Early Childhood Aide
About The Position
Early Childhood Aides support classroom operations at Fairmont Head Start in Fairmont, Minnesota. They assist with planning and implementing activities, maintaining the classroom environment, preparing meals, and supervising children. Where transportation is provided, aides may assist children on and off the bus and maintain orderly conduct while it is in transit. Aides follow Head Start Performance Standards to support children’s development and school readiness, work as team members to support child and family needs and develop educational and family goals, and maintain professional relationships with families, partners, co-workers, and supervisors. The position is benefit eligible at 20 hours or more per week and pays $16.89–$17.70 per hour.
Requirements
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; MVAC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Nice To Haves
- Previous work or volunteer experience with groups of preschool-age children and experience working with the public.
- A degree in Early Childhood or a Center Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
- Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills.
- Bilingual skills.
Responsibilities
- As directed by the Teacher, assist with the daily classroom learning environment and implementation of the curriculum.
- Provide food service and transportation services to children, if provided.
- Follow MVAC policies, Head Start Performance Standards, and Department of Children, Youth, and Families Childcare Center Statutes and Rules.
- Complete required paperwork and data entry accurately and within established timelines and program protocols.
- Assist with classroom activity planning and implementation, maintaining the classroom environment, meal preparation, and supervision of children.
- Where transportation is provided, assist children on and off the bus and maintain orderly conduct during transit.
- Work as a team member to support child and family needs and develop child educational and family goals.
- Maintain professional working relationships with families, partners, co-workers, and supervisors.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee assistance resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
