Under the supervision of the Campus Supervisor, Master Teacher, or Lead Teacher and in accordance with Head Start (HS) Federal Program Performance Standards, California Department of Education (CDE), California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Childcare Licensing Division (CLD), and Mission Neighborhood Center’s (MNC), the Classroom Aide will primarily assist the teachers in providing quality, comprehensive child development services to children, 0 – 5. Will help promote health, safety, nutrition, social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children enrolled in the program.

We are hiring for the following location(s): MNC Alegria Campus

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

Interacting with Children

• Helps teachers instruct children (e.g. nutrition, self-care, social, motor skills, language skills, etc.) for the purpose of optimizing development of each child
• Helps to carry out small group activities for the purpose of providing classroom activities and routines that support individual/group needs and/or delivering services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Assists children with hand washing and tooth brushing for the purpose of modeling appropriate personal hygiene.
• Use positive discipline techniques in guiding children’s behavior.
• Monitors conversation, manners, cleanup activities, listening, etc. for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior.

Curriculum Preparation

• Works in each classroom on an assigned basis to provide adequate coverage in the teacher’s absence, break periods, and planning time.
• Assists in organizing indoor/outdoor, quiet/active and field trip activities appropriate to age group for the purpose of actively participating in the learning activities with children.
• Maintain flexibility in changing planned activities according to children’s interests.

Administration

• Assist volunteers and parents in working with children in the classroom with proper health practices, food handling, and interactions/supervision of children.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Classroom Maintenance

• Assists teachers in maintaining classroom equipment and work areas for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution. Assist in the maintenance of equipment and emergency supplies.
• Cleans facilities, equipment, refrigerator and playground area for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.
• Assist in keeping labeled classroom areas and objects.
• Responsible to take the initiative to rotate a variety of materials on low open shelves for children to use independently.
• Set-up and serves meals and snacks for the purpose of meeting nutritional needs of students. Checks and signs for food and food service supplies when they are delivered.
• Check temperature of food delivery, log temperature and follow procedure for heating and storage of food according to MNC’s policies and procedures.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance in classroom, as needed. Report major repairs to the Campus Supervisor / Master Teacher.

Secondary Functions

• Follow Head Start/CDE/CLD policies and procedures in reporting suspected child abuse in accordance with federal and state laws.
• Attends meetings and/or workshops (e.g. staff/campus meetings, in-service sessions, training, and parent meetings) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and/or maintaining their professional development.
• Must follow timekeeping policies and procedures and approve your timesheet following payroll schedule.

Customer Service

• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Always represent the Company in a professional manner.

Safety

• Maintain personal safety, use personal protection equipment (PPE) and follow Company policies.
• Report all and any safety issues, accidents or injuries to your manager as a matter of priority.
• Use safety walk and carry one child at a time up and down stairs.

Effective Team Member

• Ability to interact positively with team members.
• Ability to facilitate positive change.
• Partner with supervisor when necessary to address department issues or concerns.

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education: A High School Diploma or GED is required. Enrollment in an Associate’s Degree program in Early Childhood Development or related field is preferred.

Experience: At least 1 year of professional experience working with infants, toddlers, or preschoolers.

Requirements:

• State of California Child Development Assistant Teacher Level Permit
• Current Physical Health Screening (every 2 years thereafter)
• Fingerprinting Clearance (DOJ)
• Current Immunizations (TB, Influenza, MMR, Pertussis) (every 2 years thereafter)
• Clearance of Child Abuse Index
• Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (every 2 years thereafter)
• Must be register with the Early Care & Education Workforce Registry
• Must attend trainings that are required by funders (might be an evening or Saturday)

Language(s): Bilingual, bi-literate preferred; English/Spanish or other language ability based on program needs.

Skills and Abilities:

• Personality - Independent thinker, possess excellent customer service skills, professional attitude, a high level of personal integrity, maturity, and business judgment required.
• Performance - Able to multi-task, prioritize task, meet deadlines, able to do presentations and to maintain confident information.
• Communication - Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be a well-organized professional who thrives in a team-oriented environment.
• Stress Management - Ability to remain tactful under pressure and present a professional demeanor and communication style with co-workers in a multicultural setting.

Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer.

Decision Making: Set priorities and standards of performance; Develop plans by which work can be accomplished.

Tools and Equipment: General office equipment, fax, copier, printer, phone, and computer.

Confidential and Sensitive Information: Maintain the highest level of confidentiality when dealing with client records.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to sit approximately 40% of the time, walk 20% of the time and stand 40% of the time. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to type or handle, feel, and operate objects. The employee is required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Must be able to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl and work with children on the floor for extended periods of time. The employee is frequently required to speak and listen. Specific vision abilities of this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

What we offer

• Pay Rate: $28.00 - 30.00 per hour

• Medical – Kaiser and CCHP / Dental – Principal / Vision – Vision Care / Life Insurance - $50,000 / 403b – 3% match / FSA

• 15 paid sick days / 12 paid holidays / 12 paid vacation days

• EAP (Employee Assistance Program) / WADP (Working Advantage Discount Program)

If you are seeking an organization that values, promotes and develops leadership by delivering culturally sensitive, multi-generational, community-based services that empower families to build strong, healthy, and vibrant neighborhoods with the vision of a strong, healthier and more vibrant community that respects and celebrates its many rich, cultural traditions, please apply.

We are an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes diversity in the workplace and has a great company culture. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.