New River Community College
Early Head Start / Head Start Teacher Aide - PRN
New River Community College, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115
Early Head Start / Head Start Teacher Aide – PRN
Department:
Project Eagle
Project Eagle is an early childhood program focused on preparing children, engaging families, and promoting excellence for children and families in Kansas City, Kansas. The program offers both home‑based and center‑based services to pregnant women and to children ages birth through five, with the largest service being Early Head Start. Project Eagle is also a member of the Educare Learning Network, a national initiative that supports high‑quality programs, improves state policies, and promotes comprehensive approaches to early learning and development.
Job Overview The PRN Teacher Aide is an on‑call position. The role supports classroom teachers on an as‑needed basis, helping to manage daily classroom operations. The aide works either in a Head Start classroom (ages 3‑5) or an Early Head Start classroom (ages 0‑3) and floats between classrooms as required.
Job Duties
Assist teachers in preparing educational materials and setting up the classroom for daily activities, supporting staff, children, and parents.
Supervise children under your care at all times to ensure their safety.
Rotate from classroom to classroom as needed or required.
Follow all established organizational and classroom‑specific policies and procedures.
Notify supervisor immediately of any unusual or at‑risk situations.
Predict unsafe situations and take precautions; provide child first aid; diaper children and participate in potty training and toileting; implement procedures that prevent the spread of infectious diseases; promote oral and physical health; and respond appropriately to emergencies or crises.
Assist in food preparation, serving, and clean‑up.
Adhere to all Head Start Performance Standards, Kansas Child Care Licensing Regulations, and Educare Learning Network core features.
Ensure that all children are under appropriate supervision and guidance at all times.
Provide a supportive social‑emotional classroom climate.
Complete daily activity and accident reports.
Establish rapport with families.
Assist teachers in providing daily written communication to parents regarding their child's involvement in classroom activities and progress toward learning goals.
Support children's growth and development through play‑based experiences.
Meet with the Mentor Teacher regularly for reflective supervision and develop an action plan for professional development based on classroom assessments, center goals, and self‑assessments.
Participate in all classroom assessments as part of the Educare Learning Network cross‑site evaluation.
Work in partnership with teachers to implement classroom action plans based on assessment and evaluation results.
Participate in staff meetings, parent meetings, and in‑service training as required.
Work collaboratively in the classroom with community partners, volunteers, and evaluation partners.
Required Qualifications Education:
Meet one of the following educational requirements:
Child Development Associate (CDA) or Early Childhood Certificate
9 Early Childhood college credit hours
One year of teaching experience in the Early Childhood field and willingness to enroll in higher education (and complete either a CDA, Early Childhood Certificate, or 9 early childhood credit hours within 2 years).
Certification:
CPR and First Aid Certified or become certified within 30 days of employment (paid for by the employer).
Must pass a background check, including fingerprinting.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university.
Experience working with children ages 0‑3 and 3‑5.
Bilingual in English/Spanish.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover letter
Employment Details Employee Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Part time
Rate Type:
Hourly
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$20.25 – $26.33
Minimum: $20.25
Midpoint: $23.29
Maximum: $26.33
Application Instructions To learn more and apply online, please visit
https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Early-Head-Start---Head-Start-Teacher-Aide---PRN_JR009395
or go to
https://careers.kumc.edu/
and search for position number JR009395.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center The University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world‑class research programs; provides compassionate and state‑of‑the‑art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.
Benefits KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on the hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well‑being. For more information, see
https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html .
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.
http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
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Project Eagle
Project Eagle is an early childhood program focused on preparing children, engaging families, and promoting excellence for children and families in Kansas City, Kansas. The program offers both home‑based and center‑based services to pregnant women and to children ages birth through five, with the largest service being Early Head Start. Project Eagle is also a member of the Educare Learning Network, a national initiative that supports high‑quality programs, improves state policies, and promotes comprehensive approaches to early learning and development.
Job Overview The PRN Teacher Aide is an on‑call position. The role supports classroom teachers on an as‑needed basis, helping to manage daily classroom operations. The aide works either in a Head Start classroom (ages 3‑5) or an Early Head Start classroom (ages 0‑3) and floats between classrooms as required.
Job Duties
Assist teachers in preparing educational materials and setting up the classroom for daily activities, supporting staff, children, and parents.
Supervise children under your care at all times to ensure their safety.
Rotate from classroom to classroom as needed or required.
Follow all established organizational and classroom‑specific policies and procedures.
Notify supervisor immediately of any unusual or at‑risk situations.
Predict unsafe situations and take precautions; provide child first aid; diaper children and participate in potty training and toileting; implement procedures that prevent the spread of infectious diseases; promote oral and physical health; and respond appropriately to emergencies or crises.
Assist in food preparation, serving, and clean‑up.
Adhere to all Head Start Performance Standards, Kansas Child Care Licensing Regulations, and Educare Learning Network core features.
Ensure that all children are under appropriate supervision and guidance at all times.
Provide a supportive social‑emotional classroom climate.
Complete daily activity and accident reports.
Establish rapport with families.
Assist teachers in providing daily written communication to parents regarding their child's involvement in classroom activities and progress toward learning goals.
Support children's growth and development through play‑based experiences.
Meet with the Mentor Teacher regularly for reflective supervision and develop an action plan for professional development based on classroom assessments, center goals, and self‑assessments.
Participate in all classroom assessments as part of the Educare Learning Network cross‑site evaluation.
Work in partnership with teachers to implement classroom action plans based on assessment and evaluation results.
Participate in staff meetings, parent meetings, and in‑service training as required.
Work collaboratively in the classroom with community partners, volunteers, and evaluation partners.
Required Qualifications Education:
Meet one of the following educational requirements:
Child Development Associate (CDA) or Early Childhood Certificate
9 Early Childhood college credit hours
One year of teaching experience in the Early Childhood field and willingness to enroll in higher education (and complete either a CDA, Early Childhood Certificate, or 9 early childhood credit hours within 2 years).
Certification:
CPR and First Aid Certified or become certified within 30 days of employment (paid for by the employer).
Must pass a background check, including fingerprinting.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university.
Experience working with children ages 0‑3 and 3‑5.
Bilingual in English/Spanish.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover letter
Employment Details Employee Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Part time
Rate Type:
Hourly
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$20.25 – $26.33
Minimum: $20.25
Midpoint: $23.29
Maximum: $26.33
Application Instructions To learn more and apply online, please visit
https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Early-Head-Start---Head-Start-Teacher-Aide---PRN_JR009395
or go to
https://careers.kumc.edu/
and search for position number JR009395.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center The University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world‑class research programs; provides compassionate and state‑of‑the‑art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.
Benefits KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on the hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well‑being. For more information, see
https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html .
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.
http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
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