Head Start Teacher Aide

Head Start Teacher Aide/Cook/Janitor

Summary:

This position is responsible to carry out Head Start/Early Head Start duties as assigned by the lead teacher and the Anchorage office staff.  This position assists the lead teacher to provide quality education in the classroom, home visits, and socializations, providing excellent supervision and educational activities for the children enrolled in the program.  This position is responsible for all aspects of Head Start nutrition program and janitorial services to ensure center complies with Head Start Performance Standards, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and environmental health and safety standards. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible to oversee all aspects of Head Start nutrition and food service program including menu planning, food ordering, food procurement and storage, budgeting, food preparation, mealtimes, nutrition activities with children, and kitchen sanitation.
2. Prepare meals according to standard meal patterns in a safe, timely, and sanitary manner. 
3. Maintain detailed records of daily meal counts, menus and meal records in accordance with requirements of the CACFP.
4. Maintain a safe clean and healthy Head Start facility in accordance with Chugachmiut and Head Start performance standards.
5. Coordinate and conduct all cleaning activities with Head Start lead teachers.
6. Maintain daily/weekly cleaning schedule for the Head Start center.
7. Assist lead teacher in developing and implementing age appropriate lessons plans for the children in attendance.
8. Prepares classroom and materials as requested/directed by teacher to be used in daily/weekly schedule.
9. Assists the teacher in meeting the needs of all children.
10. Promote learning by modeling and demonstrating appropriate behaviors including, but not limited to: social interaction, table manners, classroom conduct, etc.
11. Assists children with personal needs including, but not limited to: assistance in eating, using the restroom, personal hygiene, instructional support, and first aid.
12. Assist lead teacher as needed in completing home visits.
13. Maintain confidentiality of all information and records for children and families enrolled in the Head Start Program.
14. Follow all Chugachmiut Policies and Procedures. 
15. Participate in staff meetings and trainings as required. 
16. Complete all duties as assigned by the lead teacher and/or Anchorage office staff.

Qualifications:

• Eighteen years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED. 
• Previous experience working with preschool children is preferred.
• Must obtain State of Alaska Food Safety Card or Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate before preparing meals, and update as required. 

Hours of Work:

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:00a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Chugachmiut maintains a drug and alcohol and/non-smoking work environment. 

Chugachmiut is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Chugachmiut has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.