Preschool Classroom Aide

Location

Saratoga Springs, UT | United States

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Make a difference in the community with Early Learning Essentials! We are a non-profit Head Start organization that offers preschool, health, and social services to children and families who encounter life's challenges and need a hand up. With Early Learning Essentials you can help children facing social, emotional, and/or economic disadvantages to reach their highest potential and prepare for lifelong success.

Full-time positions enjoy exceptional benefits with medical, dental, life, and a 401(k). We are a family friendly company as all staff enjoy gym benefits, weekends off, and twice the normal holidays!

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position requires availability Monday through Friday for 28 hours per week (appx. 8:00am-3:00pm daily).

Assists the teacher to provide instruction, supervision, and provision of appropriate learning activities for all enrolled children at a specified site.

Under the direction of the teacher, delivers comprehensive educational services to all Head Start children, including those with Individualized Education Plan's (IEP), behavioral support or health plans and English language learners, helping them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or enrolled in a CDA credential program that will be completed within two (2) years. Early Learning Essentials may assist with the cost of obtaining a CDA as long as funds are available.
• An Associate or Baccalaureate degree (in any area) from a recognized institution or be enrolled in a program leading to a degree; OR
• An Associate or Baccalaureate degree in ECE, Elementary Education, Child Development, or other closely related field from a recognized institution is preferred.
• Experience working with preschool children or preschool lab work leading to a degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from a recognized institution is preferred. Bilingual Spanish-speaking is desirable.

PAY RANGE BY QUALIFICATIONS:

$16.84/hour - No CDA/CDA in progress

$17.21/hour - CDA credential completed

$17.76/hour - AA or BA+

Early Learning Essentials is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment actions based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic identity, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.

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$16.84 - $17.76 per hour