# Classroom Aide, Haysville

**Company:** [Child Start, Inc.](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/pbYDhHWhKDaatT9zWCWRDB.md)
**Location:** Haysville, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Head Start 0-5

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## 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.

## Requirements

Requires:

-   High School Diploma or equivalent, willing to begin an education plan to obtain a CDA credential or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education.
-   A love for teaching and the ability to build a trusting relationship with students, teachers and parents.
-   The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds for various classroom and event needs.

Prefer:

-   Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.

## Benefits

Child Start's Classroom Aide position is $13.88 per hour.

Child Start offers competitive salary and benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision plans, company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, 403(b) retirement plan, 9 paid holidays each year, and much more!  

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.

This is not a remote position, must be able to commute daily to Wichita, KS.