Center Assistant - Jackson Job Central Point area,Oregon USA,Child Care/Nanny

CENTER ASSISTANT

Starting Wage: $17.51 per hour

Bilingual Wage: $18.27 per hour, dependent upon Bilingual Screening

PURPOSE:

The Center Assistant develops strong and nurturing relationships with children and assists classroom teams to provide a developmentally appropriate learning environment with meaningful experiences in preparation for a successful kindergarten experience. This position ensures that all services are available and provided for all children each school day. The Center Assistant is responsible for meeting Head Start performance standards and following the Agency policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL

JOB DUTIES:

I. CENTER SUPPORT

Work directly with classroom teams to ensure all services are available to enrolled children as assigned by the Site Manager.

Provide backup for all classroom staff;
Provide backup for cook and cook assistants in food preparation and serving;
Provide other center support as assigned.

II. CHILD EDUCATION, CURRICULUM, AND CLASSROOM

Work with children individually, in small and large groups as assigned by the classroom teacher.

Provide for children's safety, guidance, and educational development;
Be familiar with the curriculum guidelines of the Agency;
Assist the classroom teacher with the development and implementation of required curriculum and classroom activities;
Perform routine classroom tasks such as preparation and clean up;
Be aware of and follow all phases of the Child Guidance Procedure.

Support the classroom, as assigned, in the event of the Teacher's absence.

Inform teacher of unusual behavior, or symptoms of children, or relevant information from parents.

III. NUTRITION SERVICES

Prepare nutritious and appealing meals and snacks that meet the developmental and individual needs/interests of children ages 0-5.

Assist with serving of meals and snacks.

Meet sanitation and safety requirements.

Keep all kitchen surfaces, equipment, and dishes clean;
Follow hand washing, first aid and other health and safety routines in accordance with procedures.

Maintain mandated documentation & record keeping when providing backup in the kitchen.

Record meal counts daily for all groups served;
Note all menu changes on monthly menu and recipe used;
Record food temperatures at all meals;
Record refrigerator/freezer temperatures daily.

IV. COMMUNICATION AND DEBRIEFINGS

Communication and debriefing with staff at center and classroom.

Attend staff meetings, Education trainings, and other relevant meetings and trainings as assigned.

Bilingual Center Assistant - Assist with bilingual communication needs as directed.

V. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Serve as bus monitor on assigned runs and field trips.

Ensure that children are in appropriate safety restraints when bus is moving.

Transmittal of accurate messages to parents.

VI. GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Daily cleaning as required by individual centers both inside and outside.

General upkeep and repair of equipment and materials both inside and outside.

VII. CHILDCARE

Provide childcare for Policy Council Meeting and/or center parent meetings as assigned

VIII. INTERACTION WITH CHILDREN, PARENTS, AND CO-WORKERS

Must relate in a positive, nurturing way, both verbally and physically, and be sensitive to the needs of children, parents and co-workers.

Must use quick, safe reactions and responses in dealing with children or situations that involve children.

IX. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY

Maintain a safe and pleasant work environment.

Follow safety regulations, policies, and procedures.

Actively contribute towards promoting a safe workplace & environment.

X. OTHER DUTIES

May be assigned other related duties as appropriate and within the scope of general responsibilities for this position. However, this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that may need to be performed by the employee fulfilling this position. This job description describes the general nature and level of work, but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties which may be required.

REQUIRED

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Child Development Accreditation (CDA) or Oregon Registry enrollment at Step 8 or above preferred.

Certification or Accreditation: CPR/First Aid Certification;
Food Handler Certification required. (Certifications can be obtained at Head Start after hire.)

Experience:

Six (6) months experience working with young children age birth to 8 years required; preschool age specific experience preferred.

Essential

Skills:

Excellent…