Job Description
Qualifications
Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds and provide physical assistance in the transportation of special needs children by lifting child into seat and fastening safety belt
Reasonable accommodation may be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities
Education: High school diploma or G.E.D
Within +0 days of employment, must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification
Must be enrolled in and maintain attendance in the Head Start 45-hour DCF training class for parents
At the completion of the curriculum, must successfully pass examination and, within 30 days of completing the class, obtain 45-hour completion DCF transcript in order to continue employment
Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified
Also required: Certification in First Aid and CPR within +0 days from the date of hire and successful completion of a Level II background screening, local criminal record check, health, TB and drug screening prior to hiring
Competencies (Skills/Knowledge & Abilities)
Ability to communicate both written and verbally
Ability to follow directions
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos
Ability to communicate with families and children in a positive and helpful manner
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide
Benefits
Amazing benefits package including :
Medical, Dental and Vision
Teladoc (24/7 online access to doctors)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Responsibilities
A Program Aide in Development works as part of a team to assist in activities in the areas of the classroom, kitchen, and on bus as needed
May also assist with special needs children
May be assigned to different locations as deemed necessary for program operations
Participates in the HS/EHS Quality Assurance efforts
Assists classroom staff in all classroom activities, field trips and outdoor activities included in lesson plans
Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural background of the children and families served
Helps supervise at mealtime, eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and social skills
Helps keep the classroom and its contents clean and orderly
Assists the teacher in any aspect of the program as needed (i.e., at family nights, copying newsletters, making phone calls, preparing classroom materials, etc.)
May work with assigned children with disabilities, supporting the work of the classroom staff, managers, specialists and/or mental health consultant in carrying out the individual plans for children with special needs
With direction from professional staff, follows IEP/IFSP
Sanitizes surfaces, picks up and stores materials in the classroom or kitchen to maintain a safe environment
May assist with janitorial services in the absence of the regular custodian or janitor
May assist in the preparation of food, logging meals/snacks following USDA/CACFP required documentation for food purchased, prepared and served
Participates in food service cleanup, inventory and other food service tasks as requested
Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to HS/EHS children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures
Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activities
Attends all workshops and trainings as directed
Performs other duties as assigned
Job description
Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant .
LSF is looking for a talented Program Aide in Development who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.
This is a part time 10 -month role only available to Head Start Parents.
Purpose & Impact:
A Program Aide in Development works as part of a team to assist in activities in the areas of the classroom, kitchen, and on bus as needed. May also assist with special needs children. May be assigned to different locations as deemed necessary for program operations. Participates in the HS/EHS Quality Assurance efforts.
Essential Functions:
• Assists classroom staff in all classroom activities, field trips and outdoor activities included in lesson plans.
• Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural background of the children and families served.
• Helps supervise at mealtime, eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and social skills.
• Helps keep the classroom and its contents clean and orderly.
• Assists the teacher in any aspect of the program as needed (i.e., at family nights, copying newsletters, making phone calls, preparing classroom materials, etc.)
• May work with assigned children with disabilities, supporting the work of the classroom staff, managers, specialists and/or mental health consultant in carrying out the individual plans for children with special needs.
• With direction from professional staff, follows IEP/IFSP.
• Sanitizes surfaces, picks up and stores materials in the classroom or kitchen to maintain a safe environment.
• May assist with janitorial services in the absence of the regular custodian or janitor.
• May assist in the preparation of food, logging meals/snacks following USDA/CACFP required documentation for food purchased, prepared and served.
• Participates in food service cleanup, inventory and other food service tasks as requested.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to HS/EHS children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activities.
• Attends all workshops and trainings as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds and provide physical assistance in the transportation of special needs children by lifting child into seat and fastening safety belt. Reasonable accommodation may be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. Within +0 days of employment, must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification.
Must be enrolled in and maintain attendance in the Head Start 45-hour DCF training class for parents. At the completion of the curriculum, must successfully pass examination and, within 30 days of completing the class, obtain 45-hour completion DCF transcript in order to continue employment.
Experience: This is an entry-level position. Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified.
Also required: Certification in First Aid and CPR within +0 days from the date of hire and successful completion of a Level II background screening, local criminal record check, health, TB and drug screening prior to hiring. Bilingual preferred: English/Spanish or English and other languages present in the local area.
Competencies (Skills/Knowledge & Abilities)
• Ability to communicate both written and verbally.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to communicate with families and children in a positive and helpful manner.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Why work for LSF?
LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.
