Support providing a warm, safe, constructive and non-threatening environment with age-appropriate activities for Head Start 0-5 children. Assist the teacher with necessary classroom record-keeping tasks. Assist with food service as assigned. Supports staff during staff breaks and in the absence of the classroom teacher. • Observes children upon arrival; reports any unusual circumstances (bruises, inappropriate dress, signs of illness, etc.) and document in writing to EC Manager. • Helps prepare classroom materials for scheduled activities. • Support screenings that are completed in first 45 days and as scheduled in developmental, speech and behavior. • Support infants feeding on demand with food/bottles. Holds infants while feeding. • Take lead to set up for meals, snacks. Supervise lunches, snacks and breakfasts. Assist with clean up following meals. Eat with children in a family-style setting if age appropriate. • Assist with children’s attendance & completes CACFP paperwork. • Inventories food and requests supplies as needed. • Complete Summer food services for children. • Assists with fluoride administration and record which children have received fluoride. • Follows CACFP, KDHE licensing standard and Head Start Performance Standards at all times. • Support and encourage families to be actively involved in the program and assist them in finding ways to volunteer. • Supports coordination of progress of each child to share with parents and assist with developing an individual plan together for their child. • Supports home visits and/or school conferences. Requirements Requires: • High School Diploma or equivalent, willing to begin an education plan to obtain a CDA credential or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education. • A love for teaching and the ability to build a trusting relationship with students, teachers and parents. • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds for various classroom and event needs. Prefer: • Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. Benefits Child Start's Classroom Aide position is $13.88 per hour. Child Start offers competitive salary and benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision plans, company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, 403(b) retirement plan, 9 paid holidays each year, and much more! Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. In compliance with KDHE requirements, Child Start will request proof of measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity during the employment process. This is not a remote position, must be able to commute daily to Wichita, KS.