Job description

Vision:
To establish children and families as our Nation’s Top Priority
Mission Statement:

• Our mission is to empower children and their families to maximize their full potential through opportunities for growth and change.

Values:The entire KidZCommunity organization is dedicated to creating and fostering a supportive environment which promotes trust, respect, professional growth, and quality leadership.Professional Ethics

:At KidZCommunity, we subscribe to the Standards of Ethical Behavior as outlined in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. All employees are expected to become familiar with the code and use it as a model for ethical and professional behavior.

• Summary

:*The Quality Care Aide provides a clean and safe environment for children.Reporting Requirements:The Quality Care Aide is directly supervised by the Site Supervisor.Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status and Classification:*This position is a full-time, 40 hours per week, non-exempt position. Number of months varies by site.

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Operates within the KidZCommunity vision/mission/values
• Operates from the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
• Follows the Head Start Performance Standards & Title 5
• Follows the personnel policies & procedures
• Operates within the KidZCommunity health & safety policies & procedures (i.e. timely health & safety daily checklist)
• KidZCommunity Operations Manual and Child Development Classroom Policies and Procedures
• Understands and operates using Equity Practices including cultural and family beliefs
• Follows agency timelines
• Assures mealtime, contents and quantities of food for meals and snack preparation
• Prepares the Child & Adult Care Food Program documentation
• Maintains and records point-of service meal counts
• Uses active supervision of children
• Puts in practice the requirements to keep a clean, safe and welcoming environment
• Operates within the KidZCommunity health & safety policies & procedures(ie timely health & safety daily checklist)
• Assists teaching staff with children's routines including napping, diapering/toileting and meals
• Attends scheduled site staff meetings
• Engages in interpersonal relationships with staff and families
• Handles food safely
• Uses positive guidance techniques
• Ensures ratio and licensing guidelines are followed based on Title 22
• Interacts with children, families and staff appropriately
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Dependability:
• Attendance
• Punctuality
• Team Participation:

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• Step in where needed
• Anticipate needs for daily routines
• Professionalism:
• Confidentiality
• Dress standards
• Health Hygiene & Safety
• Strength based communication
• Language Abilities:
• Ability to read and write effectively.
• Knowledge:
• Safe food handling
• Positive guidance techniques
• Health and safety for children
• Abilities:
• Read and write effectively
• Basic math skills
• Maintain accurate records
• Works effectively with preschool children, co-workers and parents
• Communicate effectively with persons from diverse cultures and with varied income levels
• Ability to follow instructions

Experience:

• Safe food handling. Preschool or childcare experience preferred.

Education:

• Minimum of 6 Units ECE
• Food Handling Certification Course
• Training as required by Nutrition, Health, and Child Development Units
• Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:
• Physical Activity: Continuous standing, walking, stooping, bending or twisting; occasional time sitting. Ability to lift 35 lbs.
• Use of Senses: Ability to articulate a normal conversation with normal hearing whether verbal or over the telephone. Normal vision, corrected if necessary.
• Environmental Conditions: The duties of this position are usually performed in a hazard-free indoor environment and occasionally outdoors in weather conditions. The noise level is moderate.
• Atmospheric Conditions: No fumes, odors, dust, mildew, smoke, gasses or poor ventilation.
• Other Requirements:
• Department of Justice Fingerprint and child abuse index clearance.
• Post-offer physical examination; TB clearance; proof of immunization or immunity to pertussis and measles; and annual flu vaccination or signed declination.
• Valid Class C driver’s license, readily available and reliable transportation and minimum vehicle insurance as required by state law.

Experience:

• Safe food handling; preschool or childcare experience preferred.
• Education and Continuing Education
• Food Handling Certification Course
• Training as required by Nutrition, Health, and Child Development Units
• Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:
• Physical Activity: Continuous standing, walking, stooping, bending or twisting; occasional time sitting. Ability to lift 35 lbs.
• Use of Senses: Ability to articulate a normal conversation with normal hearing whether verbal or over the telephone. Normal vision, corrected if necessary.
• Environmental Conditions: The duties of this position are usually performed in a hazard-free indoor environment and occasionally outdoors in weather conditions. The noise level is moderate.
• Atmospheric Conditions: No fumes, odors, dust, mildew, smoke, gasses or poor ventilation.
• Other Requirements:
• Department of Justice Fingerprint and child abuse index clearance.
• Post-offer physical examination; TB clearance; proof of immunization or immunity to pertussis and measles; and annual flu vaccination or signed declination.
• Valid Class C driver’s license, readily available and reliable transportation and minimum vehicle insurance as required by state law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.58 - $15.89 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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