Classroom Aide

Child Start•Missoula, MT

4d•$0 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The classroom aide is responsible for performing tasks relating to food service, cleaning and childcare. Adherence to sanitation requirements with regard to food service and classroom environment is critical. This role involves collaboration with teaching staff members to provide relief for their breaks, interacting in a developmentally appropriate fashion with children, and establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with others.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Must be 18 years or older.
Must be in possession of a valid Montana Driver’s License.
Must complete required health screenings, immunizations, and physical.
Must pass a comprehensive State and FBI fingerprint background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job duties.

Responsibilities

Works according to a schedule determined by their manager.
Assists as needed in food preparation as prescribed by the daily menu.
Cleans and sanitizes tables before and after food service for assigned classrooms.
Performs other duties as assigned.
May be required to substitute in the kitchen in the event of staff absences.
Works in classrooms on an assigned basis to cover breaks for teaching staff and assist with classroom routines.
Performs set up and cleanup duties in assigned classrooms.
May be required to substitute in assigned or other classrooms, in the event of staff absences.
Ability to take direction and accept flexibility in job expectations.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to read, write, and count.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to prioritize, organize, identify and solve problems, and effectively handle multiple tasks.
Ability to perform duties in an active environment.
Physical ability to move quickly in order to respond to children for safety purposes.
Ability to respond appropriately to an emergency or crisis situation.
Attends and participates in all required service-area and program-wide meetings and training.
Ability to work and communicate effectively and appropriately with staff members, children, parents and the community.
Promotes a positive work environment.
May be required to substitute on the bus in the event of staff absences.
Ability to lift up to 45 pounds on a daily basis.
Ability to kneel, stoop, bend, twist, push, pull, crawl, sit, and go up and down stairs daily.
Ability to operate office equipment as applicable.
Ability to see and hear (with or without assistance).
Ensures the Head Start Performance Standards and state childcare licensing requirements are followed.
Abides by Child Start Inc. Standards of Conduct and Policies and Procedures to accomplish agency goals.