WICAP JOB DESCRIPTION

WICAP Vision Statement: “Building Relationships for Successful Futures”

TITLE: Teacher Assistant PROGRAM: Head Start

WICAP is HIRING passionate, helpful members of our Community that want a job that changes outcomes for children and families! We pay competitive wages and have a robust benefits package, including Health, Dental, Vision, & life premiums paid 90% by employer for staff members. WICAP proudly offers tuition reimbursement and a FREE CDA program in select positions. Family friendly schedule, Evening and weekend work is EXTREMELY rare! PAID HOLIDAYS and Paid Time Off program. We offer on-site discounted Childcare in several of our locations.

A growing Non-Profit WICAP serves families all over the Treasure Valley. We have over 20 locations in our footprint, where we offer multiple services such as; Head Start, Early Head Start, Childcare, Community Action Centers, A Youth Program, Assistance for the elderly, and a Mobile Food Distribution Program.

Potential for hiring and retention incentives!

Check us out at www.wicap.org/careers

POSITION SUMMARY: Must adhere to the Standards of Conduct which include that no child is left alone or unsupervised and follow reporting systems. Assist the teacher in the classroom in implementing activities and curriculum for children to promote growth and learning in all developmental areas. Assist in providing a safe environment for all children on the bus and in the classroom. Ride the bus implementing lesson plans that are an extension of the classroom (where transportation is provided) including pedestrian safety regularly. Maintain clean environments where transportation is not provided. Be a team player.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

2. Have a degree in ECE or a CDA, or willing to obtain a CDA within 2 years of hire.

3. Experience working with preschool children in a classroom setting.

4. Ability to maintain records on a computer system or willing to learn.

5. Good verbal and written communication skills.

6. Bilingual in English and Spanish is desirable, but not always required. The primary language in the workplace is English.

** Documented on the job, WICAP education and/or experience may be used as an equivalent to some of the experience and qualifications needed.

OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Regular kneeling, stooping, pulling, cleaning, bending, and classroom maintenance.

2. Occasional lifting in excess of 50 lbs.

3. Daily visual observations of participants.

4. Demonstrated ability to supervise preschool children and ensure safe learning environments. This includes the physical ability to move quickly in order to respond to children who are very active and may need redirection or restraint in order to ensure their safety or the safety of others in the environment.

5. Must have or be willing to obtain a Pediatric First Aid CPR/AED Infant, Child, and Adult certifications within 60 days from the date of hire.

6. No prior convictions of child abuse/neglect. Criminal History background clearance.

7. External Employees must complete and clear Physical and TB screen upon conditional offer to hire.

8. External Employees must complete and clear a Drug and Alcohol screening upon conditional offer to hire.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensures that no child is left unattended.

2. Ensure safety is a priority in performing all job responsibilities. Attend safety training and ensure adherence to the safety policy.

3. Assist in implementing classroom and bus curriculums as applicable.

4. Keep CDA current if applicable.

5. Maintain a clean learning environment including on the bus (where busing is provided), by preparing and planning daily activities.

6. Perform custodial duties where transportation is not provided.

7. Schedules and organizes their time to meet all job expectations timely.

8. Follows requirements outlined in policies, regulations, and operational procedures.

9. Participate in the recruitment of participants.

10. Paperwork and reports are completed accurately and timely.

11. Model Respectful Workplace Policy when interacting with WICAP customers, community members, and colleagues.

12. Be responsible to ensure compliance with confidentiality policy and HIPPA regulations.

13. Perform other relevant responsibilities as required by the program and as outlined in position expectations.

14. Participate in professional development, sometimes off-site, at the request and support of the supervisor.

15. Assure that a positive image of WICAP is portrayed at all times.

Position Information: Hourly Wage:

Status is Non-Exempt Entry Rate $15.34 per hour

40 hrs per week

Full-Time

41-46 weeks per year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.34 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Requiring Masks, Disinfecting Work Areas Regularly, Practicing Daily Health Screens, and Safety protocols. WICAP has a vaccine mandate in place with religious and medical exemptions with a weekly testing option.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
• Preschool: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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