What are the responsibilities and job description for the Center Aide - Part Time position at CAPCA Inc?
STATEMENT OF THE JOB: Under the overall supervision of the Early Childhood Director and the direct supervision of the Center Manager. Perform duties related to food service and maintaining a clean facility and playground. Work as a teacher aide in classrooms when needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in creating a warm and welcoming environment that supports children’s growth and development.
- Maintain a professional attitude with staff, parents, volunteers, and children at all times.
- Assist in the daily preparation and serving of breakfast, snacks and/or lunches including preparation of infant food and formula in the Migrant & Seasonal programs.
- Responsible for daily cleaning of the building, including, but not limited to:
- clean-up of dishes and utensils,
- vacuum all carpeted / rug areas, spot clean as needed,
- clean all tile floors,
- take trash out and wash garbage cans,
- laundry,
- clean children’s and staff bathrooms.
- Assist in keeping the kitchen area clean, organized and sanitary, including proper storage of food and supplies. Thoroughly clean the refrigerator and freezer at least weekly.
- Assist and serve as a backup for the Food Service Manager in daily food preparation.
- Assist Food Service Manager in preparing documentation relating to nutrition.
- Assist with transporting food to designated sites.
- Responsible for wearing “Non-skid footwear” while working in the kitchen.” Cut-resistant gloves must be worn when using cutting tools, knives, etc. in the kitchen.
- Assist in obtaining and documenting In-Kind (Non-Federal Match) for parent and community activities.
- Work cooperatively with all classroom / center staff.
- Responsible for data management in designated areas.
- Assist in the avoidance or appearance of fraud and insurance of compliance in designated areas.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Respect confidentiality in all aspects of the Program.
- Must be willing to participate in all training designed for professional development.
- Able to handle stress, tension and exasperation that contact with many children and adults may bring every day.
- May be called upon to administer first aid to children or staff at any time in the program. The incidental nature of this circumstance effectively establishes first aid as a collateral duty, rather than a primary one.
- Perform other job-related duties as necessary for the overall operation of the program.
Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Educational Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience Requirements:
- Three months experience working in food service.
- Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to pass tuberculosis screening annually and initial health examination within first three months of employment.
- Valid driver’s license, access to transportation with liability insurance and willing to use vehicle for Agency related travel.
- Must be able to travel out of area overnight to attend training.
- Able to hear and communicate orally with children and adults.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to lift filled food service containers and have the physical ability necessary to clean the facility.
- Skill Requirements:
- Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations.
- Personal Traits:
- Be in sympathy with the concepts of the Head Start Program.
- Able to keep confidential information without inappropriately divulging it.
- Able to make decisions and work without continual close supervision.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is currently budgeted for only the 2021-2021 Program year, August 2021 - May 2022.
Start Date: August 9, 2021
Pay rate: $11.00/hr