Classroom Aide- PPACA-Temp- 165577



Classroom Aide- PPACA-Temp- 165577

Salary

$16.00 Hourly

Location

Location will vary among Head Start Centers, CO

Job Type

Temporary 3

Job Number

06019

Department

Human Services

Division

Head Start Fund

Opening Date

08/01/2023

Closing Date

8/29/2023 4:30 PM Mountain

Our Mission

At Adams County, our team members engage in top-notch opportunities to grow and expand their impact. We cultivate an inclusive and innovative culture where diversity matters! Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is a core cultural competency at Adams County, and we actively seek and welcome applicants that bring diverse experiences and value inclusion.

Position classification

Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

What Success Looks Like In This Job

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Heads Start is an early childhood education program that serves young children ages 3-5, supporting young children's learning and development. Classroom aides provide breaks to staff, set up nutritious meals, maintain health and safety as the top priority, provide classroom support, and enjoy working in a team.

Examples of Duties for Success

  • Temporary position from August 2023-May 2024, up to 40 hours a week 
  • Assist in the instruction of children involved in various classroom activities 
  • Assist and work with children with special needs and behavior needs 
  • Always utilize only positive discipline practices
  • Always supervise children in our care
  • Support cultural responsiveness efforts to understand differences, recognize bias, and look beyond differences to work productively in educational settings
  • Prepare and assist in implementing family-style mealtime and clean up, nurturing, social/emotional and self-help development 
  • Assist in the accuracy of forms for record-keeping purposes
  • Complete all health and safety checklists in a timely manner and with accuracy 
  • Assist in maintaining a healthy and safe environment. Ensure that the classroom's appearance, cleanliness, and safe classroom environment are appropriately maintained
  • Ensure all classroom/outdoor equipment is in good working condition and is used/maintained correctly 
  • Provide breaks for education staff and coverage for a regularly scheduled meeting 
  • Support in laundry responsibilities 
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings, workshops, formal classes, in-service training, and program events to continually advance teaching skills and knowledge, as requested 
  • Participate in professional development opportunities and education coaching for continuous improvement 
  • Abide by medical/nutrition restrictions
  • Flexibility with changes in the daily schedule and classroom coverage
  • Ability to travel from one center to another 
  • Use various forms of technology such as tablets and computers
  • Basic computer skills and use of Microsoft software
  • Check various communication avenues such as email and phone calls and respond in a timely manner  
  • Always maintain confidentiality and abide by the program's employee standard of conduct  
  • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required

     


Qualifications for Success

  • Meet the needs of children in a childcare setting 
  • Learn operations services and activities 
  • Learn and apply the policies and procedures 
  • Follow pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
  • Obtain First Aid and CPR certification 
  • Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
  • Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude and appearance 
  • Demonstrate a willingness to serve and a passion for exceeding customer service expectations 
  • Maintain flexibility with changes in the daily schedule 
  • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
  • Proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
  • Basic computer skills and use of Microsoft software
  • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required

More Qualifications for Success

Experience: six (6) months of experience working with preschool-age children 

Education and Training:

  •  Preferred High School diploma or equivalent 
License or Certificate
  • Valid Colorado Driver's License and Proof of vehicle insurance 
  • A Motor Vehicle record check will be conducted
  • Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification
  • Ability to obtain medication administration certificate

Background Check: 

  • Ability to pass multiple criminal backgrounds and Central Registry checks
  • A fingerprint check may be conducted
  • A Motor Vehicle record check will be conducted

Other: 

  • Must complete physical examination and TB test upon hire
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, and climb
  • Ability to lift up to 45 pounds
  • Exposure to childhood diseases

Employees in this benefit class are eligible based on the number of hours worked and the duration of employment.

Employees who work within the parameters below are eligible to participate in the 457b deferred compensation plan:

  • Duration - 3 months or less
  • Weekly Hours - Any
  • Break in Service Requirement - 13 weeks
  • Lactation friendly certified workplace
     OR
  • Duration - Up to 12 months
  • Weekly Hours - 29 or less hours
  • Break in Service Requirement - 13 weeks

Employees who work within the parameters below are eligible to participate in the the medical plan for the employee and child(ren) only as well as the 457b deferred compensation plan:
  • Duration - At least 3 months and up to 12 months
  • Weekly Hours - 30 or more
  • Break in Service Requirement - 13 weeks
  • Lactation friendly certified workplace

01
Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.
  • Yes, I understand and agree
  • Yes, I understand but disagree.
02
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for this position. Do you agree to provide this proof if selected for this position?
  • Yes
  • No
03
A requirement of this position is that you possess a valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance. Do you meet this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No
04
I understand that if selected for this position and currently hold a case manager/case-carrying position in Children and Family Services (CFS), I may have a delayed transfer/promotion period up to 120 days prior to moving into this position within the Human Services Department. Choose 'yes' to acknowledge.
  • Yes
  • No
05
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Do you have at least six months of experience working with preschool age?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Adams County Head Start receives funding from the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Does your participation in community/state partnerships or do you have personal ties that can create a conflict of interest that could impact the program's CACFP funding source?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
Adams County
Address
4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B

Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213