Site Assistant

Sonoma Community Action Network•Santa Rosa, CA

23h•$19 - $24

About The Position

Under the guidance of program leadership, this role supports the planning and delivery of food service and classroom operations in a Head Start center, ensuring safe and healthy meal preparation, table setup, and cleanup in alignment with Head Start Performance Standards and Community Care Licensing regulations. Engages with children throughout the day by supporting classroom activities, supervising play, and assisting with routines. Provides coverage for teaching staff during breaks, and contributes to a nurturing, developmentally appropriate learning environment. All responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the agency policies and applicable federal and state laws.All staff are required to adhere to and exemplify the Head Start and Agency code of conduct.

Requirements

Basic oral and written communication skills in English
Knowledge of and sensitivity to culturally diverse groups and persons from low-income families
Basic ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Basic ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations with good judgment
Must enjoy working with children and be able to follow instructions/guidance
Highly dependable, takes initiative, has good judgment and is able to function with minimal supervision.
A sincere interest in the development of all children and in building partnerships with families.
Six ( Core) units of Early Childhood Education including courses in the areas of child/human growth and development; child, family and community and program curriculum OR;
Child Development Assistant Teacher Permit-Required
A minimum of 6 months experience working in Preschool/Infant Toddler classroom
High School diploma or GED or equivalent
Valid California Driver's License and a properly insured vehicle for use on the job, or other reliable transportation
Current Mandated Reporter Certificate (can be completed upon hire)
Food Handler Certification (can be completed upon hire)
Prior to beginning work, must be able to pass the Community Care Licensing criminal record clearance, must be up to date on immunizations and have a current (within one year) TB clearance and Health Screening Report.
Must complete Pediatric First Aid, CPR and Health and Safety Course (can be completed upon hire)
Current Mandated Reporter Certificate (can be completed upon hire)
Prior to beginning work, must be able to Pass the Community Care Licensing criminal record clearance,
Be up to date on immunizations
Have a current (within one year) TB clearance
Have a current Health Screening Report from your primary physician.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual, Spanish/English preferred
Twelve ( Core) units of Early Childhood Education including courses in the areas of child/human growth and development; child, family and community and program curriculum-Preferred

Responsibilities

Provides meal service and clean-up for Head Start class
The health, safety and supervision of children in the program is essential, therefore every employee is responsible for the care and supervision of children while they are present at the center
Ensures maintenance of efficient and safe food service for children
Follows regular cleaning schedule to maintain clean, safe and sanitary food service area, equipment, and supplies
Assists daily in the maintenance of appropriate records for food service activities
Promote good health and nutrition and provide an environment that contributes to the prevention of illness; share in daily cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
Follow regular cleaning schedule of food service equipment and area to maintain clean, safe and sanitary area, as approved by the Food Service Supervisor and/or Nutrition Manager
Ensures food service supplies are ordered in a timely manner
Engage in daily classroom activities and support on the floor when food service tasks are complete or as needed based on classroom need
Assists with supervision of children during mealtime, staff breaks and when with children are present
Complies with all program supervision policies and procedures.
Assists with classroom food projects
Responsible for the toileting and diapering of all children and following documentation guidelines
Assumes specific assignments, as required by supervisor
Attends trainings and meetings, as required
Participate in the team building process within the program by using established communication channels in a constructive and productive manner that enhances the team effort while maintaining confidentiality
Other relevant duties, as assigned

Benefits

Medical insurance premium plans through Kaiser or Sutter is 80-95% paid by the employer for employee premiums, plus 50% paid by the employer for dependent coverage, standard plan is at no cost for union employees.
Elective dental, vision insurance, FSA, and Accident insurance.
Employer-paid $10k of life insurance with expandable options
Employer-paid Long-term Disability Insurance
401(K) plan with a 2% contribution and an additional 1% matched contribution after one year of service
Employee assistance program, CalPerks
3 weeks vacation (paid during spring and winter break)
96 hours of sick time per year (4 hours accrued per pay period) based on full-time work
1 floating personal day
16 paid holidays