Program Aide - (Mooresville)

Bauer Family Resources•Mooresville, IN

13d•$15

About The Position

Our work is important and vital to children and families in the community, and we are seeking caring individuals to join our Bauer family to help us continue "to empower children and their families to thrive". Job Title: Program Aide What We Do: At Bauer, we empower children and their families to thrive. Bauer Family Resources mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community. It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow. Bauer's work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it. Our Workplace Culture: We are building a culture of belonging - where every person is supported to bring their most authentic self to work and enable them to do the best work of their life. We are a culture grounded by collaboration, personal growth and well-being. We care about each other, ourselves, our communities and the environment which we live in. We respect all with humility and patience. Bauer Family Resources does not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in a group or class protected by local, state and federal government laws. At Bauer we encourage diversity and promote equality. Position Summary: The Program Aide is responsible for assisting in the delivery of education and nutrition services. This includes bathroom and diapering, tooth brushing, and kitchen duties as necessary. This position assists in maintaining clean and safe indoor and outdoor environments.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
1-2 years child care experience preferred
Must have a valid Indiana driver's license and the ability to meet the minimum requirements of the insurance carrier requirements at all times.
Commitment to serving children and families in poverty with the highest quality services
Willingness to learn and apply new knowledge
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Basic math skills
Ability to document worktime in web-based system
Problem solving skills

Nice To Haves

Ability to fluently communicate in Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist teachers in classroom routines
Assist teachers in maintaining clean and safe indoor and outdoor learning environments
Assist with implementation of lesson plans
Assist with administering snacks and meals to children
Ensure compliance with Bauer Policies, State Licensing, and Head Start Program Performance Standards
Attend twice-monthly staff meetings, monthly Professional Development Days, quarterly All-Agency meetings, and annual Pre-Service