Classroom Aide

at Child Start, Inc. in Wichita, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Support providing a warm, safe, constructive and non-threatening environment with age-appropriate activities for Head Start 0-5 children. Assist the teacher with necessary classroom record-keeping tasks. Assist with food service as assigned.

• Supports staff during staff breaks and in the absence of the classroom teacher.
• Observes children upon arrival; reports any unusual circumstances (bruises, inappropriate dress, signs of illness, etc.) and document in writing to EC Manager.
• Helps prepare classroom materials for scheduled activities.
• Support screenings that are completed in first 45 days and as scheduled in developmental, speech and behavior.
• Support infants feeding on demand with food/bottles. Holds infants while feeding.
• Take lead to set up for meals, snacks. Supervise lunches, snacks and breakfasts. Assist with clean up following meals. Eat with children in a family-style setting if age appropriate.
• Assist with children’s attendance & completes CACFP paperwork.
• Inventories food and requests supplies as needed.
• Complete Summer food services for children.
• Assists with fluoride administration and record which children have received fluoride.
• Follows CACFP, KDHE licensing standard and Head Start Performance Standards at all times.
• Support and encourage families to be actively involved in the program and assist them in finding ways to volunteer.
• Supports coordination of progress of each child to share with parents and assist with developing an individual plan together for their child.
• Supports home visits and/or school conferences.

Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

In compliance with KDHE requirements, Child Start will request proof of measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity during the employment process.

Must be able to commute daily to Wichita, KS.

Diversity Statement

Child Start embraces diversity.

Child Start believes in the value of diversity in the workforce.  Child Start is committed to providing an environment of fair and equitable treatment of everyone regardless of age, race, religion, color or creed, national origin or ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Child Start is committed to encourage the growth of all employees, effectively serve clients from all backgrounds, embrace and celebrate the diversity of our communities, and reflect the population Child Start is dedicated to serving.