Department: Shared Visions
Reports to: Team Leader/Teacher – Child Development Center (CDC)
Primary Work Location: Hawarden
Eligible for Benefits: Yes. 128.
Work Hours: 4 hours Monday-Thursday (8:00-12:00). 20 hours per week, approximately 38 weeks per year. Additional hours for interpreting.
Hours are subject to change based on financial and program requirements.
Requirements:
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Must be 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or GED.
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Able to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, push and pull regularly.
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Lift up to 15 pounds often; lift up to 30 pounds occasionally; lift over 30 pounds rarely.
Qualifications:
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Center-based work experience with pre-school age children preferred.
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Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Excellent organizational skills.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
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Be knowledgeable of Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards, Iowa Licensing Regulations and programs policies/procedures.
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Must be able to relate to low resource preschool children, families and staff in a positive manner.
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Works collaboratively with staff to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
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Maintain staff to child ratio and ensure children’s safety at all times.
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Maintain a positive, healthy and safe learning environment for children and families.
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Assist the Teaching staff to provide a high quality educational indoor and outdoor learning environment by following the High Scope, PBIS, and 2nd Step curriculums to ensure school readiness for children.
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Help collect anecdotal notes that are current, ongoing, factual and objective on children.
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Eat breakfast and lunch with children through a family-style meal.
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Maintain a warm, nurturing environment that will encourage children to be problem solvers and decision makers.
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Assist with delivery of breakfast and lunch carts.
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Able to work flexible hours without direct supervision, including some evenings.
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Follow cleaning procedures to maintain a clean and sanitary classroom/center.
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Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
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Follow HS/EHS policies and procedures.
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Responsible for contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
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Other duties as assigned.
Other Conditions of Employment:
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Submit to the Department of Human Services Criminal History and a Request for Child Abuse Information Records Check prior to employment and every two (2) years thereafter.
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Submit to FBI National Fingerprint Criminal History Check prior to hire and every four (4) years thereafter.
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Submit to a Motor Vehicle Records check prior to employment and every year thereafter.
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Complete a DHS Physical Exam prior to employment and every 3 years.
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Complete a Tuberculosis Screening or Assessment prior to employment.
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Complete mandatory reporter training within 3 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
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Adhere to HS/EHS Standards of Conduct.
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Sign and maintain required confidentiality statement.
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Must have a valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation.
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Attend required in-services, trainings, orientations and meetings.
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Must be able to complete job duties as described with reasonable accommodations.
