Head Start Classroom Support - Litchfield (#0125M)

JOB STATUS: Full time (40 hours/week), 9 months per year, Union position

LOCATION: Litchfield, MN

RESPONSIBILITIES: To work together with the Head Start Teacher providing comprehensive Head Start experiences that meet the requirements of the Head Start Performance Standards. To empower parents as team members in a comprehensive approach to child development and self-sufficiency.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Complete food preparation tasks and clean-up.


• Pick up and deliver meals as needed, if applicable.


• Perform required record keeping
  


• Assist with childcare 


• Assist in preparation of classroom health and nutrition activities.


• Perform janitorial duties daily.
  


• Attend training and staff meetings as designated.


• Serve as a short-term substitute in the absence of the Assistant Teacher.


• Follow established safety procedures.


• Assist with transportation activities as needed.


• Support and Model United’s Behavioral Competencies.
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED and/or relevant experience.


• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
  


• Food Safety Certification or willing to obtain in 3 months.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Computer/keyboarding skills required.


• Ability to follow problem-solving and conflict-resolution strategies.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  


• Reliable mode of transportation.


• Reliable, regular attendance.


• Must have satisfactory completion of background check.


• Must have satisfactory completion of medical exam and health screenings as requested per Head Start regulations.
  

BENEFITS: The Agency’s Benefits Plan allows employees to choose, among a number of benefit options including, but not necessarily limited to, PTO, 12 paid holidays each year, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), accident insurance, critical illness insurance, Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST), hospital indemnity insurance, basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401k retirement plan, HSA, FSA – medical & dependent care, Proximal Health, CancerCare, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a Wellness Program. Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with United Community Action Partnership, Inc.

CLOSING DATE:   

Open Until Filled

CONTACT:       

United Community Action Partnership, Inc.

320-235-0850

[email protected]

WEBSITE: 

www.unitedcapmn.org

                                              United Community Action Partnership, Inc. is an EOE/ADA/AA Employer.