Early Head Start/Head Start Teacher Aide

Description :Required QualificationsEducation: Meet one of the following educational requirements:Child Development Associate (CDA) or Early Childhood CertificateCollege Degree in any field and 9 Early Childhood creditsAt least one year of teaching experience in the Early Childhood field and must be willing to participate in higher education (CDA, Early Childhood Certificate, or Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or a related filed within 2 years). Conditions of Employment:Ability to move up to 50 pounds with or without accommodations.Ability to become CPR and First Aid Certified within 30 days of employment (paid for by employer).Pass background check including fingerprinting.Preferred QualificationsEducation: Associate Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education from an accredited College or University. Work Experience: Experience working with children ages 0-3 and 3-5. Skills: Bilingual English/Spanish. Anticipated Starting Salary: $20.25/hrKey Roles and Responsibilities:Assist teachers in preparing educational materials and setting up classroom for daily activities, supporting classroom staff, children and parents. Supervise children under his/her care at all times to ensure their safety. Rotate from classroom to classroom as needed or required. Follow all established organizational and classroom specific policies and procedures. Notify supervisor immediately of any unusual or at-risk situations. Predict unsafe situations and take precautions; provide child first aid; diaper children and participate in potty training and toileting; implement procedures that prevent the spread of infectious diseases; promote oral and physical health; and appropriately respond to emergencies/crises. Assist in food preparation, serving and clean up. Adhere to all Head Start Performance Standards, Kansas Child Care Licensing Regulations, and Educare Learning Network core features. Ensure that all children are under appropriate supervision and guidance at all times. Provide a supportive social-emotional classroom climate. Complete daily activity and accident reports. Establish rapport with families. Assist teachers in providing daily written communication to parents regarding their child's involvement in classroom activities and progress toward learning goals. Intentionally support children’s growth and development through play-based experiences.Meet with the Mentor Teacher on a regular basis for reflective supervision. In partnership with the Mentor Teacher, develop an action plan for professional development that is based on classroom assessments, center goals, and self-assessments. Must be available to work occasional evenings to assist with childcare at parent meetings. Actively participate in all classroom assessments as part of the Educare Learning Network cross-site evaluation. Work in partnership with Teachers to implement classroom action plans based on assessment and evaluation results.Participate in staff meetings, parent meetings and in-service training as required. Work collaboratively in the classroom with community partners, volunteers, and evaluation partners.Other duties as assigned.Required Documents:A complete application includes:Resume/CVCover letter addressing how you meet required and preferred qualifications.3 professional referencesCopy of TranscriptsComprehensive Benefits Package:Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. Employee Type: RegularTime Type: Full timeRate Type: HourlyCompensation Statement:The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. Pay Range:$20.25 - $26.33Minimum$20.25Midpoint$23.29Maximum$26.33