COMPANY OVERVIEW

KIRPC Head Start is dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education and support services to children and families in Jasper, Newton & Pulaski Counties. Our mission is to build positive relationships with families and provide safe and developmentally appropriate services for children. Our vision is to be a high-quality early education agency and to ensure families have a stronger foundation for success.

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma/GED required. CDA preferred. Experience working with preschool children required. Part Time 28 hours per week Monday-Thursday 8-3:30 (June & July off for unpaid summer break) with an occasional Friday for staff development meetings. Aides are in the classroom 75% of the time and also help when kitchen (25% of the time) when needed. Benefits include Holiday pay (after 30 days of employment when it falls on a regularly scheduled work day) and bereavement pay.

RESPONSIBILITIES

(A full job description will be provided upon hire. This list is not inclusive of all duties.) Assist with general classroom duties for 3, 4 and 5 year olds including but not limited to supervising children at all times, engaging with children using positive teacher/child interactions, modeling & teaching self-regulation through the use of positive discipline methods, implementing the curriculum, assisting with screenings and assessments, assisting with toilet training, and participating in and encouraging positive meal time experiences. Recording and entering child observations, assist with creating weekly Family Engagement Activities to encourage family participation, update and record various types of data in online databases. Collaborate with teaching team, other site staff and the management team. Attend monthly staff trainings (onsite and/or offsite) All positions must be able to pass a health exam, TB, criminal record check, and drug test. Criminal Record checks including Fingerprint Background Check must be passed prior to 1st day of employment. For questions, call Monica or Connie at 219-253-6658.

Pay:

$12.40 per hour Expected hours: 28.0 per week

Work Location:

In person