Lincoln Hills Development Corp·Rockport, Indiana
The Classroom Aide provides support across the Head Start center, including classroom assistance, playground supervision, cooking, and custodial tasks. They ensure compliance with Head Start performance standards and licensing regulations while interacting positively with children.
Description Head Start Birth-5 has an opening for a part-time Classroom Aide position working 28 hours per week.
This position provides support throughout the Head Start Birth-5 Center, wherever needed on any given day, in the classroom, on the playground, as a Cook, or custodial duties as appropriate or as assigned to assist with support and coverage in the centers.
The work hours will vary from classroom to classroom or center to center, depending on the schedule.
Applicants must possess good communication skills with children and families and display positive interaction with infants, toddlers, and preschool children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
Complete duties and responsibilities as they relate to the Head Start Performance Standards, Indiana Day Care Licensing Regulations, CACFP Guidelines, and Head Start Birth-5 Forms and Procedures Manual.
A High School diploma or equivalent required; experience with infants, toddlers, and/or preschool children preferred. Obtain a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) within one year of hire. LHDC may provide on the job training to obtain the appropriate credentials if necessary.
Must meet Head Start and Indiana Childcare Licensing Regulations, including Head Start Standards of Conduct, federal and state criminal history requirements, sex offender registry checks, drug screen, physical and complete an annual T.B. test.
LHDC offers an exceptional array of benefits to part-time employees, including vacation/holiday leave, and 401k plan. All LHDC employees are eligible for reimbursement for professional development approved by the organization as long as they have been employed for at least 6 months.
To apply online, go to www.lhdc.org.
You may contact Human Resources for further information at 812-547-3435 ext. 258 or HR@lhdc.org.
LHDC provides services to clients regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability, veteran status, genetics, national origin, ancestry, or familial status. The agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Market context
Classroom aide positions in Indiana are often in steady demand because schools rely on support staff to help teachers manage daily classroom routines and student needs. Competition can be strong for candidates who already meet the diploma requirement, can complete the Child Development Associate Credential within one year, and are ready for background checks, drug screening, and health clearances. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the credential timeline and required screenings before applying.
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