Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly Reports to: Preschool Teacher Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Vacation, Paid Holidays
"This position is considered Seasonal Full-Time, with an approximate start date in April and running through December, including some downtime during the off-peak period."
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)
- Assist Teacher with planning and conducting a classroom instructional curriculum and activities, for assigned children, that encourages growth of language, social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and communication skills
- Assist in daily health checks of children
- Assist in conducting and monitoring developmental screening of children, assist in implementing Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) for children and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) for families
- Monitor the progress of individual children
- Supervise classroom activities in the absence of the Teacher
- Assist to prepare, maintain, and present records, documents, reports, and reviews
- Ability to stay current on new educational practices, techniques, and objectives
- Assist to develop and maintain dual language in the classroom
- Assist to prepare children for transition into kindergarten
- Ability to help maintain a safe and supportive learning environment in a classroom environment
- Ability to help provide children with experiences and opportunities that allow them to develop curiosity, initiative, problem-solving skills, and creativity
- Ability to help maintain clear, reasonable, consistent, and age-appropriate rules and expectations for children, engage the children in the rule-setting process
- Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure
- May perform duties of bus monitor once trained
- Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records
- Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with CC Idaho policies, procedures, safety practice, and Head Start Performance Standards
Qualifications
Required
Highschool Diploma or GED
Preschool Child Development Associate credential (CDA)
Be enrolled in a CDA program that will be completed in 2 years
OR associate degree, preferably in Early Childhood Education
Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance
Must pass physical examination and background checks, including state day care clearance
Must obtain clearance of Tuberculosis
Must obtain Pedatric First Aid and CPR certification
Preferred
- Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting
Required Physical Demands
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl; to reach with hands and arms; to climb or balance; and smell
- The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
Work Environment
Work in an office or classroom setting; may be exposed to electrical shock and fumes or airborne particles; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate to elevated
BENEFITS:
"CCI is a strong, non-profit agency to work with. They respect work-life balance and allow for flexibility when it is needed. Excellent premiums on benefits packages. Good working environment with opportunities for advancement."
For detail Benefit plan please visit: https://communitycouncilofidaho.org/apply-today/
Health & Financial Well-Being
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan (Must be 21 years of age to participate)
- Basic Life
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Work/Life Balance:
- Educational leave
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- First year of service - 16 hours up front and then accrues up to 5 PTO days each year.
- After 3 years of service - 16 hours up front and then accrue up to 8 PTO days each year
- After 10 years of service - 24 up front and then accrue up to 12 PTO days each year.
- After 20 years of service - 24 hours up front and then accrue up to 16 PTO days each year.
- After 30 years of service - 32 hours up front and then accrue up to 20 PTO days each year