth to five years
Experience working in a childcare setting
Must demonstrate recognition and compassion for low-income peoples.
Must be aware and sensitive to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Must be willing to work as a 'Team Member'.
Must believe that such children can benefit from inclusion in a regular Early Head Start/Head Start classroom setting.

Responsibilities

Reports to and accepts assignments from Site Supervisor or Teaching Staff.
Assist site staff in delivering the daily program for EHS/HS children, prepare the learning environment, and perform food preparation as needed.
Participate in trainings and meeting as requested.
Notify Supervisor of absence from work with as much advance notice as possible.
Report incidences of suspected child abuse to supervisor or teacher and make required report to CPS.
Accepts other duties as assigned

Benefits

paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays
100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage for employees
6.5% employer contribution to 401K after the first year
access to employee assistance
wellness initiatives
professional growth and development training programs
Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday, and other time off for life events such as Jury Duty, Bereavement, etc.
100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-term and Short-term Disability for employee only (dependents can be covered through payroll deduction)
6.5% Employer Contribution to 401K after first 12-18 months of employment
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Growth & Development Training Programs