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Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly
Reports to: Preschool Teacher

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Vacation, Paid Holidays.

Position Details

This position is considered Seasonal Full-Time, with an approximate start date in April and running through December, including some downtime during the off-peak period.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Teacher with planning and conducting classroom instructional curriculum and activities that encourage growth of language, social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and communication skills.
• Assist in daily health checks of children.
• Assist in conducting and monitoring developmental screening of children, and in implementing Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) and Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
• Monitor the progress of individual children.
• Supervise classroom activities in the absence of the Teacher.
• Assist in preparing, maintaining, and presenting records, documents, reports, and reviews.
• Stay current on new educational practices, techniques, and objectives.
• Develop and maintain dual language in the classroom.
• Prepare children for transition into kindergarten.
• Help maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Provide children with experiences that develop curiosity, initiative, problem-solving skills, and creativity.
• Maintain clear, reasonable, and age-appropriate rules, involving children in the rule-setting process.
• Multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Perform duties of bus monitor once trained.
• Maintain confidentiality of clients and records.
• Perform all duties in accordance with CC Idaho policies, procedures, safety practices, and Head Start standards.

Qualifications

Required

• High school Diploma or GED.
• Preschool Child Development Associate credential (CDA) or enrollment in a CDA program to be completed within a specified timeframe.
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred).
• Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance.
• Pass physical, background checks, and state daycare clearance.
• Obtain Tuberculosis clearance, First Aid, and CPR certifications.

Preferred

• Ability to read, speak, and write in both English and Spanish in a business setting.

Physical Demands

• Frequently stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; smell.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 30 pounds.

Work Environment

Work in an office or classroom setting; may be exposed to electrical shock, fumes, or airborne particles; noise level moderate to high; work may be stressful.

Benefits

Community Council of Idaho offers a supportive work environment with benefits including health and financial well-being, work/life balance, paid holidays, PTO, and opportunities for advancement. For detailed benefits, visit

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid educational leave, holidays, PTO, with accrual details provided.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Internship

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Administrative

Industry: Non-profit Organizations