Job Id: 257608
This position works as an integral member of a team to assist in activities in the areas of the classroom kitchen and bus services on an as needed basis. The position contains elements of the job descriptions of positions titled teacher assistant classroom aide bus aide custodial aide and kitchen aide as well as requires the incumbent to perform some light cleaning duties. This classification typically works with developing children and/or children with special needs. The position may be assigned to various classrooms/centers/bus routes as deemed necessary for program operations. This position may receive content area technical support and training from the Center Director Teacher Bus Driver Cook and /or Program Managers.
Program Aide In Training
This position has been designed to enable individuals the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience and an opportunity as an employee to participate while working in college level classes to enable them to meet the education/experience requirements for the classification of Program Aide.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to this class.
Teacher Assistant/Classroom Aide
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Assists classroom staff in all classroom activities field trips and outdoor activates including lesson plans.
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Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural background of the children and families served.
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Helps supervise at mealtime eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and proper social skills.
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Helps keep the classroom and its contents clean and orderly.
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Assists the teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises.
Additional Duties
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Attends all workshop and meeting as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
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Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activates.
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Performs related duties as assigned
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION
Program Aide
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High School diploma or GED
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Minimum of six (6) units in Child Development or Early Childhood Development.
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Six (6) months of experience in a preschool classroom setting
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Individuals hired and assigned to primarily work at a center assisting with food service will not be required to have units in child development or early childhood development
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Valid CPR First Aid and Food Handlers certifications must be obtained within first two months (2) of employment and maintained throughout employment (paid designated training available through the organization. In the event employees do not attend the scheduled training they must obtain the cards through outside resources and costs will not be reimbursed. The certifications must be obtained and maintained within prescribed timelines.
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Bilingual (English / Spanish) speaking reading and writing preferred.
Program Aide In Training
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High School diploma or GED
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Minimum of three (3) units in Child Development or Early Childhood Development – must complete an additional three (3) units of child development courses within twelve (12) months of date of hire.
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Valid CPR First Aid and Food Handlers certifications must be obtained within first two months (2) of employment and maintained throughout employment (paid designated training available through the organization. In the event employees do not attend the scheduled training they must obtain the cards through outside resources and costs will not be reimbursed. The certifications must be obtained and maintained within prescribed timelines.
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Bilingual (English / Spanish) speaking reading and writing preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $18.63 – $22.11 per hour
Benefits:
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401(k)
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Health insurance
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Paid time off
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Professional development assistance
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Retirement plan
Schedule:
Day shift
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Monday to Friday
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No weekends
Work setting:
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In-person
Ability to Relocate:
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Vista CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person