Classroom Aide

pSupport 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./ppSupports staff during staff breaks and in the absence of the classroom teacher./pul liObserves children upon arrival; reports any unusual circumstances (bruises, inappropriate dress, signs of illness, etc.) and document in writing to EC Managerstrong./strong /li liHelps prepare classroom materials for scheduled activities./li liSupport screenings that are completed in first 45 days and as scheduled in developmental, speech and behavior. /li liSupport infants feeding on demand with food/bottles. Holds infants while feeding./li liTake 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./li liAssist with children’s attendance amp; completes CACFP paperwork./li liInventories food and requests supplies as needed. /li liComplete Summer food services for children./li liAssists with fluoride administration and record which children have received fluoride./li liFollows CACFP, KDHE licensing standard and Head Start Performance Standards at all times./li liSupport and encourage families to be actively involved in the program and assist them in finding ways to volunteer./li liSupports coordination of progress of each child to share with parents and assist with developing an individual plan together for their child./li liSupports home visits and/or school conferences./li /ulpstrongRequirements/strong/ppRequires:/pul liHigh School Diploma or equivalent, willing to begin an education plan to obtain a CDA credential or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education. /li liA love for teaching and the ability to build a trusting relationship with students, teachers and parents./li liThe employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds for various classroom and event needs. /li /ulpPrefer:/pul liChild Development Associate (CDA) or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field./li /ulpbr/ppbr/ppbr/ppstrongBenefits/strong/ppChild Start's Classroom Aide position is $13.80 per hour. /ppChild 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!br/ppMust have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. /ppThis is not a remote position, must be able to commute daily to Wichita, KS. /p