Head Start Program Support Staff

About Kansas Children’s Service League
Stronger families start at Kansas Children’s Service League (KCSL). Founded in 1893, KCSL is a statewide, nonprofit agency that serves thousands of Kansas children and families each year. KCSL’s mission is to protect and promote the well-being of children. Our programs work with children and families in the areas of health, safety and education to succeed and break cycles of neglect, abuse and trauma. We help both children and parents develop skills for success in their families, schools and workplaces. KCSL is also the Kansas chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America and Circle of Parents.

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:

At Kansas Children’s Service League, we protect and promote the well-being of children. In doing so, every employee is responsible for supporting the agency’s mission, vision, and values. This includes actively and regularly demonstrating high-quality customer service, accountability in all aspects of your position, and respecting the differences in our staff, customers, and communities. Expected behaviors and qualities include professionalism and competence, active collaboration, effective communication, initiative and innovation, respect, and goal achievement. Employees are to be able, at any time, to provide basic information about the breadth of customer opportunities available through KCSL and to help customers make connections within the organization. KCSL is an equal opportunity employer.  

JOB SUMMARY

Under the daily supervision of the Head Start Education Supervisor, the Head Start Program Support position supports the teaching team with all aspects of classroom operations, child supervision and cares for children ages 0–5. This position is responsible for supporting child health, development, and safety, and for ensuring that program rules, applicable laws, and agency policies and protocols are consistently followed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Teacher's Aide
  • Provide a welcoming, nurturing, and trauma-informed experience for students
  • Ensure regulations and policies are followed  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Demonstrated awareness of the challenges and strengths of children and families living with lower incomes and/or special needs. 

Preferred

• Bilingual - English and Spanish
• At least one year of paid experience working with infants and toddlers.