Pre-School Aide (Duration) Mshs/Idaho Falls

Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

• Assist Teacher with planning and conducting a classroom instructional curriculum and activities, for assigned children, that encourages growth of language, social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and communication skills

• Assist in daily health checks of children

• Assist in conducting and monitoring developmental screening of children, assist in implementing Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) for children and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) for families

• Monitor the progress of individual children

• Supervise classroom activities in the absence of the Teacher

• Assist to prepare, maintain, and present records, documents, reports, and reviews

• Ability to stay current on new educational practices, techniques, and objectives

• Assist to develop and maintain dual language in the classroom

• Assist to prepare children for transition into kindergarten

• Ability to help maintain a safe and supportive learning environment in a classroom environment

• Ability to help provide children with experiences and opportunities that allow them to develop curiosity, initiative, problem-solving skills, and creativity

• Ability to help maintain clear, reasonable, consistent, and age-appropriate rules and expectations for children, engage the children in the rule-setting process

• Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure

• May perform duties of bus monitor once trained

• Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records

• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with CC Idaho policies, procedures, safety practice, and Head Start Performance Standards

Qualifications/Benefits

Qualifications

Required

• Preschool Child Development Associate credential (CDA)

• Be enrolled in a CDA program that will be completed in 2 years

• OR associate degree, preferably in Early Childhood Education

• Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance

• Must pass physical examination and background checks, including state day care clearance

• Must obtain clearance of Tuberculosis

• Must obtain First Aid and CPR certification

Preferred

• Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting

Required Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl; to reach with hands and arms; to climb or balance; and smell

• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds

Work Environment

Work in an office or classroom setting; may be exposed to electrical shock and fumes or airborne particles; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate to elevated

BENEFITS:

Yes! We offer benefits for our Seasonal Staff. What's in it for you……….

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Low deductibles

• Low employee premiums

• Group Life Insurance

• Roth & Traditional 401K

• Available after 1 yr. of employment

• Employer match up to 4.5%

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• AFLAC

• Legal Shield

• Benefit Continuation (COBRA)

LEAVE:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• First year of service

• 16 hours up front and up to 5 PTO days each year

• After 3 years of service

• 16 hours up front and up to 8 PTO days each year

• After 10 years of service

• 24 hours up front and up to 12 PTO days each year

• After 20 years of service

• 24 hours up front and up to 16 PTO days each year

• After 30 years of service

• 32 hours up front and up to 20 PTO days each year

• Paid Holidays

• Educational Leave