PRE-SCHOOL AIDE (MSHS - Seasonal Full Time) Aberdeen

**Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly Reports to: Preschool Teacher Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Vacation, Paid Holidays** **"This position is considered Seasonal Full-Time, with an approximate start date in April and running through December, including some downtime during the off-peak period."** **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned) - Assist Teacher with planning and conducting a classroom instructional curriculum and activities, for assigned children, that encourages growth of language, social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and communication skills - Assist in daily health checks of children - Assist in conducting and monitoring developmental screening of children, assist in implementing Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) for children and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) for families - Monitor the progress of individual children - Supervise classroom activities in the absence of the Teacher - Assist to prepare, maintain, and present records, documents, reports, and reviews - Ability to stay current on new educational practices, techniques, and objectives - Assist to develop and maintain dual language in the classroom - Assist to prepare children for transition into kindergarten - Ability to help maintain a safe and supportive learning environment in a classroom environment - Ability to help provide children with experiences and opportunities that allow them to develop curiosity, initiative, problem-solving skills, and creativity - Ability to help maintain clear, reasonable, consistent, and age-appropriate rules and expectations for children, engage the children in the rule-setting process - Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure - May perform duties of bus monitor once trained - Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records - Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with CC Idaho policies, procedures, safety practice, and Head Start Performance Standards **Qualifications** **Required** - Highschool Diploma or GED - Preschool Child Development Associate credential (CDA) - Be enrolled in a CDA program that will be completed in 2 years - OR associate degree, preferably in Early Childhood Education - Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance - Must pass physical examination and background checks, including state day care clearance - Must obtain clearance of Tuberculosis - Must obtain Pedatric First Aid and CPR certification **Preferred** - Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting **Required Physical Demands** - **Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl; to reach with hands and arms; to climb or balance; and smell** - **The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds** **Work Environment** Work in an office or classroom setting; may be exposed to electrical shock and fumes or airborne particles; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate to elevated **BENEFITS:** “CCI is a strong, non-profit agency to work with. They respect work-life balance and allow for flexibility when it is needed. Excellent premiums on benefits packages. Good working environment with opportunities for advancement." **For detail Benefit plan please visit: https://communitycouncilofidaho.org/apply-today/** **Health & Financial Well-Being** - Medical benefits - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - 401(k) retirement plan (Must be 21 years of age to participate) - Basic Life - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) **Work/Life Balance:** - Educational leave - Paid Holidays - Paid Time Off, - Educational leave - Paid Holidays - Paid Time Off - First year of service - 16 hours up front and then accrues up to 5 PTO days each year. - After 3 years of service - 16 hours up front and then accrue up to 8 PTO days each year - After 10 years of service - 24 up fr…