his Preschool Extended Day Aide position is a part time position 6 hours a day Mon-Thur and the first Friday of the month, 10 1/2 months per year, and not eligible for benefits. Rate of pay is $14.52 hourly.

KEY FUNCTION:

Under the general direction of the PHS Center Based Coordinator, direct supervision may be assigned according to program needs. The Extended Day Aide will assist in providing high quality, individualized education to Head Start children in a developmentally appropriate environment.  The Extended Day Aide will assist the Head Start Teacher and Teacher Assistant in keeping the Head Start classroom clean and organized and will be responsible for serving and cleaning up after each meal and snack, giving the teacher and teacher assistant breaks. The Classroom Assistant will assist in recruiting families and children to Head Start for the current school year and the upcoming year.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Prepare, serve and clean-up meals and snacks.

• Be responsible for CACFP paperwork and documentation.

• Be responsible for daily health and safety checklist.

• Responsible for cleaning checklist each day in the classroom. 

• Assist in establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, learning environment to prevent injuries, minimize hazards, and provide adequate supervision.

• Have an understanding of and an ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Assist in actively recruiting Head Start families for the current school year and the upcoming school year in the area assigned by the supervisor.  

• Other duties as assigned.

• Sit down and assist the teacher and assistant during mealtime.

• Give Teacher and Teacher Assistant a break each day.

• Work with children.

   

QUALIFICATIONS:

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Attention to detail and able to complete required paperwork.

• Ability to understand the economically disadvantaged and basic philosophy of the Head Start program.

• Ability to work productively under stress.

• Desire to help people find ways to succeed.

• Proactive attitude.

• Integrity and strong ethical principles.

• Good organizational skills.

• Demonstrate ability to enjoy working with families of diverse backgrounds and a variety of cultures.

• Demonstrate ability to be innovative and resourceful.

• Need to have a sense of humor.

• Must pass a background check.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, be in good physical condition, be able to get down on a child's level, and pass a physical. 

• Have reliable transportation

• Computer skills

   

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Basic knowledge of Child Development.

• Able to become CPR (adult, child, and infant) and First Aid certified, TB tested, free of communicable diseases, and obtain a Food Handler's Permit.

• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred. In some areas bilingual English/Spanish speaking is required. 

• Must have experience working with children.

• Head Start Volunteer preferred.

All employment with Bear River Head Start is contingent upon Policy Council approval, and successful results of a background check. All applicants must also pass a drug test prior to hire including working with children and families. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.