Site Aide - $500 sign-on bonus

MID CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY • Lebanon, TN

4d • $16 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The Site Aide provides transportation assistance for children and adults, serves as a bus monitor, provides classroom coverage to maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratio, and may assist with food service. External candidates will be eligible for a sign-on bonus of $500.00, which will be paid in the pay period following the completion of 90 days of full-time employment with Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency. Please note that this bonus is contingent upon the employee being actively employed and in good standing with the company at the time of payment.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

• Previous work transporting young children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a school bus over a specified route to local destinations according to a time schedule.
• Provide daily checks of vehicles as required.
• Plan and schedule routine bus maintenance and cleaning as required.
• Request and schedule bus repairs according to guidelines.
• Maintain all required records.
• Provide transportation services to field trips, health appointments, scheduled therapy, etc., as requested.
• Teach children and adults transportation safety precautions and procedures.
• Assist parents and community participants in volunteer assignments as required.
• Assist with service and monitoring of meals in the classroom.
• Eat meals with children as requested.
• Assist in classroom activities as assigned by the teacher.
• Assist in cleaning duties of classroom and center.
• Assist with the preparation of meals and snacks.
• Assist with parent meetings and trainings as requested.
• Recruit children for the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.
• Attend and participate in meetings, workgroups, team meetings, committees, workshops, individual training, and training conferences as assigned, which may include local, state, regional, and national groups. This includes attending pre-service and in-service training.
• Work to obtain volunteer and in-kind contributions for the Agency. Submit necessary documents to the Finance Department.
• Comply with Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency Policies and Procedures, all Head Start Performance Standards, the Mid-Cumberland Head Start Operations Manual, and other applicable Early Childhood Standards such as DHS Licensing Standards, CACFP, TN Department of Health, and NAEYC Accreditation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Benefits

• 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
• 100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Low-Cost Vision Insurance Available
• 5% Employer Contribution to Your 401(k) After One Year of Service — No Employee Contribution Required
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Meaningful Work Serving Children and Families
• $500 sign-on bonus

What This Job Offers

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