Boone Extended Preschool (BEP) Associate

The Boone Community School District has made a significant effort to live our motto Expect the Best...Achieve Success.

Boone Community School District is located 10 minutes west of Ames and roughly 1 hour north of the Des Moines Metro Area.  Our staff work daily to Value the Uniqueness of All, Give a Fresh Start Each Day, Partner with Families, Develop Positive Character, and Ensure Learning.  We have earned a reputation for being an innovative and progressive school district that includes $43 million in building projects that was completed in the fall of 2023.  This includes a Pre-K-1st grade early childhood learning center and a multipurpose education center. 
The City of Boone is a great place to live, grow and play.  Boone is voted #1 Affordable Small Town... Where You'd Actually Want to Live by Realtor.com.

Title:  Boone Extended Preschool Associate
Reports To:  Building Principal & Supervising Teacher
Hours: 3:00-5:30, 3-5 days per week

Pay: $14.83 per hour
Pay Period:  Direct Deposit on last day of the month

SUMMARY:   

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: 

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Part time work, you can still be attending high school.
• No experience required; experience preferred in: Working with children.
• Must be at least 16.
• Will have to go through national and state background checks
• Must complete required trainings as assigned.
• Must have a physical in the 12 months.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of early childhood growth, developmental milestones, active supervision protocols, and age-appropriate behavioral guidance.
• Oral and written communication skills and English language skills.
• Interpersonal relations skills for interacting warmly with children, families, and staff.
• Critical thinking, active listening, and gentle conflict resolution/problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple caregiving tasks during frequent interruptions.
• Ability to handle sensitive personal care routines (toileting, bodily fluid cleanup, rest assistance) with dignity, patience, and hygiene standards.
• Ability to diffuse, manage, and de-escalate volatile or stressful child behaviors in a calm manner.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding children and families.
• Knowledge of and adherence to building, departmental, district policies, and State of Iowa childcare regulations.
• Once hired will be required to take 12 hours of HHS childcare training.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Operating knowledge of food service/prep hygiene tools, sanitizing agents, and rest cot/mat equipment.
• Operating knowledge of personal computers, child monitoring tools, and online resources.
• Operating knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, and email.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Listed below are the essential tasks required for this job.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grievance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes, jjanes@boone.k12.ia.us, at BCSD, 500 7th Street, Boone, Iowa 50036; (515) 432-0750.