Classroom Aide, Haysville

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 document in writing to EC Manager. Helps prepare classroom materials for scheduled activitiesSupport screenings that are completed in first 45 days and as scheduled in developmental, speech and behavior. Support infants feeding on demand with food/bottles. Holds infants while feedingTake lead to set up for meals, snacks. Supervise lunches, snacks and breakfasts. Assist with clean up following meals. Eat with children in a family-style setting if age appropriateAssist with children's attendance & completes CACFP paperworkInventories food and requests supplies as needed. Complete Summer food services for childrenAssists with fluoride administration and record which children have received fluorideFollows CACFP, KDHE licensing standard and Head Start Performance Standards at all timesSupport and encourage families to be actively involved in the program and assist them in finding ways to volunteerSupports coordination of progress of each child to share with parents and assist with developing an individual plan together for their childSupports home visits and/or school conferencesRequirementsRequires: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 parentsThe employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds for various classroom and event needs. Prefer:Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related fieldBenefitsChild Start's Classroom Aide position is $13.88 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.This is not a remote position, must be able to commute daily to Wichita, KS.