Lutheran Services Florida · 1 day ago
Preschool Program Aide (39633)
Pahokee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$16/hr - $16/hrLutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant. They are looking for a talented Program Aide who wants to make an impact in the lives of children and families by assisting in classroom activities, supporting children with special needs, and maintaining a safe environment. The role involves collaborating with classroom staff and participating in various program operations.
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Responsibilities
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.)
Serves as a temporary substitute in the periodic absence of the teacher assistant or teacher
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
Note: The duties above are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described above
Qualification
Required
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
Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs
Team player with co-workers and Head Start staff
Adherence to LSF, HS/EHS policies and practices
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
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
Certification in First Aid and CPR within 90 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
High school diploma or G.E.D. Within 90 days of employment, must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification. Must have the 40-clock hour plus 5-hours of literacy training upon hire. For those hired during the grant transition, staff must register for the 40-hour training plus 5-hours of literacy training within 6 months of employment and successfully complete within 15 months of date of hire
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision
Telehealth (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
Company
Lutheran Services Florida
Lutheran Services Florida is an organization dedicated to serving those most vulnerable members of communities.
Founded in 1982
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.12MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
2021-06-01Grant· $6.12M
Leadership Team
Christine Cauffield
CEO, LSF Health Systems and Executive Vice President, Lutheran Services Florida
Samuel Sipes
CEO Emeritus
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