Center Aide

Description

Center Aide (Union)

Location: 812 North College Drive, Bowling Green, OH 43402

Schedule: Monday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

Weekly Hours: 34 hours per week (August - June)

Employment Type: Seasonal Full-Time

Pay Rate: $17.82 - $19.41 per hour, based on education

Summary: Assist with the daily operations of Early Childhood programs in compliance with all policies, procedures, licensing and funding requirements at assigned sites.


Why Work for GLCAP?

When you work for Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP), you are part of a non-profit organization that helps individuals, families, and communities thrive. We are driven by integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and adaptability-the values that fuel our passion for making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. If you are looking for meaningful work where you make an impact every day, you will find it here at GLCAP.

Benefits and Perks:

• Work-Life Balance: 34-hour full-time workweek with three-day weekends
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance available from day one
• Retirement: 403(b) plan with 4% employer match plus a 3% employer contribution
• Paid Time Off: Generous personal time and sick leave
• Paid Holidays: 12 holidays per year (paid if scheduled)
• Health Savings: Health Savings and Flexible Savings Accounts with employer contributions
• Income Protection: Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentives
• Professional Development: Education assistance and training opportunities

Education:

Required High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED). Prefer Associates in Early Childhood Education or related field.

Experience:

Up to one year experience working with children, prefer experience in early childhood development, and up to one-year experience with word processing and internet software.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Classroom Duties:

• Organize, sanitize and store classroom equipment and supplies.
• Assist in coordinating and implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
• Assist with educational home visits.
• Assist with record keeping duties and preparing and maintaining program materials.
• Assist in enforcing self-care activities and enforcing safety rules and procedures.
• Set up and take down classroom and lunch equipment.
• Ensure dishes, trays and food service areas are cleaned daily.

Nutrition Aide/Janitor Duties:

• Maintain accurate meal count; prepare meals and snacks.
• Pick up catered lunches; monitor food temperature; smell and taste food before serving.
• Distribute meals and snacks to individual classrooms.
• Restock groceries and supplies.
• Arrange tables and classroom equipment; clean and sanitize toys.

As a condition of employment the following are additional requirements:

• Must have insured, dependable transportation available for daily use.
• Initial and periodic physical exams required.
• Must submit to initial and/or periodic state and/or federal criminal checks.
• Must submit to initial and periodic drug and alcohol testing.

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