Program Aide

We are currently looking to fill a Program Aide role in our early learning programs in DuPage County, IL.

 SALARY: 

• The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $30,000 and $35,000 program annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level. 


• $3,000 sign-on bonus ($750 first paycheck, $1,250 after 6 months, $1,000 after 1 year) 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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  Participates in a team approach to planning and implementing program activities. Collaborates with Family Support Workers, Teacher, Teacher Assistant, site partners, and site supervisor for the betterment of the classroom and families.
  
  


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  Participates in child care and classroom-related activities during parent meetings/workshops.
  
  


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  Assists in ongoing CLASS implementation.
  
  


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  Responsible for the implementation of the program's Planned Language Approach, which is specifically designed to support dual language learners.
  
  


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  Helps carry out daily program by assisting Lead Teacher and Teacher as needed.
  
  


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  Helps Lead Teacher and Teacher guide children in achieving individual goals and assess children's individual strengths and needs.
  
  


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  Assists in activities of the children and ensures appropriate child guidance and discipline and proper ratios are maintained at all times.
  
  


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  Attends all mandated trainings. Sets and achieves professional development goals. Shares resources with other staff members as appropriate. All professional development to be tracked in Gateways.
  
  


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  Ensures accurate completion of CACFP documents in conjunction with the other teaching staff.
  
  


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  Establishes positive relationships with children, parents, volunteers, and other staff members.
  
  


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  Provides a supportive, caring and safe environment for children.
  
  


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  Uses the playground as an extension of the classroom; assures that the playground is safe.
  
  


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  Provides active supervision to ensure the safety of children while in the classroom, during transitions, at time of transportation, and while on the playground. Ensures that no child shall be left alone or unsupervised.
  
  


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  Participates in program recruitment efforts to maintain full enrollment.
  
  


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  Provides food preparation, food service area maintenance, food delivery and food storage using approved sanitation methods.
  
  


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  Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Education, Certifications, Credentials and/or Experience

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  High School graduate or equivalent.
  
  

Travel/Mobility Requirements

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  Driving for work required with a personally owned vehicle.
  
  


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  Travel Between Sites
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  Bilingual preferred: Spanish, Polish, Chin, Urdu.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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  Ability to effectively work with diverse individuals and groups.
  
  


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  Sensitivity to and respect for the needs of children and families, including those with disabilities.
  
  


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  Ability to carry out some physical activities such as lifting and carrying.
  
  


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  Working knowledge of computers.
  
  

Metropolitan Family Services Values and Expected Behaviors

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  Client Centered/Mission Driven
  
  


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  Adaptable
  
  


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  Goal Oriented/Solution Focused
  
  


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  Self-Reflective and Receptive to Feedback
  
  


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  Collaborative
  
  


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  Positive Demeanor
  
  


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  Trustworthy/Accountable
  
  

Physical Requirements