Temporary Program Aide

Metropolitan Family Services•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you! If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do. We are now hiring for a Temporary Program Aide for 6 months with the possibility of converting to a permanent role in our Early Learning Team!

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred – Spanish, Portuguese, French, Yoruba.

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 child care 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.
Provides food preparation, food service area maintenance, food delivery and food storage using approved sanitation methods. DuPage only
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.
All professional development to be tracked in Gateways.
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.
Ensures the usage of agency technology equipment and time are utilized for agency business.
Ensures compliance with the agency’s code of conduct.
Ensures agency’s fiscal integrity by adhering to purchase approval requirements and procedures.
Assists in the development of the agency’s annual program self-assessment.
Ensures all content area data is accurately reflected in the agency’s Program Information Report within set time frames.
Participate in program recruitment efforts to maintain full enrollment
Meets all timelines and reporting requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.