Class/Bus Aide - Omak

**Class/Bus Aide**

**Omak **

OCCDA has **60 year legacy** as an early learning program that strives to make a difference in our community by supporting children and families. We work to promote family success and improve kindergarten readiness for children. As a staff member you will have opportunities to grow as an individual and professionally and support our philosophy of parents as the primary educator of their children.

• [About the position:]{.underline} **To assist the teacher and cooperate in a supportive role carrying out developmentally appropriate activities. To promote the health, nutrition and education of the children and to attend to their safety and welfare. Also to assist the bus driver in providing safe and punctual transportation to and from classroom sites. Observing and monitoring behavior of children, interacting with parents and staff to promote the well being of children.
  
  

**[Key Responsibilities:]{.underline}**

• Assist the teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate classroom activities
• Support children's learning , social development, and daily routines
• Promote children's health, nutrition, and overall well-being
• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment at all times
• Observe and monitor children's behavior and report concerns as needed
• Interact positively with children, parents, and staff
• Assist the bus driver with safe loading, unloading, and supervision of children
• Help ensure punctual transportation to and from classroom sites
• Follow all safety procedures and program policies
  
  

**[Education and Experience:]{.underline}**

• High School Diploma
• Valid WA State Driver's License
• Bilingual/Spanish, preferred
  
  

**[Details:]{.underline}**

• 40hr per week for 48 weeks per year
• Wage is **$18.28** per hour for qualified applicant
• Assist the teacher and cooperate in a supportive role carrying out developmentally appropriate activities.
  
  

**[Benefits:]{.underline}**

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