Program Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Program Aide Dunkirk Head Start Center

Pay Rate: $12.40 hourly

Duties:

This position works as a part of a team to assist in activities in the areas of the classroom, kitchen and bus and/or to serve as a disabilities aide as needed. The position contains elements of job descriptions of positions with titles similar to classroom aide, janitor and kitchen aide and a disabilities aide providing support for children with disabilities. Works with typically developing children and/or children with special needs/disabilities. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. This position may receive content area technical support and training from the staff person responsible for center supervision, teacher, staff person responsible for kitchen staff and/or program managers/specialists/coordinators.

• Assists classroom staff in all classroom activities and outdoor activities included in lesson plans.
• Helps supervise mealtime, eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and social skills.
• Helps keep the classroom and its contents clean and orderly.
• Substitutes for cook as needed in the kitchen.

As a minimum requirement, the applicant must be 18 years of age. A High School Diploma or GED is required. Some states may require additional requirements for kitchen aide duties (i.e., Safe Serve).

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation time and Sick Leave
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance coverage available first day of employment (for full-time employees)
• $30.00 per month cost to employee for employee-only Core Plan Health and Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)
• $15.95 per month cost to employee for employee only Dental Insurance (for full-time employees)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Spring Break and Winter Break
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Perkins Loan Forgiveness programs.
• Tuition assistance to meet job requirements
• Paid training
• Employee Assistance Program
• $35,000 term AD&D life insurance at no cost to employee (for full-time employees)
• Travel Connect medical support for assistance when you travel

Schedule: 8a-2p, Monday-Friday (30 hours per week,42 weeks per year)

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In many cases, we can help the Applicant meet the minimum educational requirements after hire. Applicants who will be able to meet the educational requirements within a reasonable time after hire are encouraged to apply.

CDI Head Start is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.40 per hour