Department:
Project Eagle
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Educare 2Position Title:
Early Head Start/Head Start Teacher Aide
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
Project Eagle Video:
For more information about Project Eagle please review this video: https://www.kumc.edu/project-eagle/our-programs/educare-kansas-city.html
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 Teaching Assistant is 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:
Conditions of Employment
Ability to become CPR and First Aid Certified within 30 days of employment.
Pass background check including fingerprinting
Required Qualifications
Education: Meet one of the following educational requirements:
Child Development Associate (CDA) or Early Childhood Certificate
College Degree in any field and 9 Early Childhood credits
At least one year of teaching experience in the Early Childhood field and must be willing to participate in higher education (CDA, Early Childhood Certificate, or Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or a related filed within 2 years).
Preferred Qualifications
Education: 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.
Skills: Bilingual English/Spanish.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Assist teachers in preparing educational materials and setting up classroom for daily activities, supporting classroom staff, children and parents. Supervise children under his/her care 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 Co-teacher in providing daily written communication to parents regarding their child's involvement in classroom activities and progress toward learning goals.
Intentionally 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. Must be available to work occasional evenings to assist with childcare at parent meetings.
Actively 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.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Documents:
A complete application includes:
Resume/CV
Cover letter addressing how you meet required and preferred qualifications.
3 professional references
Copy of Transcripts
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus nine paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full 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:
$19.45 - $25.25
Minimum
$19.45Midpoint
$22.33Maximum
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