Classroom Aide & Bus Monitor Job at Mid Sioux Opportunity, Cherokee, IA

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  • Mid Sioux Opportunity
  • Cherokee, IA

Job Description

Department: Head Start

Reports to: Team Leader/Teacher – Cherokee 2

Primary Work Location: Cherokee

Eligible for Benefits: Yes. 1020.

Work Hours: 8 hours Monday-Friday (8:00-4:00). 40 hours per week, approximately 40 weeks per year.

Hours are subject to change based on financial and program requirements.

Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or GED.
  • Able to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, push and pull regularly.
  • Lift up to 15 pounds often; lift up to 30 pounds occasionally; lift over 30 pounds rarely.

Qualifications:

  • Center-based work experience with pre-school age children preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Be knowledgeable of Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards, Iowa Licensing Regulations and programs policies/procedures.
  • Must be able to relate to low resource preschool children, families and staff in a positive manner.
  • Works collaboratively with staff to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
  • Maintain staff to child ratio and ensure children’s safety at all times.
  • Maintain a positive, healthy and safe learning environment for children and families.
  • Assist the Teaching staff to provide a high quality educational indoor and outdoor learning environment by following the High Scope, PBIS, and 2nd Step curriculums to ensure school readiness for children.
  • Help collect anecdotal notes that are current, ongoing, factual and objective on children.
  • Eat breakfast, lunch and snack with children through a family-style meal.
  • Maintain a warm, nurturing environment that will encourage children to be problem solvers and decision makers.
  • Chaperone on the transportation bus.
  • Assist the kitchen with carts, set up tables, and be responsible for grocery shopping, meal preparation and clean up when cook is absent.
  • Able to work flexible hours without direct supervision, including some evenings.
  • Follow cleaning procedures to maintain a clean and sanitary classroom/center.
  • Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Follow HS/EHS policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Other Conditions of Employment:

  • Submit to the Department of Human Services Criminal History and a Request for Child Abuse Information Records Check prior to employment and every two (2) years thereafter.
  • Submit to FBI National Fingerprint Criminal History Check prior to hire and every four (4) years thereafter.
  • Submit to a Motor Vehicle Records check prior to employment and every year thereafter.
  • Complete a DHS Physical Exam prior to employment and every 3 years.
  • Complete a Tuberculosis Screening or Assessment prior to employment.
  • Complete mandatory reporter training within 3 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
  • Adhere to HS/EHS Standards of Conduct.
  • Sign and maintain required confidentiality statement.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation.
  • Attend required in-services, trainings, orientations and meetings.
  • Must be able to complete job duties as described with reasonable accommodations.

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Outdoor, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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