Classroom Aide- School Year Position

WCAP is a charitable, educational, 501(c)(3) private non-profit organization. It is designed to utilize and mobilize public and private resources to assist low-income Waldo County residents in the alleviation of poverty and address its underlying causes.

WCAP's Early Childhood Program services children and families in Waldo County. Pre-K programs are available in school districts where WCAP collaborates with the public schools. Early Head Start serves families with infants and toddlers (birth to three years old or expectant families. Services are home-based or center-based. Center-based options allow children ages 0-3 to interact in a classroom environment with other young children.

Starting wage: $16/hour

This is a 32 hour/week, 40 weeks/year position.

Monthly Early Childhood Educator Workforce Salary Supplement available- ranges from $240 up to $540/monthly, dependent on current Maine Roads to Quality tier is available for all active, full and part-time employees in our Early Childhood Program.

The Classroom Aide acts as a program support person in the classroom, assisting teaching staff with meal service and with classroom duties to meet all Head Start and Early Head Start performance and Day Care Licensing standards.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Food Service

* Assists food service personnel with preparation, serving and clean-up of meals served in the program as needed.

• Walks to and from the kitchen to deliver meals and dishes.
• Maintains clean, neat appearance including closed-toed shoes and hair covering while in food service area.

Classroom Responsibility

* Assists Teachers with classroom activities and routines on a daily basis. Duties will include but not be limited to:

a. Responds quickly in cases of emergency, including:

i. Escorting children quickly from the building during fire drills, evacuation drills, and actual emergencies.

ii. Shifting quickly off the floor or from a standing position to respond to unsafe behaviors or challenges.

b. Bends at the knees and hips to get at the child’s level during times of communication, meals, and play.

c. Lifts, holds, and stabilizes children for hand washing, diapering and toileting, and comforting upset children.

d. Sits on the floor for times of play, and cleaning.

e. Assists with transitioning to and from playground and supervision of playground activities.

f. Participates in meal time management.

g. Participates in child development activities as instructed by Teachers.

* Assists Teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate educational activities.

• Assumes classroom responsibilities when necessary for the teacher to be out of the room.
• Conveys accurate and prompt communications from families or other staff to teaching staff.
• Assists with general classroom set-up, maintenance, and cleaning on a daily basis.
• Keeps and submits accurate daily time sheets bi-weekly.
• Performs data entry as required.

General Requirements

· Must be able to pass a physical examination and TB screening.

· Must have adequate transportation, a valid driver's license and meet WCAP's insurance requirements.

· Must meet WCAP’s background clearance requirements.

· Valid Criminal Record History Check (CHRC) through DOE.

Experience and Skill Requirements

The following experience and skills are considered essential:

· At least one year of experience in preschool or infant-toddler classroom preferred.

· Must be flexible and able to work with multiple staff members and volunteers.

· Data entry proficiency preferred.

· Achieve and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.

Education Requirements

The following education requirements are considered essential:

· High School graduate or equivalent.

· Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred.

** All requirements and skills are considered to be essential, unless otherwise indicated.

A detailed job description is available on our website: www.waldocap.org. Please submit a completed WCAP employment application also available on our website to: Human Resources, WCAP, PO Box 130, Belfast, ME 04915. This position will remain open until a suitable applicant is found. WCAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Work Location: In person