What we offer:
The opportunity to work in a mission-driven organization serving children and families
A competitive wage in addition to a generous benefits package, to include:
Employer paid medical/dental/vision and life insurance,
403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and match,
Employee Assistance Program
PTO and phased in paid Winter and Spring break, and paid Holidays.
Kidco is a qualifying employer for Student Loan Forgiveness programs
Generous tuition assistance program and career growth tracks.
Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
Wage: $18.01 per hour w/ 6% increase available for Spanish/English bilingual skills.
40 hours per week
Location: this recruitment is to fill positions in our service area of Linn and Benton counties
Please be sure to list any experience working with children 0-5 in your application.
Position Purpose: As part of the education team, support efficient classroom operations to promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of Head Start children.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Provide assistance in assigned classrooms to:
- Gather and prepare materials for classroom use.
- Follow a consistent schedule which includes small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, two meals and effective transitions between activities.
- Provide assistance in maintaining a developmentally appropriate and safe environment.
- Support an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement in the classroom.
- Work with and guide children in a supportive, positive and consistent manner.
- Provide supervision for small group activities.
- Work with individual or small groups of children
- Perform classroom and center cleaning tasks as needed and as directed.
- Attend and participate in program meetings as requested by supervisor
- Complete all areas of responsibility in compliance with program code of conduct and confidentiality policies.
- Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner.
- Demonstrate commitment to mission, values and policies in the performance of daily duties.
- Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
