HS - CLASSROOM AIDE

Human Resources • Toledo, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Offering help for today and skills for tomorrow, Community Services Consortium has the unique opportunity to change lives. By providing education, tools, and resources we help individuals and families chart a brighter course for their future. If helping people help themselves sounds like one of your passions, we want to hear from you.
JOB POSTING OPEN UNTIL FEB 28TH, OR UNTIL FILLED.
POSITION SUMMARY: Assists with activities, meal service, and sanitation of classrooms and site.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to work with young children in an accepting, positive manner.
• Must be able to work as a team with educational staff.
• Ability to work with low-income families.
• Knowledge of basic sanitation and housekeeping procedures and good personal hygiene habits required.
• Ability to work and organize duties in a timely manner.
• Tuberculin test with documented results, health verification form completed and registration with Criminal History Registry must occur before hire.
• Food Handler’s Certificate, First Aid and CPR certification required (training for certification is provided by Head Start).
• Must be willing to obtain additional training as requested.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver’s license may be required.
• Must pass a criminal history background investigation; however, a conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual from this classification.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish/ English) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks as assigned by the Teacher 2/ Advocate including but not limited to gathering and preparing classroom materials, monitoring children, and assisting to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
• Assists with the preparation of lunch and snack. Assists with ensuring the kitchen and food service meets with Health Department requirements for safe and sanitary food conditions including maintaining proper temperature and storage of food.
• In accordance with established schedule, completes necessary daily cleaning required to provide a clean and sanitary building. Such tasks include sanitizing classroom materials, vacuuming carpeted areas, sweeping, and mopping uncarpeted floors, cleaning and sanitizing toilets, counters, and sinks, emptying garbage, and sweeping outside entrances, porches, and sidewalks.
• Participates in training as required.
• In consultation with the Education Supervisor, develops own professional work goals and training plan.
• Consistently maintains a professional and courteous manner and an ability to work effectively and harmoniously with other employees and the general public.
• Maintains regular job attendance and adherence to working hours.
• Accepts and performs other work as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED