Job Information
Community Council of Idaho PRE-SCHOOL AIDE (Migrant Seasonal Head Start) Caldwell in Caldwell, Idaho
This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2292417
Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly Reports to: Preschool Teacher
Year around employment Season may begin in MAY and run through JANUARY. With some downtime
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
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. Whats 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
- fter 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