EHS Classroom Aide- Full-time - Hamilton Center, Inc. - Terre Haute, IN

Division: Vigo County Services

Department: Early Head Start

Supervised By: Early Head Start Program Manager

FLSA Status: Non-exempt/Regular/Full-time & Part-time

Effective Date: July 2015

Position Summary

Ensure compliance with the performance standards in the preparation, storage and clean up of meals provided by Early Head Start. Interact with children and families in a respectful manner in the classroom.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assemble food, dishes, utensils and supplies needed for timely meal preparation.


• Prepare high-quality nutritional food, in quantities according to CACFP menus.


• Assist with menu planning and food inventories.


• Adhere to sanitation and safety procedures assuring that food temperatures are hot or cold enough and that kitchen areas are clean and sanitary.


• Complete routine maintenance of kitchen and equipment, including weekly deep cleaning.


• Assist teachers with classroom preparation as assigned.


• Provide developmental stimulation to children in the major developmental areas of gross and fine motor, language, cognitive and social skills.


• Maintain confidentiality regarding all consumers.


• Participate in meetings as assigned.


• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Child Development Associate (CDA) or related experience preferred.


• Working knowledge of food handling, sanitation and safety procedures


• Basic knowledge of the growth and development of young children.