Preschool Aid / CDA Specialist

Description

Summary: The position is responsible for assisting 1-2 classrooms in planning and implementing classroom routines, curriculum, meals, and related activities for pre-school and/or infant toddler children (ages 6 months-5 years). This position serves as the aid in a classroom of 14 to 20 Head Start /Preschool children and/or 7-8 Infant/Toddler children. This position is chiefly responsible to assist in the core functions of the Head Start program and performs other tasks as needed.

Requirements

CDA Specialists work under the direction of 1-2 assigned Lead Teacher(s) and is supervised by the Education Services Professional.

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required (completed or currently enrolled).
• Recent fit for duty examination.
• Early Childhood Education Credits are preferred
• Entry level position; previous babysitting or childcare experience is preferred.
• Basic computer experience is required (i.e. email, word processing, internet navigation).
• 18+ years old, required.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate or a commitment to obtain a CDA within 1 year of employment is required (paid by the employer) is required.
• Recent documentation free of communicable diseases (i.e. TB and COVID); and

Benefits

Competitive compensation, plus comprehensive fringe benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, health, dental, vision coverage and retirement program.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance