Center Aid

Job description

Description Responsible for providing assistance with all center operations, including classroom assistance, cleaning, meal distribution and special projects. This is a part-year position with various mandatory non-work weeks throughout the school year working approximately 40 weeks per year. 1. Embrace, advocate and carry out the mission and vision of the agency. 2. Abide by all agency policies, procedures and Community Action Code of Ethics. 3. Assist with the distribution and serving of food in a safe and sanitary manner. 4. Perform cleaning within the center and classroom, as needed. 5. Provides clerical assistance to the teachers. 6. Assist the Teachers in the planning and coordinating the classroom. a. Establish an environment which will stimulate a desire for learning, independence and self-esteem for parents and children. b. Ensure that classroom activities are developmentally appropriate and carried out according to Head Start program philosophy, policies and procedures. c. Encourage parents to participate in curriculum planning and program development. d. Plan with parents and team members to ensure that daily personal hygiene of the children is met (i.e., feeding, diaper...