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United Community Center · 5 months ago

Program Aide Preschool

Milwaukee, WI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

United Community Center is dedicated to providing quality services to children and families. They are seeking a Program Aide Preschool to assist in various activities within the classroom, kitchen, and transportation, while supporting children with disabilities. The role involves teamwork and flexibility to meet program needs across different settings.

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Responsibilities

Assists classroom staff in all classroom activities, field trips, and outdoor activities included in lesson plans

Dress in clothing that is appropriate for outdoor activity and all-weather conditions and be prepared to go outdoors daily

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 the need arises (e.g., at Family Nights, copying newsletters, cutting out classroom materials, making phone calls, etc.)

Serves as a temporary substitute in the periodic absence of the assistant teacher or teacher

Empties trash or garbage containers if needed before the custodian or janitor services

Sanitizes surfaces and picks up and puts away materials in the classroom or kitchen to maintain a safe and organized environment

Serves as a janitor in the absence of the regular custodian or janitor on a periodic basis

Does light yard work or snow removal

Completes routine kitchen/dining room/food chores as assigned (e.g., dishwashing, portioning foods, taking and logging temperature of foods received from vendors, etc.)

Prepares necessary food and serving items for service prior to or after use. These duties may include the preparation of food to meet the needs of children with special needs or disabilities

Participates in food service clean-up, inventory, and other food service tasks as requested

Substitutes for regular Cook or Assistant Cook as needed

Assists with inventory maintenance of all necessary supplies, food, and equipment used for food services operations

Assists with the processing and storage of food and food-related items as they are delivered

Assists in carrying out a financially successful food service operation by helping to control food and labor costs

Assists with logging meals/snacks in the menu book following USDA/CACFP required documentation for food purchased, prepared, and served

Supports staff/parents in preparing and cleaning up after meals/snacks for meetings, planning sessions, and other special events as requested

Ensures that dishes are returned to the kitchen or food service vendor transport boxes for cleaning and preparation for the next meal

Notifies supervisor of any safety, health issues or concerns

Participates in ongoing training in food preparation and nutrition as requested

Follows the established system for cleaning to ensure that the kitchen and storage rooms are kept in a clean and sanitary manner

Report any kitchen equipment not in good working order to the supervisor to ensure the kitchen remains safe and hazard-free

Prepares food in a safe and sanitary manner

Responsible for complying with all local, state, and federal standards regarding hygiene and sanitation

Works with assigned children with disabilities

Supports the work of the classroom staff and managers, specialists and/or mental health consultants in carrying out individual plans for children with special needs

With direction from professional staff, follows IEP/IFSP

Understands, generates, and documents in-kind and other allowable costs applied toward the non-federal share requirement

Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor

Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activities

Responsible for understanding Head Start Performance Standards and local child care licensing regulations

Expected to be knowledgeable of the regulations associated with the prevention of occupational disease and injury, including the exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination

Positively promotes Head Start in the community

Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families, and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures

Becomes thoroughly familiar with UCC Head Start Employee Handbook: Human Resources Policies and Procedures, UCC Head Start Operations Manual, and all other UCC HS handbooks, manuals, and resources, and adheres to them

Comply with all Health and Safety policies, including ensuring no child is left alone or unsupervised by staff, consultants, contractors, or volunteers while under my care

Performs any other duties as assigned

Ensure compliance with all Head Start Program Performance Standards, including child safety, documentation, supervision, and classroom quality standards

Adhere to all State Licensing regulations (DPI and DCF), including mandated ratios, health and safety protocols, and staff training requirements

Support and uphold Young Star quality standards by implementing developmentally appropriate practices, continuous quality improvement, and family engagement

Maintain program quality in accordance with the National Accreditation Commission (NAC) criteria, including curriculum implementation, assessments, and teacher-child interactions

Follow the guidelines and expectations outlined in the Early Learning Staff Handbook, including attendance, communication, professional conduct, and daily responsibilities

Comply with all UCC Personnel Policies, including confidentiality, workplace expectations, and team collaboration

Participate in required professional development and training hours to meet federal, state, and accreditation requirements

Ensure active supervision of children at all times, as required by Head Start, licensing, United Community, and NAC guidelines

Accurately complete and submit required documentation (e.g., lesson plans, child observations, incident reports) in a timely manner

Demonstrate cultural competency and uphold program values of equity, inclusion, and respect in all interactions with children, families, and colleagues

Check and respond to emails to ensure timely communication with supervisors, team members, and families, in alignment with agency expectations and professional responsibilities

Qualification

First Aid CertificationPediatric CPR CertificationHead Start StandardsBilingual (English/Spanish)Food PreparationSanitation PracticesPatienceTactCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

The minimum requirement is that the individual be 18 years of age

This is an entry-level position requiring no previous education or experience unless there is a local or state regulation that requires a high school diploma or G.E.D

Within 90 days of employment, must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification (or sooner if required by local/state regulations)

Acceptable tuberculosis screening results and an initial health exam are required post-job offer and prior to employment

Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified