Early Head Start / Head Start Teacher Aide - PRN - JR009395

Early Head Start / Head Start Teacher Aide - PRN Job Family Group: Professional Staff Job Description Summary: Project Eagle is an early childhood program focused on preparing children, engaging families, and promoting excellence for children and families in Kansas City, Kansas. Project Eagle provides home-based and center-based services to pregnant women and/or children ages birth to five through a variety of programs, the largest being Early Head Start. Project Eagle is also a member of the Educare Learning Network, part of a national initiative that serves as a platform for broader change, inspiring high-quality programs in communities, improving public policies within each state, and demonstrating a comprehensive approach to the first five years of life and learning. The PRN Teacher Aide is an on-call position. This role will provide support on an as-needed (PRN) basis. They are responsible for assisting the teachers with the daily operation of an assigned classroom to meet all federal and state guidelines. This position will work either in a Head Start Classroom (ages 3-5) or an Early Head Start Classroom (ages 0-3) and will float between classrooms as necessary. Job Description: Job Duties Assist teachers in preparing educational materials and setting up classroom for daily activities, supporting classroom staff, children and parents. Supervise children under them at all times to ensure their safety. Rotate from classroom to classroom as needed or required. Follow all established organizational and classroom specific policies and procedures. Notify supervisor immediately of any unusual or at-risk situations. Predict unsafe situations and take precautions; provide child first aid; diaper children and participate in potty training and toileting; implement procedures that prevent the spread of infectious diseases; promote oral and physical health; and appropriately respond to emergencies/crises. Assist in food preparation, serving and clean up. Adhere to all Head Start Performance Standards, Kansas Child Care Licensing Regulations, and Educare Learning Network core features. Ensure that all children are under appropriate supervision and guidance at all times. Provide a supportive social-emotional classroom climate. Complete daily activity and accident reports. Establish rapport with families. Assist teachers in providing daily written communication to parents regarding their child's involvement in classroom activities and progress toward learning goals. Support children's growth and development through play-based experiences. Meet with the Mentor Teacher on a regular basis for reflective supervision. In partnership with the Mentor Teacher, develop an action plan for professional development that is based on classroom assessments, center goals, and self-assessments. Participate in all classroom assessments as part of the Educare Learning Network cross-site evaluation. Work in partnership with Teachers to implement classroom action plans based on assessment and evaluation results. Participate in staff meetings, parent meetings and in-service training as required. Work collaboratively in the classroom with community partners, volunteers, and evaluation partners. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Anticipated Salary : $21.06/hr. Work Environment Ability to move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations. Must be available to work occasional evenings to assist with childcare at parent meetings. Required Qualifications Education: Meet one of the following educational requirements: Child Development Associate (CDA) or Early Childhood Certificate 9 Early Childhood college credit hours One year of teaching experience in the Early Childhood field Certification: CPR and First Aid Certified or become certified within 30 days of employment (paid for by employer). This position requires the incumbent to pass background check including fingerprinting. Preferred Qualifications Education: Child Development Associate ( CDA), Associate Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education from an accredited College or University. Work Experience: Experience working with children ages 0-3 and 3-5. Language: Bilingual English/Spanish. Employee Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Time Type: Part time Rate Type: Hourly Compensation Statement: The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. Pay Range: $21.06 - $27.40 Minimum $21.06 Midpoint $24.23 Maximum $27.40 Application Instructions: To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Early-Head-Start---Head-Start-Teacher-Aide---PRN_JR009395 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR009395. Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered. About KU Medical Center: The University of Kansas Medical Center's mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu . Benefits: KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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