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Center Assistant - Early Head Start -Jackson at ATCAA in Jackson, California

Posted in Management 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

As a part of the ATCAA team, the Early Childhood Services Center Assistant plays an essential role in ATCAA as a whole. The main duties of this position are to shop and prepare food for children's breakfast, snack and lunch and to maintain and clean the classroom on a daily basis. The person in this position will work as a part of the teaching and family service team to create a successful program serving families and children in ATCAA Early/Head Start/State Preschool centers.

Supervisor: Lead Center Teacher

Job Duties and Responsibilities Related to This Position:
• Assure all required food components are served;
• Prepare, cook and serve meals according to Early/Head Start and CACFP guidelines;
• Maintain kitchen inventory. Shop and order required items;
• Assure that meals are served at appropriate food and safe holding temperatures and under sanitary and safe conditions;
• Wash dishes and all food utensils;
• Clean eating area, classroom and kitchen daily;
• Clean kitchen appliances at least once a week;
• Keep accurate records including all kitchen files and forms;
• Follow all applicable health, safety and sanitation regulations and practices;
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom: including daily floor cleaning, sanitizing toys and other duties per Head Start and State Preschool standards;
• Attend staff, in service, parent meetings and training as directed;
• Help in classroom occasionally.

General Duties and Responsibilities:
As a part of the ATCAA team, all employees play an essential role in ATCAA as a whole, and are expected to:
• Demonstrate and encourage a professional and positive attitude in all job related activities;
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with standards as outlined in the "Statement of Confidentiality and Ethics";
• Accomplish all work activities in a safe and timely manner within assigned guidelines and consistent with ATCAA's Personnel Policies and Operating Procedures;
• Report and/or correct deficiencies that constitute immediate threats to health and safety;
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the supervisor that are consistent with the definition and intent of the job description.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Possess a continuously valid California driver's license with an acceptable driving record;
• Pass a full background check/health screening including: fingerprint clearance and TB Test prior to hire;
• Possess a GED or High School Diploma;
Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency
A-TCAA EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES
Center Assistant
Job Description
• Ability to operate a commercial dishwasher;
• Experience and knowledge of nutrition and food preparation;
• Ability to lift 40 pounds;
• Positive, professional attitude and behavior;
• Good personal hygiene/neat appearance.

Desired Qualifications:
• Previous experience in a Head Start preschool or infant toddler setting;
• The ability to speak and understand Spanish;
• Computer experience.

Physical Requirements:
Frequent (3 - 6 hours) walking, standing, bending of the neck/waist, twisting of the neck/waist, reaching below shoulder level, simple grasping and fine manipulation of both hands.
Occasional (up to 3 hours) sitting, squatting, and kneeling. Occasional, repetitive, use of both hands is also required in this position: power grasping, pushing/pulling, and reaching above shoulder level.
The position requires working inside and outside in a playground environment, as weather permits, with exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity or wetness, and may also require walking on a variety of grades and surfaces (uneven ground). This position also requires driving a car, working around equipment and machinery, and travel to various locations for agency meetings and events.
Employees in this position may be exposed to bio-hazards such as blood borne pathogens and waste matter (changing diapers, etc), as well as exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals.
Lifting and Carrying Requirements: Occasionally (up to 3 hours) lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs. Frequently (3 - 6 hours) lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs.





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