Hotchkiss BELA Preschool - Food Prep/Classroom Aide at Delta County School District 50J in Delta, CO

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Delta Family Center BELA Preschool/HeadStart Program Hotchkiss F ood Prep/Classroom Aide 2026-2027 School Year Hotchkiss K-8 Location 166 days 7 hours per day Full Time Position $17.19/hour + Depending on Experience Health Insurance is available through the School District Retirement benefits through PERA Must Pass and Pay for a Fingerprint/Background Clearance Must be willing to take the WorkKeys test or have 48 hours of College credits Equal Employment Opportunity In compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, and applicable Colorado law, Delta County School District 50J is committed to equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in its educational programs, activities, services, or employment. For complete information, please refer to Board Policy AC: Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity. Delta Family Center BELA Center Assistant Delta Family Center 822 Grand Avenue Delta, CO 81416 970.874.9517 (Fax) 970.874.5609 (Website)dfc.deltaschools.com (Email)dfc@deltaschools.com Mission & Vision Statement Vision: The Delta Family Center strives to educate and support families in order to build a successful community. Mission : The Delta Family Center strengthens families by connecting people to a variety of resources and educational opportunities. Qualifications Education & Experience Must adhere to Head Start Family Advocate requirements as stated in attached documentation (2016 Job Descriptions: Family Advocate - Revised 9.2016) Required to meet Highly Qualified status (High School Diploma/GED and Associate degree or 48 hours of college credit or have passed the Workkeys test) Enrollment in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred. Must have previous working knowledge of computers, internet and web browsers, word processing, and electronic timesheets using an internet-based system. English proficiency (reading writing, speaking) is required for all positions. Some areas may require bilingual (English and Spanish) based upon parent/student populations. Ability to follow detailed schedules, programs and policies. Certified CPR and First Aid. Ability to understand and strictly adhere to the Delta Family Center confidentiality policy. Ability to express patience and understanding with all children at all times. Ability to read and understand written materials. Ability to work under the supervision of Backpack/BELA/Family Literacy coordinators Ability to be flexible with schedules and job assignment Willingness to attend conferences and trainings Must be able to lift 40 pounds or more Excellent people skills Able to multitask Work ethic that exemplifies enthusiasm, teamwork, and self-motivation Fingerprint and background clearance Responsibilities Assist full day BELA classrooms with daily activities including food service and plan and prep for full day BELA teachers and coat teachers. Upholds responsibility as a mandatory reporter for Delta County School District The purpose of this position is to provide support to the Head Start center, classrooms and transportation (where applicable). Activities of the Center Assistant will be coordinated by the Delta Family Center Executive Director. This position will include duties such as; assisting the teacher and teacher assistant in the classroom, providing supervision and assistance to children, assisting with meal preparation, serving of meals and cleaning of work areas. Attends to the center to ensure a safe, comfortable, and clean environment is present for the children. Assist in completing required monthly paperwork, that may include, but is not limited to the following; record of meals and attendance, inventory forms, volunteer/in-kind forms, child development plans