What are the responsibilities and job description for the One-on-One Classroom Aide position at Sheboygan County Head Start?
Make a Difference in a Child’s Life! One-On-One Aide – Sheboygan County Head Start
Part-Time / Part-Year | 28 Hours per Week
Pay rate will be based on education and experience
Do you have a caring heart, patience, and a passion for helping young children succeed?
Sheboygan County Head Start is looking for a compassionate and dependable One-On-One Aide to join our team!
As a One-On-One Aide, you will have the opportunity to help the children feel safe, supported, included, and successful in their classroom experience.
What You’ll Do
You will provide individualized support to an assigned child while working alongside our classroom team. Every day brings opportunities to encourage, support, and celebrate a child's progress.
You will:
- Provide one-on-one support and assistance to an assigned child in the classroom.
- Provide a warm, accepting environment for all Head Start children and families.
- Support the child's health and safety throughout the day, including on the bus, in the classroom, outdoors, and on field trips.
- Use positive discipline and encouragement to help the child develop appropriate skills and behaviors following the Head Start Discipline Policy.
- Follow all Wisconsin Day Care Licensing Regulations.
- Assist with documentation and collecting information related to the child's needs and progress.
- Participate in meetings such as IEPs, staffing meetings, and conferences as the program permits.
- Follow Head Start policies, emergency procedures, Wisconsin regulations, and confidentiality requirements.
- Participate in training and continuing education opportunities.
- Be a positive and supportive member of the Head Start team.
Education Qualification:
- Associate's degree, Technical Diploma, CDA in Early Childhood or special needs experience is preferred
- Completed the Introduction to the Child Care Profession class is required or willingness to take class within the first 6 months of employment.
You may be a great fit for this position if you:
- Enjoy helping children learn, grow, and gain confidence.
- Can remain patient and positive when situations are challenging.
- Communicate well with children, families, and coworkers.
- Are organized and able to keep accurate records and complete documentation on time.
- We are looking for someone who is patient, caring, dependable, and genuinely enjoys working with children.
- Respect and appreciate people from different backgrounds and life experiences.
- Can work as part of a team while also providing focused one-on-one attention.
The position requires the ability to regularly kneel, bend, and sit on the floor with children, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. A valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and access to an automobile for occasional work-related use are required.
If you are looking for a position where the work you do each day can make a real difference in a child's life, we encourage you to apply! Come be part of a team that supports children, families, and our community. We would love to have you join us!
Pay: $13.34 - $16.38 per hour
Expected hours: 25.0 – 28.0 per week
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Employee assistance program
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $16