Class/Bus Aide
Methow Head Start
Thank you for your interest in Okanogan County Child Development Association. By joining our agency, you will become part of our 50+ year legacy of providing services to children and families. The work with our families helps to increase the likelihood of family success and improve kindergarten readiness for children. You will have opportunities to support our philosophy of parents as the primary educator of their children, and make a difference every day.
About the position:
To assist the teacher and cooperate in a supportive role carrying out developmentally appropriate activities. To promote the health, nutrition and education of the children and to attend to their safety and welfare. Also to assist the bus driver in providing safe and punctual transportation to and from classroom sites. Observing and monitoring behavior of children, interacting with parents and staff to promote the well being of children.
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Flexibility
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to find joy in small children and different cultures
- Passion to make a difference
- Open-minded
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Knowledge of Early Childhood Education, preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred
The position is 40 hours per week for 41 weeks per year, with a starting salary of $17.33 per hour.
This position is eligible for the following Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off.
We invite you to apply to be a part of our dynamic team which provides quality educational services to children in Okanogan County and to become part of the OCCDA family. If you have any questions about this position or our hiring process, please reach out to Julie our HR Director at 509-826-2466 or jhurlbert@occda.net
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.