Classroom Aide/Bus Monitor - Cherokee

Classroom Aide/Bus Monitor. Monday-Thursday. 30 hours per week, September May.

Eligible for benefits including IPERS. High school diploma required. Experience in working with pre-school age children preferred.

Duties include riding the bus and assisting classroom Teachers by providing an educational environment for children. Valid drivers license, insurance and reliable transportation required.Requirements:* Must be 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or GED.* Able to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, push and pull regularly.* Lift up to 10 pounds often; lift up to 20 pounds occasionally; lift over 30 pounds rarely.Qualifications:* Center based work experience with pre-school age children preferred.* Excellent oral and written communication.* Excellent organizational skills.Job Duties and Responsibilities:* Be knowledgeable and follow the Head Start/Early Head Start Service Plan, Procedures, Performance Standards and State of Iowa Licensing Regulations.* Must be able to relate to low resource children, families and staff in a positivemanner.* Work cooperatively with center team to ensure that each Head Start/Early Head Start child and family receive the full benefits of the Early Head Start program.* Maintain staff to child ratio and ensure childrens safety at all times.* Chaperone on the transportation bus every day.* Assist cook, as needed, and in absence of the cook be responsible for grocery shopping, meal preparation and clean up.* Provide direct help in classrooms.* Read, play and encourage children during work and group times, allow them to make their own choices and encourage them to do things themselves.* Eat with and encourage children at mealtimes and allow them to choose their portions.* Monitor children in the restroom, classroom, outdoors and on field trips.* Assist in providing an educational environment following the High Scope, PBIS and 2nd Step curriculum to ensure school readiness.* Assist in providing a safe and sanitary environment for children and families.* Maintain a warm, nurturing environment that will encourage children to be problem solvers and decision makers.* Assist in providing a positive learning environment so all children feel successful.* Assist in collecting anecdotal notes that are current, ongoing, factual and objective onchildren.* Effectively communicate with parents on an ongoing basis including face-face, newsletters, phone calls, etc. with documentation of all communication.* Affirm the parent role as the primary educator of their child.* Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.* Responsible for contributing to a positive and productive work environment.* Be responsible for the complete operation of the center in absence other team members.* Help in meeting In-Kind requirements by HS/EHS Standards.* Be willing and able to substitute in other centers as needed.* Follow cleaning procedures to maintain a clean and sanitary classroom andoffice.* Attend trainings and meetings.* Follow HS/EHS policies and procedures.* Able to work flexible hours without direct supervision.* Other duties as assigned.Other Conditions of Employment:* Submit to the Department of Human Services Criminal History and a Request for Child Abuse Information Records Check prior to employment and every two (2) years thereafter.* Submit to FBI National Fingerprint Criminal History Check prior to hire and every four (4) years thereafter.* Submit to a Motor Vehicle Records check prior to hire and every year for those employees that drive at least weekly.

All other staff every two years thereafter.* Complete a DHS Physical Exam prior to employment.* Complete a Tuberculosis Screening or Assessment prior to employment.* Complete mandatory reporter training within 90 days and every 3 years thereafter.* Adhere to HS/EHS Standards of Conduct.* Sign and maintain required confidentiality statement.* Must have a valid drivers license, insurance and reliable transportation.* Attend required in-services, trainings, orientations and meetings.* Must be able to complete job duties as described with reasonable accommodations.