Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois’ first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 96,000 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.

We are now hiring for a full-time Program Aide to join our DuPage Early Childhood Education Team in Addison!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Establishes positive relationships with children and other staff in his/her assigned classroom.
• Helps carry out daily program by assisting Teacher and Teacher Assistant as needed, including interactive supervision of children during indoor and outdoor activities.
• Assist Teacher and Teacher Assistant guide children in achieving individual goals and assess children’s individual strengths and needs.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment at all times.
• Provides food preparation and food storage using approved sanitation methods.
• Ensures appropriate child guidance and discipline, proper ratios, and use of active supervision.
• Assists in ongoing CLASS implementation.
• Responsible for the implementation of the program’s Planned Language Approach, which is specifically designed to support dual language learners.
• Participates in a team approach to planning and implementing program activities. Collaborates with Family Support Workers, Teacher, site partners, and site supervisor for the betterment of the classroom and families.
• Participates in child care and classroom-related activities during parent meetings/workshops.
• Provides delivery of food to tables.
• Provides clean up and storage of serving area and food service equipment using approved sanitation methods.
• Attends all meetings, trainings, and pre-service.
• Meets all timelines and reporting requirements.
• Ensures that the usage of agency technology, equipment and time are utilized for agency business.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to carry out some physical duties, such as lifting and carrying.
• Clean up food service equipment and storage area using approved sanitation methods.
• Assists in classroom activities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Employment with MFS requires proof of vaccination or an approved Medical exemption, required.
• Ability to effectively work with diverse individuals and groups.
• Sensitivity to and respect for the needs of children and families, including those with disabilities.
• Ability to carry out some physical activities such as lifting and carrying.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• MFS staff are required to provide proof of vaccination or have an approved Medical exemption prior to starting employment. If an approved Medical is obtained, weekly testing is required

SALARY:

• Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. The average salary for the position is $27,000 per year.

Metropolitan Family Services offers a very generous benefits packet to our professionals:

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, Traditional PPO, or PPO w/ HSA contributions
• Dental and Vision Insurance Options
• 11 paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K Plan
• Training and Professional Development Plan with E- Learning
• Wellness Initiative Program
• Employee Assistance Network

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