Nutrition Aide/ Teacher Assistant

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Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Nutrition Aide/Teacher Assistant is responsible for meal service and for supporting teachers with day-to-day classroom duties and operations. Collaborate with Coordinators to ensure an integrated balance of Head Start services as per the program work plans to meet Head Start Performance Standards. Additionally, must have knowledge of and support the Agency’s mission, vision, and code of ethics and strategic plan for helping people, changing lives. No overtime may be worked without prior authorization. Overtime must be approved in advance by the Head Start Director. Must comply with the drug and alcohol free workplace policy. Position contingent upon continued program funding. Hiring is subject to Policy Council approval. Head Start parents will be given preference. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL: - Essential to support school to serve meals to Head Start children. - Clean meal service areas and maintain a safe, orderly, and clean learning environment. - Prepare and assist in planning center menus. - Promote and participate in healthy eating at meal times. - Promote positive nutrition awareness among children and their families. - Mai...