Preschool Inclusion Aide

LEAP places a strong emphasis on the value of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Are you looking for an opportunity in Early Childhood education? We have a inclusion aide position available at our Whitehall Center!

Come enjoy the many benefits of working in Early Childhood Education!

L.E.A.P. Head Start positions offer:

• Making a difference, meaningful work
• Working with Children
• Predictable hours
• Staff appreciation and celebrations!
• We invest in you! We train and professionally develop our staff!

As an inclusion aide you will:

• Work one on one with a child who requires specific intervention by providing supervision and support to facilitate participation in daily activities.
• Active supervision techniques will be used to maintain the safety of the children.
• Work closely with all program staff, including disability service providers, to ensure an integrated approach to provide comprehensive services to children and families.
• Maintain daily records and communication with the teaching team, program staff and family.
• Adhere to the program’s policy on confidentiality, both within the agency and the community, and all program policies and procedures.
• Develop goals and carry out plans to build professional development portfolio. Attend and document mandated training.

Salary: $16.19/hr.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of high school diploma, GED, early childhood certificate or CDA (Child Development Associate) credential.
• A Valid driver’s license.
• An understanding of young children and low-income families, and an appreciation of parents as the primary educators of their children.
• Previous experience in Early Childhood preferred.

Pay: $16.19 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Application Question(s):

• How many years experience do you have working with low income families?
• Do you have a valid Childhood Development Accreditation or are you interested in the course to obtain a CDA?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person