Classroom Aide, Haysville

Child Start, Inc.•Haysville, KS

3d•$14•Onsite

About The Position

Support providing a warm, safe, constructive and non-threatening environment with age-appropriate activities for Head Start 0-5 children. Assist the teacher with necessary classroom record-keeping tasks. Assist with food service as assigned. Supports staff during staff breaks and in the absence of the classroom teacher. Observes children upon arrival; reports any unusual circumstances (bruises, inappropriate dress, signs of illness, etc.) and document in writing to EC Manager. Helps prepare classroom materials for scheduled activities. Support screenings that are completed in first 45 days and as scheduled in developmental, speech and behavior. Support infants feeding on demand with food/bottles. Holds infants while feeding. Take lead to set up for meals, snacks. Supervise lunches, snacks and breakfasts. Assist with clean up following meals. Eat with children in a family-style setting if age appropriate. Assist with children’s attendance & completes CACFP paperwork. Inventories food and requests supplies as needed. Complete Summer food services for children. Assists with fluoride administration and record which children have received fluoride. Follows CACFP, KDHE licensing standard and Head Start Performance Standards at all times. Support and encourage families to be actively involved in the program and assist them in finding ways to volunteer. Supports coordination of progress of each child to share with parents and assist with developing an individual plan together for their child. Supports home visits and/or school conferences.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Willing to begin an education plan to obtain a CDA credential or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education.
A love for teaching and the ability to build a trusting relationship with students, teachers and parents.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
Proof of measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity will be requested during the employment process.

Nice To Haves

Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.

Responsibilities

Provide a warm, safe, constructive and non-threatening environment with age-appropriate activities for Head Start 0-5 children.
Assist the teacher with necessary classroom record-keeping tasks.
Assist with food service as assigned.
Support staff during staff breaks and in the absence of the classroom teacher.
Observe children upon arrival and report any unusual circumstances to the EC Manager.
Prepare classroom materials for scheduled activities.
Support screenings in developmental, speech, and behavior.
Support infants feeding on demand and hold infants while feeding.
Set up for meals, snacks, supervise lunches, snacks, and breakfasts, and assist with clean up.
Eat with children in a family-style setting if age appropriate.
Assist with children’s attendance and complete CACFP paperwork.
Inventory food and request supplies as needed.
Complete Summer food services for children.
Assist with fluoride administration and record which children have received fluoride.
Follow CACFP, KDHE licensing standards, and Head Start Performance Standards.
Support and encourage families to be actively involved in the program and assist them in finding ways to volunteer.
Support coordination of progress of each child to share with parents and assist with developing an individual plan together for their child.
Support home visits and/or school conferences.