Center Aide - Part Time

Location: Dumas

STATEMENT OF THE JOB:
Under the overall supervision of the Early Childhood Director and the direct supervision of the Center Manager. Perform duties related to food service and maintaining a clean facility and playground. Work as a teacher aide in classrooms when needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Assist in creating a warm and welcoming environment that supports childrens growth and development.

* Maintain a professional attitude with staff, parents, volunteers, and children at all times.

* Assist in the daily preparation and serving of breakfast, snacks and/or lunches including preparation of infant food and formula in the Migrant & Seasonal programs.

* Responsible for daily cleaning of the building, including, but not limited to:

* clean-up of dishes and utensils,

* vacuum all carpeted / rug areas, spot clean as needed,

* clean all tile floors,

* take trash out and wash garbage cans,

* laundry,

* clean childrens and staff bathrooms.

* Assist in keeping the kitchen area clean, organized and sanitary, including proper storage of food and supplies. Thoroughly clean the refrigerator and freezer at least weekly.

* Assist and serve as a backup for the Food Service Manager in daily food preparation.

* Assist Food Service Manager in preparing documentation relating to nutrition.

* Assist with transporting food to designated sites.

* Responsible for wearing Non-skid footwear while working in the kitchen. Cut-resistant gloves must be worn when using cutting tools, knives, etc. in the kitchen.

* Assist in obtaining and documenting In-Kind (Non-Federal Match) for parent and community activities.

* Work cooperatively with all classroom / center staff.

* Responsible for data management in designated areas.

* Assist in the avoidance or appearance of fraud and insurance of compliance in designated areas.

NON
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Respect confidentiality in all aspects of the Program.

* Must be willing to participate in all training designed for professional development.

* Able to handle stress, tension and exasperation that contact with many children and adults may bring every day.

* May be called upon to administer first aid to children or staff at any time in the program. The incidental nature of this circumstance effectively establishes first aid as a collateral duty, rather than a primary one.

* Perform other job-related duties as necessary for the overall operation of the program.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

* Educational Requirements:

* High school diploma or GED.

* Experience Requirements:

* Three months experience working in food service.

* Physical Requirements:

* Must be able to pass tuberculosis screening annually and initial health examination within first three months of employment.

* Valid drivers license, access to transportation with liability insurance and willing to use vehicle for Agency related travel.

* Must be able to travel out of area overnight to attend training.

* Able to hear and communicate orally with children and adults.

* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

* Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to lift filled food service containers and have the physical ability necessary to clean the facility.

* Skill Requirements:

* Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations.

* Personal Traits:

* Be in sympathy with the concepts of the Head Start Program.

* Able to keep confidential information without inappropriately divulging it.

* Able to make decisions and work without continual close supervision.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Start Date:

ASAP

Salary: $ 12.75 - 15.56 hr. depending on experience.