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About The Position

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• At least one year of experience working with children ages 3–5.
• Current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an Early Childhood degree, or ability to obtain the credential or degree within two years.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Reliability.
• Knowledge of child development or willingness to learn.
• Problem-solving and conflict-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Head Start Teacher to plan engaging classroom activities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Lead or support health and nutrition activities in the classroom.
• Substitute for the Head Start Teacher when needed.
• Perform light janitorial duties when necessary.
• Support program recruitment and enrollment efforts.
• Safely monitor the Head Start bus and transport children to and from the center.
• Support parents in becoming advocates for their children.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• 13 paid holidays each year
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST)
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Medical and dependent-care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Proximal Health
• CancerCare
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Opportunities to grow and learn