Classroom Aide

Classroom Aide – Part–Time

Position Overview

Head Start Birth-5 has an opening for a part-time Classroom Aide position working 28 hours per week. This position provides support throughout the Head Start Birth-5 Center, wherever needed on any given day, in the classroom, on the playground, as a Cook, or custodial duties as appropriate or as assigned to assist with support and coverage in the centers. The work hours will vary from classroom to classroom or center to center, depending on the schedule.

Applicants must possess good communication skills with children and families and display positive interaction with infants, toddlers, and preschool children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Complete duties and responsibilities as they relate to the Head Start Performance Standards, Indiana Day Care Licensing Regulations, CACFP Guidelines, and Head Start Birth-5 Forms and Procedures Manual.

• Provide support throughout the Head Start Birth-5 Center as needed (classroom, playground, cooking or custodial duties).
• Assist with support and coverage in the centers.
• Perform duties in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, Indiana Day Care Licensing Regulations, CACFP Guidelines, and Head Start Birth-5 Forms and Procedures Manual.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with infants, toddlers, and/or preschool children preferred.
• Obtain a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) within one year of hire (on‑job training may be provided).
• Meet Head Start and Indiana Childcare Licensing Regulations, including Head Start Standards of Conduct, federal and state criminal history requirements, sex offender registry checks, drug screen, physical and annual T.B. test.

• Vacation/holiday leave.
• 401(k) plan.
• Professional development reimbursement for employees employed at least 6 months.

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LHDc provides services to clients regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability, veteran status, genetics, national origin, ancestry, or familial status. The agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.