Teacher Aide / Nutrition Aide Floater - Making Opportunity Count Inc

About This Opportunity: To support the classroom teachers, thereby enhancing the Child Care and Head Start program for the children enrolled

This position is a 30 hour per week position

Key Responsibilities:

• Teacher Aide / Nutrition Aide must be familiar with Food Handling and Hand washing per Health Care Policy
• Teacher Aide / Nutrition Aide works with Bus Drivers to carry cambros/boxes if needed
• Assists in preparing breakfasts and meals in accordance with posted menu and eats with assigned children
• Checks temperatures on all foods on arrival and follows re-heating procedure if temps are below 140 degrees
• Teacher Aide / Nutrition Aide records food temperatures and refrigerator/freezer temperatures on Food Temperature Logs
• Prepares food for serving i.e. washing fresh fruits and vegetables and cutting into child size pieces
• Teacher Aide / Nutrition Aide places food on tables immediately prior to eating
• Follows Food Safety and Leftover Procedure for storing leftovers and sending leftovers home with families
• Teacher Aide / Nutrition Aide where applicable, follows proper dishwashing procedures according to the site facilities i.e. three bay sink or commercial dishwasher
• Assists in welcoming children to the center and getting children involved in the classroom. Assists children with clothing upon arrival, departure and going in and out of doors to play.
• Assists in classroom activities as directed
• Teacher Aide / Nutrition Aide assists in supervising toileting and dental hygiene adhering to all health and safety procedures.
• Reads or tells stories to the children upon staff request. Browse in picture books with individual children or small groups of children.
• Prepare games and teaching aids as requested.
• Assists during art activities and special projects, preparing materials such as paste, paper and paint, putting names on papers, hanging to dry or filing to go home.
• Teacher Aide / Nutrition Aide play games indoors and outdoors that are based on the interest, skill and experiences of the children as directed.
• Works with small groups during free play in the various learning centers.
• Assists in supervising children during indoor play, outdoor play and on field trips taking frequent head counts.
• Teacher Aide / Nutrition Aide encourage children in conversation about everything they do to strengthen concept development and vocabulary skills.
• Follow the programs Child Abuse and Neglect Policy and Behavior Management Policy
• Use positive approaches to behavior management as per MOC and EEC policies
• Teacher Aide / Nutrition Aide never leave a child unattended
• Fill in for teaching staff while they are on breaks.
• Assists classroom teachers in general maintenance duties in the classroom.
• Assists with busing as requested.
• As directed, ensure the safe arrival and departure of children and families by escorting them across the street.
• Check and respond to agency email on a regular basis.
  
  What You Bring:
• Must have High School diploma or GED
• Must be CDA credentialed or enrolled in a CDA program to be completed within two years.
• Access to reliable transportation
• Dependable and Flexible
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work with other adults and children
• Willingness to attend job related trainings
• Ability to follow directions
• Exhibit cultural sensitivity
• Bi-lingual staff must be able to speak, write and read in two languages, and assist with translations as necessary.
• Fulfillment of all specific health and safety requirements (staff physical every two years, with evidence of Montoux and MMR test, OSHA, first aid and CPR)
• Must have a suitable Background Record Check (BCR)
• Must be in good physical and mental health and be able to lift children and/or work related equipment, walk, bend, sit on floor and climb stairs
• Follow MOC policies and procedures as described in the Staff Handbook and Personnel Policies as well as the Head Start Program Performance Standards and Dept. of Early Education and Care regulations
• Additional duties as assigned within scope.
• EEC Teacher qualified preferred but not required

At Making Opportunity Count, we deeply value our culture and are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. This is evident through:

• Our non-profit Environment: Our values driven work atmosphere focuses on making a meaningful impact in our community. Our shared commitment to service develops a uniquely supportive culture.
• Championing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We actively promote and celebrate diversity in all forms by embracing diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences while ensuring equitable opportunities for all employees to thrive.
• Career Advancement: Our employees’ growth is paramount. We offer comprehensive training programs, mentorship, and advancement opportunities to assist employees in the pursuit of their career goals.

We believe in the potential of people and the power of diversity to drive innovation and success. We encourage all applicants to apply, even if you do not meet every listed requirement. Your unique experiences and perspectives are what help us shape the future of Making Opportunity Count.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. People of color, members of Tribal Nations and Native communities, LGBTQ-identified people, gender-nonconforming people, people with disabilities, veterans, and people who speak a language in addition to English are strongly encouraged to apply.