43-week Early Learning Program Aide

Metropolitan Family Services • Wheaton, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently searching for a full-time 43-week Program Aide to join our DuPage Team in our Preschool for All program in Wheaton! This position offers a $3,000 Sign-on Bonus for first-time employees with MFS. The average starting pro-rated 43-week salary for this position will fall in the range of $27,000 to $28,942 annually, with the exact placement based on skill and experience level.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to effectively work with diverse individuals and groups.
• Sensitivity to and respect for the needs of children and families, including those with disabilities.
• Ability to carry out some physical activities such as lifting and carrying.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.
• Driving to work required with a personally owned vehicle.
• Travel between sites required.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in a team approach to planning and implementing program activities.
• Collaborates with Family Support Workers, Teacher, Teacher Assistant, site partners, and site supervisor for the betterment of the classroom and families.
• Participates in childcare and classroom-related activities during parent meetings/workshops.
• Assists in ongoing CLASS implementation.
• Responsible for the implementation of the program’s Planned Language Approach, which is specifically designed to support dual language learners.
• Helps carry out daily program by assisting Lead Teacher and Teacher as needed.
• Helps Lead Teacher and Teacher guide children in achieving individual goals and assess children’s individual strengths and needs.
• Assists in activities of the children and ensures appropriate child guidance and discipline and proper ratios are maintained at all times.
• Attends all mandated trainings.
• Set and achieve professional development goals.
• Share resources with other staff members as appropriate.
• Ensure in accurate completion CACFP documents in conjunction with the other teaching staff.
• Establishes positive relationships with children, parents, volunteers, and other staff members.
• Provides a supportive, caring and safe environment for children.
• Use the playground as an extension of the classroom; assures that the playground is safe.
• Provides active supervision to ensure the safety of children while in the classroom, during transitions, at time of transportation, and while on the playground.
• Ensures that no child shall be left alone or unsupervised.
• Participate in program recruitment efforts to maintain full enrollment.
• Provides food preparation, food service area maintenance, food delivery and food storage using approved sanitation methods.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• HSA accounts ($2,000 individual, $4,000 family, pro-rated)
• FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services
• 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED