Program Aide

Baskin Center 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 Baskin Center 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003

Location:

Baskin Center 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 $ 20.45 per hour $ 20.45 per hour $ 20.45 per hour

Base Hourly Pay:

$ 20.45 per hour 52 Weeks per

Year:

52 40

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

Join the Head Start teaching team in a teacher assistant type position in facilitating many classroom activities such as field trips, lesson planning, and classroom maintenance. This is a great opportunity to learn the basics of the Head Start classroom and start a career track to becoming a Head Start Teacher. This position may also assist in the kitchen,or other areas of operation. As a minimum requirement, the applicant must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or G.E.D.

and must meet the following:

a. Completion of six postsecondary semesters or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development, or b. Completion of at least two postsecondary semester units or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development each semester or quarter following initial employment, and c. Continuation in the educational program each semester or quarter until six units have been completed.be enrolled in ECE (or 6 credits in ECE). Some states may require additional requirements for kitchen aide duties (i.e., Safe Serve). Must complete all trainings required by child care licensing, including but not limited to the following: a.

Ongoing Training:

Staff must participate in annual training on child safety, mandated reporting, and emergency procedures (Title 22, §101216.2). b.

Mandated Reporting:

All employees are mandated reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect (Title 22, §101212(d))

Benefits:

Paid Vacation time and Sick Leave Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance coverage available first day of employment (for full time employees) $30.00 per month cost to employee for employee only Core Plan Health and Vision Insurance (for full time employees) $15.95 per month cost to employee for employee only Dental Insurance (for full time employees) Paid Holidays Paid Spring Break and Winter Break Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Perkins Loan Forgiveness programs. Tuition assistance to meet job requirements Paid trainings Employee Assistance Program Employee discount benefit program (LifeMart) $35,000 term AD&D life insurance at no cost to employee (for full time employees) Travel Connect medical support for assistance when you travel Interested? To find out more, please visit: https://cdiheadstart.org/santacruzcounty/program-page/careers/ CDI Head Start is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.