Support providing a warm, safe, constructive and non-threatening environment with age-appropriate activities for Head Start 0-5 children. Assist the teacher with necessary classroom record-keeping tasks. Assist with food service as assigned.
Supports staff during staff breaks and in the absence of the classroom teacher.
- Observes children upon arrival; reports any unusual circumstances (bruises, inappropriate dress, signs of illness, etc.) and document in writing to EC Manager.
- Helps prepare classroom materials for scheduled activities.
- Support screenings that are completed in first 45 days and as scheduled in developmental, speech and behavior.
- Support infants feeding on demand with food/bottles. Holds infants while feeding.
- Take lead to set up for meals, snacks. Supervise lunches, snacks and breakfasts. Assist with clean up following meals. Eat with children in a family-style setting if age appropriate.
- Assist with children’s attendance & completes CACFP paperwork.
- Inventories food and requests supplies as needed.
- Complete Summer food services for children.
- Assists with fluoride administration and record which children have received fluoride.
- Follows CACFP, KDHE licensing standard and Head Start Performance Standards at all times.
- Support and encourage families to be actively involved in the program and assist them in finding ways to volunteer.
- Supports coordination of progress of each child to share with parents and assist with developing an individual plan together for their child.
- Supports home visits and/or school conferences.
Requirements
Requires:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, willing to begin an education plan to obtain a CDA credential or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education.
- A love for teaching and the ability to build a trusting relationship with students, teachers and parents.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds for various classroom and event needs.
Prefer:
- Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
Benefits
Child Start's Classroom Aide position is $13.88 per hour.
Child Start offers competitive salary and benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision plans, company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, 403(b) retirement plan, 9 paid holidays each year, and much more!
Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
In compliance with KDHE requirements, Child Start will request proof of measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity during the employment process.
This is not a remote position, must be able to commute daily to Wichita, KS.