Classroom Aide
About The Position
Head Start Birth-5 has an opening for a part-time Classroom Aide position working 28 hours per week. This position provides support throughout the Head Start Birth-5 Center, wherever needed on any given day, in the classroom, on the playground, as a Cook, or custodial duties as appropriate or as assigned to assist with support and coverage in the centers. The work hours will vary from classroom to classroom or center to center, depending on the schedule. Applicants must possess good communication skills with children and families and display positive interaction with infants, toddlers, and preschool children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Complete duties and responsibilities as they relate to the Head Start Performance Standards, Indiana Day Care Licensing Regulations, CACFP Guidelines, and Head Start Birth-5 Forms and Procedures Manual.
Requirements
- A High School diploma or equivalent required
- Obtain a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) within one year of hire.
- Must meet Head Start and Indiana Childcare Licensing Regulations, including Head Start Standards of Conduct, federal and state criminal history requirements, sex offender registry checks, drug screen, physical and complete an annual T.B. test.
Nice To Haves
- experience with infants, toddlers, and/or preschool children preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide support throughout the Head Start Birth-5 Center, wherever needed on any given day
- Assist in the classroom
- Assist on the playground
- Assist as a Cook
- Perform custodial duties as appropriate or as assigned
- Complete duties and responsibilities as they relate to the Head Start Performance Standards, Indiana Day Care Licensing Regulations, CACFP Guidelines, and Head Start Birth-5 Forms and Procedures Manual.
Benefits
- vacation/holiday leave
- 401k plan
- reimbursement for professional development approved by the organization as long as they have been employed for at least 6 months
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
