Classroom Support-Childcare and Head Start

Job Title: Childcare/Head Start Support Staff
Program: Head Start & Early Childhood Programs (Ages 0-5)
Schedule:

• Monday-Friday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
• 1 Friday a month off through May that is unpaid.
• This position is reduced in hours in the summer with Head Start going on summer break but need someone who can still work 3:00-5:30pm Monday-Thursday in our childcare.

Benefits:

• Generous 403(b) company contribution with no match necessary after 90 days of employment. Increases after 3 years of employment.
• Health insurance, dental and vision (eligible almost immediately-1st of the following month).
• Paid time off
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (8 paid Holidays).
• Professional development assistance
• 5% Pay increase after 90 days based on performance evaluation

Position Summary:
We are seeking a reliable and nurturing Full-Time Childcare Support Staff member to provide additional classroom support within our Head Start, early childhood, and childcare programs serving children ages 0-5. This position plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on support to teaching staff in classrooms serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children
• Maintain working knowledge of Head Start performance Standards and the Early Learning Framework.
• Support the implementation of lesson plans and age-appropriate activities
• Actively supervise children to ensure safety at all times.
• Recognize and respond quickly and appropriately to children's behavioral and emotional needs
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment
• Build positive, supportive relationships with children, families, and staff

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with children age 5 and under (required)
• Strong understanding of early childhood behavior and development
• Ability to respond calmly, quickly, and effectively in a variety of situations
• Patient, dependable, and team-oriented
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to meet physical demands of working with young children (lifting, bending, sitting on the floor, etc.)
• High school Diploma
• CPR and First Aid certification will be completed within 3 months of hire and every other year to re-certify.

Additional Information:
This is a position with reduced hours during the summer months with regular hours that start back up in August. Ideal candidates are flexible, energetic, and passionate about supporting early childhood development.

Compensation
18.30 per hour