Part Time Classroom Aide

ABOUT US: Miami Valley Child Development Centers is southwest Ohio's Head Start Agency. For over 55 years, we've been providing FREE early learning and childcare to children from 6 weeks to age 5. What sets us apart is our tow-generational approach that builds family well-being by simultaneously working with children and the adults in their lives to access new resources, solve problems and sharpen existing skills. We have Family Support Specialist, Home Visitors, and Coaches ready to partner with you on this journey, In most cases, families must earn 100% of the Federal Poverty Level or less. Children experiencing homelessness or who are in foster or kinship care are also eligible. In some cases, children with disabilities may qualify. We have full-day and part-day options at our more than 27 convenient locations in Montgomery, Clark, and Madison counties.

CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time (works a regular schedule at least 18 hours weekly/36 hours per 80 hour pay cycle). Non-Exempt.

BASIC FUNCTIONS: As a Classroom Aide your primary responsibility is to assist the Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher in the care and safety of children in the HeadStart program. Aides are expected to float between classrooms to assist with teaching children while playing a key part in the growth and development and overall supervision of daily classroom activities. You are assisting with kindergarten readiness teaching them an innovative, engaging and theme-based curriculum that follows both a structured format and ability to build relationships. You are lifting infants into and out of a crib, diaper changing, maintaining active supervision of the health, safety and care of children per Head Start Performance Standards.

MINIMUM CREDENTIALS: Must have a High School Diploma/GED (education assistance for CDA or AA degree in Early Childhood Education available when transferring to a full-time position); and have one year teaching experience with preschool aged children; must demonstrate passion for working with children, basic knowledge of child development, creativity and outgoing nature, good communication skills and willing to obtain CPR certificate, background and drug screen.

LOCATION: Findlay, OH- Montgomery County

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

SALARY: Base salary compensation will be commensurate with meeting both Education and Experience.

Insurance: MVCDC shares this cost for the following:

• Health- Two tiers to choose from Core and Buy-Up - Individual, Employee +1, or Family

• Dental- Individual, Employee +1, or Family

• Vision- Individual, Employee +1, or family

• Basic Life- A max of $50,000 term life and Accidental Death or Dismemberment insurance

• Optional Life – Employees can purchase additional coverage for self and family

• Wellness – online portal for Employees to earn points for reduced insurance premiums.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 8 FREE counseling sessions, Legal and Financial.

Additional Benefits include:

• Student Loan Forgiveness

• FREE Education Assistance including paid trainings, CDA, CDL Apprenticeship Programs

• 3% guaranteed 401(K) and up to 7% discretionary employer contribution to 401k

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Wellness Days with no children

• AFLAC optional family coverages

• Personal Days

• Referral Bonus (up to $1,000 per hire)

• Retention Incentives

Miami Valley Child Development Centers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.