Head Start Teacher Aide Job Bremerton area,Washington USA,Child Care/Nanny

Join our team at Kitsap Community Resources as a Head Start Teacher Aide! This position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young children’s lives. If you’re passionate about early childhood education and making a difference, this role is perfect for you!KCR offers a great work-life balance and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for the employee!

Please apply at kcr.org/career-opportunities/. If you need assistance with your application please contact Human Resources.

Job Title: Head Start Teacher Aide
Department: Early Learning & Family Services
Hourly Wage: $19.35- $19.35
Position Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Direct Supervisor: Child Development Site Supervisor
Work Environment: Works with young children in a classroom setting, playgrounds, and on learning trips.Job Summary

This position assists the HS Teacher in facilitating learning for 3-5 year old children in the Head Start classroom using an approved developmentally appropriate curriculum which promotes routines, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of children in the program.

KCR Mission, Vision, & Core Values

Mission:
Kitsap Community Resources (KCR) is a nonprofit, private, social services agency. We are committed to creating hope and opportunity for all low-income Kitsap County residents by providing resources that promote self-sufficiency and stability.

Vision:
We exist with a clear vision of creating a community where everyone has an opportunity to thrive.

Core Values:
Kitsap Community Resources core values are a vital part of each position, and employees are expected to uphold them to the fullest.

Integrity – taking care to honor our commitments in an ethical manner
Compassion – genuinely empathizing with those we serve
Excellence – demonstrating a high level of performance in all we do
Diversity – showing honor and respect to all individuals we serve
Collaboration – so we seek out partnership opportunities
Teamwork – supporting our employees and partners as we fulfill our mission

Job Requirements

Required Education/Experience/Health:

Required

Education:

CDA (Child Development Associate Credential) or an Early Childhood Education General Certificate plus an additional 10 credits of Early Childhood coursework

Preferred Education:

AA in Early Childhood Education

Early Head Start/Head Start experience preferred

Ability to pass State and/or Federal Background Checks as determined by position (prior to hire date).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Must demonstrate recognition and compassion for low-income peoples.

Must be aware and sensitive to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Demonstrated ability to input, aggregate and analyze data including generation of accurate and complete reports.

License(s) and/or Certifications:

Valid Washington State Driver’s License (to operate company vehicles and/or utilize other vehicles for company business)

Ability to obtain proof of insurability for operating an automobile (to operate company vehicles and/or utilize other vehicles for company business).

First Aide/CPR certification (within 90 days of employment)

Food Worker Permit (within 90 days of employment)

Initial physical exam (within 90 days of employment)

Tuberculosis (TB) Testing (upon employment and before contact with children, testing done before hire will not be recognized)

Current Immunizations per Washington Administrative Code (can be obtained upon hire)

Essential Physical and Mental Functions

Be able to physically match the activity level of an infant, toddler, and/or preschool aged child.

Position requires intermittent sitting, standing, walking, twisting, and bending

Must be able to get down on the child’s eye level and floor

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Simple grasping and hand manipulation required as well as reaching above and below shoulder level.

Must be able to withstand exposure to noise in a classroom setting

Must be able to build secure, nurturing relationships with children and families

Cognitive ability to recognize and address safety concerns

Cognitive and emotional ability to work directly with clients in need, which may include homelessness, mental health…


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