Amazing benefits package including :
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Teladoc (24/7 online access to doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
Lutheran Services Florida embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in all business practices. LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds and provide physical assistance in the transportation of special needs children by lifting child into seat and fastening safety belt
Reasonable accommodation may be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities
Education: High school diploma or G.E.D
Within +0 days of employment, must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification
Must be enrolled in and maintain attendance in the Head Start 45-hour DCF training class for parents
At the completion of the curriculum, must successfully pass examination and, within 30 days of completing the class, obtain 45-hour completion DCF transcript in order to continue employment
Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified
Also required: Certification in First Aid and CPR within +0 days from the date of hire and successful completion of a Level II background screening, local criminal record check, health, TB and drug screening prior to hiring
Competencies (Skills/Knowledge & Abilities)
Ability to communicate both written and verbally
Ability to follow directions
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos
Ability to communicate with families and children in a positive and helpful manner
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide
Benefits
Amazing benefits package including :
Medical, Dental and Vision
Teladoc (24/7 online access to doctors)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Responsibilities
A Program Aide in Development works as part of a team to assist in activities in the areas of the classroom, kitchen, and on bus as needed
May also assist with special needs children
May be assigned to different locations as deemed necessary for program operations
Participates in the HS/EHS Quality Assurance efforts
Assists classroom staff in all classroom activities, field trips and outdoor activities included in lesson plans
Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural background of the children and families served
Helps supervise at mealtime, eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and social skills
Helps keep the classroom and its contents clean and orderly
Assists the teacher in any aspect of the program as needed (i.e., at family nights, copying newsletters, making phone calls, preparing classroom materials, etc.)
May work with assigned children with disabilities, supporting the work of the classroom staff, managers, specialists and/or mental health consultant in carrying out the individual plans for children with special needs
With direction from professional staff, follows IEP/IFSP
Sanitizes surfaces, picks up and stores materials in the classroom or kitchen to maintain a safe environment
May assist with janitorial services in the absence of the regular custodian or janitor
May assist in the preparation of food, logging meals/snacks following USDA/CACFP required documentation for food purchased, prepared and served
Participates in food service cleanup, inventory and other food service tasks as requested
Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to HS/EHS children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures
Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activities
Attends all workshops and trainings as directed
Performs other duties as assigned
Job description
Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant .
LSF is looking for a talented Program Aide in Development who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.
This is a part time 10 -month role only available to Head Start Parents.
Purpose & Impact:
A Program Aide in Development works as part of a team to assist in activities in the areas of the classroom, kitchen, and on bus as needed. May also assist with special needs children. May be assigned to different locations as deemed necessary for program operations. Participates in the HS/EHS Quality Assurance efforts.
Essential Functions:
• Assists classroom staff in all classroom activities, field trips and outdoor activities included in lesson plans.
• Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural background of the children and families served.
• Helps supervise at mealtime, eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and social skills.
• Helps keep the classroom and its contents clean and orderly.
• Assists the teacher in any aspect of the program as needed (i.e., at family nights, copying newsletters, making phone calls, preparing classroom materials, etc.)
• May work with assigned children with disabilities, supporting the work of the classroom staff, managers, specialists and/or mental health consultant in carrying out the individual plans for children with special needs.
• With direction from professional staff, follows IEP/IFSP.
• Sanitizes surfaces, picks up and stores materials in the classroom or kitchen to maintain a safe environment.
• May assist with janitorial services in the absence of the regular custodian or janitor.
• May assist in the preparation of food, logging meals/snacks following USDA/CACFP required documentation for food purchased, prepared and served.
• Participates in food service cleanup, inventory and other food service tasks as requested.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to HS/EHS children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activities.
• Attends all workshops and trainings as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds and provide physical assistance in the transportation of special needs children by lifting child into seat and fastening safety belt. Reasonable accommodation may be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. Within +0 days of employment, must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification.
Must be enrolled in and maintain attendance in the Head Start 45-hour DCF training class for parents. At the completion of the curriculum, must successfully pass examination and, within 30 days of completing the class, obtain 45-hour completion DCF transcript in order to continue employment.
Experience: This is an entry-level position. Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified.
Also required: Certification in First Aid and CPR within +0 days from the date of hire and successful completion of a Level II background screening, local criminal record check, health, TB and drug screening prior to hiring. Bilingual preferred: English/Spanish or English and other languages present in the local area.
Competencies (Skills/Knowledge & Abilities)
• Ability to communicate both written and verbally.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to communicate with families and children in a positive and helpful manner.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Why work for LSF?
LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.
Amazing benefits package including :
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Teladoc (24/7 online access to doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
Lutheran Services Florida embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in all business practices. LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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