Classroom Aide, Augusta, KS

Classroom Aide, Augusta, KS

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 documents in writing to EC Manager.
• Helps prepare classroom materials for scheduled activities.
• Supports screenings that are completed in first 45 days and as scheduled in developmental, speech and behavior.
• Supports infants feeding on demand with food/bottles. Holds infants while feeding.
• Takes lead to set up for meals and snacks, supervises lunches, snacks and breakfasts, assists with clean up following meals, and eats with children in a family-style setting if age appropriate.
• Assists with children’s attendance and completes CACFP paperwork.
• Inventories food and requests supplies as needed.
• Completes Summer food services for children.
• Assists with fluoride administration and records which children have received fluoride.
• Follows CACFP, KDHE licensing standards and Head Start Performance Standards at all times.
• Supports and encourages families to be actively involved in the program and assists them in finding ways to volunteer.
• Supports coordination of progress of each child to share with parents and assists with developing an individual plan together for their child.
• Supports home visits and/or school conferences.

• 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.

• Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.

• Child Start's Classroom Aide position is $13.80 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.
• Must be able to commute daily to Augusta, KS.