QUALIFICATIONS:  High school diploma/GED and experience working with children under age 5. Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Willing to enroll in our Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program within six months of hire.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist the assigned classroom team in implementing a child-centered, quality early childhood program.
• Assist in providing a safe, warm and supportive classroom atmosphere that supports each child's individual growth and development.
• Support the contribution of parent involvement and to assist in the implementation of this in all aspects of the educational program.
• Support and assist center staff as assigned.
• Assist in completing observations of children and some data entry tasks.
• Serve as a bus monitor/rider as assigned.

CLEARANCE/CREDENTIALING: All mandatory pre-employment screenings required by the program's regulatory and funding bodies.

REQUIRED SKILLS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with our without reasonable accommodation. Ability to work in a team environment. Solid interpersonal and communications skills with adults and young children.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with our without reasonable accommodation. Physical Demands: Able to reach with hands and arms; able to see, speak and hear; able to lift, push and pull. Ability to occasionally life and/or move up to 50 lbs. Work Environment: Typical classroom setting. Must be able to handle the stresses of competing, often simultaneous demands.

37.5 hours/week

44 weeks/year

Pay Rate: $16.00/hour

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PEACE, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.