Preschool Classroom Assistant/Kitchen Support

Open Space Early Learning CenterChicago, IL
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About The Position

Open Space Early Learning Center is currently hiring for a Classroom Assistant/Kitchen Support position! If you are passionate about working with our littlest humans and ensuring they are well-fed and also have the opportunity to learn how to grow and thrive in their environment, we would love to meet you! We offer comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive working environment!

Requirements

  • American Heart Association or Red Cross CPR & First Aid training
  • New Illinois Food Handler or Food Manager's License
  • Current Gateways Membership
  • Inccrra Training: Sudden Infant Death
  • Inccrra Training: Shaken Baby Syndrome
  • Inccrra Training: Trauma Informed Practice
  • Mandated Reporter Training
  • Physical within last 6 months
  • Proof of TB Test, TDAP, and 2 Doses of MMR and immunization
  • Proof of a completed primary series of Covid-19 vaccination
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Proof of Education -- Official Transcripts or HS Diploma
  • Personnel will have a fingerprinting and/or criminal investigation report completed

Responsibilities

  • Assist in classrooms as outlined in the Daily Schedule
  • Remain flexible in classroom assignments in order to maintain the safety of all students
  • Assist staff with both long and short range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy.
  • Provide breaks and lunches for classroom teachers
  • Assist in all areas of daily center activities, including meal preparation and serving
  • Meeting the individual needs of every child by interacting with them to encourage and support play, exploration, and learning
  • Collaborating with families to create inclusive and culturally relevant classroom and curriculum
  • Providing a fun, welcoming, warm and safe classroom environment
  • Professional daily interactions and active communication with children, co-workers, and parents.
  • Meeting and following requirements of all licensing agencies
  • Meeting and following requirements as of all licensing agencies.
  • Serving all meals, including breakfast, lunch, snack, being especially mindful of allergies
  • Is aware of daily attendance when making food and working independently to ensure that all meals are served on time
  • Responsible for ordering all meals, and meal related items
  • Maintaining a working professional relationship with food vendors
  • Maintaining records of food allergies, and ensuring classrooms have knowledge of food allergens
  • Organizes the foodservice environment and takes responsibility for maintaining it, including general upkeep.
  • Maintains proper sanitation in the kitchen, common areas, janitorial closet, and storage areas
  • Keeps food and cleaning supply inventory in proper amounts (including paper towels, gloves, and hand soap)
  • Remain in compliance with DCFS and The Chicago Department of Public Health sanitation standards while prepping fun and healthy snacks and meals that are catered in.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Tuition assistance
  • Vision insurance
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